The prime focus of the Cortland Sport Management Department is to combine the basic principles of a business management curriculum with the unique demands of sport as an enterprise. We offer a B.A. or B.S. in sport management at the undergraduate level and three different graduate programs that lead to master's degrees. Our curriculum is a management and communications-based program of study specifically oriented to meet the North American Society for Sport Management (NASSM) national accreditation guidelines for undergraduate sport management programs. This curriculum is further designed to offer appropriate depth and breadth through additional sport management elective courses. You will have the opportunity to establish an area of focus or concentration through an interdisciplinary approach to course planning. Many students also have the opportunity and flexibility to choose a minor in business economics, communications, multicultural studies, or information technology. Our interdisciplinary curriculum - experiential in design and practice - prepares students through coursework, fieldwork, and internships to be successful professionals in a wide range of career choices within the field. Our program is exemplary in its focus on future trends such as information technology in sport, sport entrepreneurship and international sport. Students are also constantly challenged to engage in discussion of contemporary issues requiring ethical and socially responsible action.
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International Sport Management - Dual Diploma [ISMD] M.S. (Graduate)
Overview
World Cup soccer. Gran Prix racing. Tour de France cycling. International Olympics competitions from Sydney, Athens and Beijing to London 2012 and Sochi 2014. Whether you love karate, rugby or lacrosse, you can combine your passion for sport with extensive study in global business, marketing and legal and cultural practices through the M.S. in international sport management - dual diploma program at SUNY Cortland, in cooperation with the London Metropolitan University Business School.
Program Highlights
You're admitted simultaneously to both institutions for this 36-credit-hour program, which includes at least one residential semester of course work in each location. When you successfully complete the required internship and thesis, you're awarded the Master of Science (M.S.) from SUNY Cortland and the Master of Science (M.Sc.) from the London Metropolitan University Business School.
You'll enjoy our outstanding faculty who share their wealth of professional, industry-based experiences in the classroom while helping you consider sport management from a strategic leadership perspective. As you study a variety of graduate-level courses, you'll expand your capacity for research by collaborating with outstanding scholars through our many international academic partnerships.
Exceptional Internships
Choose internship opportunities that reflect your interests in fields such as collegiate sport, professional sport (major and minor league), national sport committees, international sport-governing bodies, full-service sport marketing agencies and event management firms.
Career Potential
When you complete the M.S. in international sport management - dual diploma, you'll be well prepared for a career in internationally focused organizational environments that demand diverse intercultural skills, such as sport marketing, media and communications, event and facility management, sport law and labor relations, security and risk management, information technology in sport enterprises, sport economics and finance, sport production and supply chain management, or sport governance and leadership.
Valuable Resources
Take advantage of SUNY Cortland's Sport Media and Technology Learning Center and national training centers for sport-specific information technology companies, including Dartfish, to interact with your peers as you pursue your degree and work together exploring your passions and projects.
Admission Requirements
Student Admission Criteria (U.S. Residents and International Students)
This program follows the general requirements of entrance to graduate study at SUNY Cortland, along with its own specific criteria.
1. Although many programs at SUNY Cortland allow entry in either fall, spring or summer semesters, the full-time residency M. S. degree in International Sport Management accepts incoming students for the fall or spring semesters only.
Fall Dates
April 1 — Preferred application due date for fall
June 1 — Final application due date for fall
Sept. 1 — Preferred application due date for spring
Dec. 1— Final application due date for spring
April 1— Final application due date for summer (hybrid program only) Admission is expected to be very competitive and highly selective and will be based on College, department and program specific requirements. Although SUNY Cortland has a rolling admission policy, it is recommended that application for admission to this program be filed for full consideration, along with all supporting documents, to SUNY Cortland's Admissions Office no later than April 1 preceding the fall semester of a specific academic year or Sept. 1 preceding the spring semester.
2. Once the Graduate Admissions Office receives all of your required documents, your credentials will be forwarded to the Sport Management Graduate Review Committee. Departmental decisions are then forwarded to the Graduate Admissions Office through the chair of the Sport Management Department. The final notification regarding admission will come from the Graduate Admissions Office. After formal admission, you are assigned a faculty advisor who supports you in planning a specific course of study.
3. To be admitted to any of the M.S. in International Sport Management degrees, you shall possess a bachelor's degree from an accredited institution or the equivalent of a bachelor's degree from an accredited international institution of higher learning. If you apply for graduate school before obtaining your undergraduate degree, you may be accepted into a program but will not be allowed to register for classes until the degree is obtained and a final, official transcript is received by the Graduate Admissions Office. For success in the program, it is expected that you possess good written communication skills, have strong information technology skills and have adequate quantitative skills. If you have an undergraduate degree in an unrelated discipline, you may need to successfully complete prerequisite course work prior to admission into the program. You will need to have taken an approved undergraduate accounting course at the 100 or 200 level. You also may need to have taken a statistics course.
4. In addition to the above SUNY Cortland admission requirements, you must submit for consideration:
- A minimum overall undergraduate grade point average of 2.8 or its equivalent is preferred. If you have an undergraduate grade point average below 2.8, your application will be reviewed for admission on a case-by-case basis, taking into consideration standardized test scores, the personal statement and letters of recommendation.
- Completion and submission of the online SUNY Cortland Graduate Admissions Application.
- Official transcripts from all institutions of higher learning attended to be forwarded directly to the SUNY Cortland Graduate Admissions Office.
- Scores from either the Graduate Management Admission Test (GMAT) or the Graduate Record Exam (GRE) may be required if you have less than an undergraduate grade point average of 3.0 or its equivalent. These scores should be sent directly to SUNY Cortland by ETS using the SUNY Cortland institution code of K6R-R0-01 for the GMAT. For the GRE,you must use institution code 2538 and department code 4314. If the GMAT or the GRE is required, these scores must be submitted to the Admissions Office prior to completion of admission review. The GMAT and GRE must be taken by the January test dates preceding the spring semester of admission review.
- A 250-500 word essay or a portfolio of professional practice or a personal statement of your professional and educational goals.
- A minimum of two letters of recommendation, including at least one academic and one professional letter.
- Evidence of successful completion of any missing prerequisite courses in management, such as accounting and/or elementary statistics.
- Evidence of successful completion of a minimum of one year of foreign language or equivalent proficiency.
- An admissions interview either in person or by telephone may be required.
- Please be aware that, upon acceptance into this program, there will be some additional costs and fees associated with the program over and above standard tuition, academic fees and living costs charged to all students.
Additional International Student Admission Criteria
If you are a foreign national, you are strongly encouraged to apply for this degree program in International Sport Management. Personal interviews, though strongly recommended, can be substituted with a telephone interview as an alternative. In addition to admission and program requirements pertaining to graduate study listed above, you also will need to complete the following requirements to be considered for admission:
- An English proficiency report
- Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL) will be required if English is not your first language and not common as an official language of your nation of status/citizenship.
- Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL) exam report with a minimum score of 550 (paper version) or 213 (computerized version), and 79 Internet equivalent on the U.S. scale. If you are at or slightly above these minimum scoresm, you may be asked to provide additional evidence of English proficiency. If you are interested in pursuing a dual degree program, you will be expected to meet the English proficiency standards of both institutions.
- Official college transcripts with professional translation of all documents into English along with the original documents.
- Financial support statement
Applications will be reviewed for admission based on academic accomplishments and the level of proficiency in the English language. Immigration form I-20, which is used to secure an F-1 visa, will be issued once all required information has been received and you have been accepted to SUNY Cortland.
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Program Details for International Sport Management - Dual Diploma [ISMD] M.S.International Sport Management [ISPM] M.S. (Graduate)
Overview
You're already excited about everything to do with sports. Now you're ready to step up your game on a global scale, so it just makes sense to pursue an M.S. in international sport management at SUNY Cortland. In this 30-credit-hour program, you will balance theory and practice as you gain a solid understanding of the international sport management environment.
Program Highlights
You will complete 24 credit hours on the SUNY Cortland campus and fulfill the remaining credit hours in an international location such as England, Germany or Australia. Our exceptional faculty, who share their wealth of professional, industry-based experiences in the classroom, will help you consider sport management from a strategic leadership perspective.
Internship Opportunities
Choose internship opportunities that reflect your interests in fields such as collegiate sport, professional sport (major and minor league), national sport committees, international sport governing bodies, full-service sport marketing agencies and event management firms. Begin your program with a strong research focus for access to outstanding scholars through our many international academic partnerships.
Career Potential
Your degree from SUNY Cortland helps you move into a range of careers in internationally focused organizational environments that demand diverse intercultural skills, such as sport marketing, media and communications, event and facility management, sport law and labor relations, security and risk management, information technology in sport enterprises, sport economics and finance, sport production and supply chain management, or sport governance and leadership.
Valuable Resources
At SUNY Cortland, you can take advantage of our Sport Media and Technology Learning Center and national training centers for sport-specific information technology companies, including Dartfish. You'll appreciate the lively interaction with your peers as you work together to explore ideas and activities.
Admission Requirements
Student Admission Criteria (U.S. Residents and International Students)
This program follows the general requirements of entrance to graduate study at SUNY Cortland, along with specific criteria.
1. Although many programs at SUNY Cortland allow entry in either fall, spring or summer semesters, the full-time residency M. S. degree in sport management accepts incoming students for the fall or spring semesters only.
Fall Dates
April 1 — Preferred application due date for fall
June 1 — Final application due date for fall
Sept. 1 — Preferred application due date for spring
Dec. 1— Final application due date for spring
April 1— Final application due date for summer (hybrid program only) Admission to this program is expected to be very competitive and highly selective and will be based on College, department and program specific requirements. Although SUNY Cortland has a rolling admission policy, it is recommended that application for admission to this program be filed for full consideration, along with all supporting documents, to SUNY Cortland's Admissions Office no later than April 1 preceding the fall semester of a specific academic year or Sept. 1 preceding the spring semester.
2. Once the Graduate Admissions Office receives all of your required documents, the credentials will be forwarded to the Sport Management Graduate Review Committee. Departmental decisions are then forwarded to the Graduate Admissions Office through the chair of the Sport Management Department. You will receive final notification regarding admission from the Graduate Admissions Office. After formal admission, you are assigned a faculty advisor who supports you in planning a specific course of study.
3. To be admitted to the M.S. in International Sport Management, you shall possess a bachelor's degree from an accredited institution or the equivalent of a bachelor's degree from an accredited international institution of higher learning. If you apply for graduate school before obtaining your undergraduate degree, you may be accepted into a program but will not be allowed to register for classes until the degree is obtained and a final, official transcript is received by the Admissions Office. For success in the program, it is expected that you possess good written communication skills, have strong information technology skills and have adequate quantitative skills. If you have an undergraduate degree in an unrelated discipline, you may need to successfully complete prerequisite course work prior to admission into the program. You will need to have taken an approved undergraduate accounting course at the 100 or 200 level. A statistics course also may be required.
4. In addition to the above SUNY Cortland admission requirements, you must submit for consideration:
- A minimum overall undergraduate grade point average of 2.8 or its equivalent is preferred. If you have an undergraduate grade point average below 2.8, your application will be reviewed for admission on a case-by-case basis, taking into consideration standardized test scores, the personal statement and letters of recommendation.
- Completion and submission of the online SUNY Cortland Graduate Admissions Application.
- Official transcripts from all institutions of higher learning attended to be forwarded directly to the SUNY Cortland Graduate Admissions Office.
- Scores from either the Graduate Management Admission Test (GMAT) or the Graduate Record Exam (GRE) may be required if you have less than an undergraduate grade point average of 3.0 or its equivalent. These scores should be sent directly to SUNY Cortland by ETS using the SUNY Cortland institution code of K6R-R0-01 for the GMAT. For the GRE,you must use institution code 2538 and department code 4314. If the GMAT or the GRE is required, these scores must be submitted to the Admissions Office prior to completion of admission review. The GMAT and GRE must be taken by the January test dates preceding the spring semester of admission review.
- A 250-500 word essay or a portfolio of professional practice or a personal statement of your professional and educational goals.
- A minimum of two letters of recommendation, including at least one academic and one professional letter.
- Evidence of successful completion of any missing prerequisite courses in management, such as accounting and/or elementary statistics.
- Evidence of successful completion of a minimum of one year of foreign language or equivalent proficiency.
- An admissions interview either in person or by telephone may be required.
- Please be aware that, upon acceptance into this program, there will be some additional costs and fees associated with the program over and above standard tuition, academic fees and living costs charged to all students.
Additional International Student Admission Criteria
If you are a foreign national, you are strongly encouraged to apply for this degree program in International Sport Management. Personal interviews, though strongly recommended, can be substituted with a telephone interview as an alternative. In addition to admission and program requirements pertaining to graduate study listed above, you also will need to complete the following requirements to be considered for admission:
- An English proficiency report
- Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL) will be required if English is not your first language and not common as an official language of your nation of status/citizenship.
- Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL) exam report with a minimum score of 550 (paper version) or 213 (computerized version), and 79 Internet equivalent on the U.S. scale. If you are at or slightly above these minimum scoresm, you may be asked to provide additional evidence of English proficiency. If you are interested in pursuing a dual degree program, you will be expected to meet the English proficiency standards of both institutions.
- Official college transcripts with professional translation of all documents into English along with the original documents.
- Financial support statement
Applications will be reviewed for admission based on academic accomplishments and the level of proficiency in the English language. Immigration form I-20, which is used to secure an F-1 visa, will be issued once all required information has been received and you have been accepted to SUNY Cortland.
Apply for the M.S. in international sport management,
Program Details for International Sport Management [ISPM] M.S.Sport Management [SPMG] M.S. (Graduate)
Overview
Challenge your competitive spirit and love of sport to succeed in the fast-paced and complex world of business by choosing to study for the M.S. in sport management at SUNY Cortland.
Program Highlights
Select from several options to pursue this 30-credit-hour degree, including full-time study on campus or a part-time alternative that combines traditional classroom activities with courses delivered online. Both options include extensive fieldwork that provides actual sport management industry experience in specialties such as collegiate sport, professional sport (major and minor league), national sport committees, North American sport governing bodies, full-service sport marketing agencies and event management firms.
Of course, you'll savor your encounters with our outstanding faculty who share their extensive professional, industry-based experiences in your classroom settings while helping you consider the strategic leadership aspects of sport management.
Career Potential
When you successfully complete the program, you're well prepared for a career with national sport organizations, multinational corporations and businesses in areas such as sport marketing, media and communications, event and facility management, sport law and labor relations, security and risk management, information technology in sport enterprises, sport economics and finance, sport production and supply chain management, or sport governance and leadership.
Admission Requirements
- A minimum overall undergraduate grade point average of 2.8 is preferred. If you have an undergraduate grade point average below 2.8 your application will be reviewed for admission on a case-by-case basis, taking into consideration standardized test scores, your personal statement and letters of recommendation.
- Completion and submission of Cortland's Graduate Admissions Application with the appropriate application fee.
- Official transcripts from all institutions of higher learning attended to be forwarded directly to SUNY Cortland Graduate Admissions Office.
- Either the Graduate Management Admission Test (GMAT) or Graduate Record Exam (GRE) scores to be sent to SUNY Cortland by Educational Testing Service (ETS).
- A personal statement containing your professional and educational goals in 250 words or less.
- A minimum of two letters of recommendation.
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Program Details for Sport Management [SPMG] M.S.
