Program Overview
The Kinesiology - Sport Administration Concentration at Mississippi State University is a MSc programme in Humanities, delivered On-campus. This programme equips graduates with advanced knowledge and practical skills for professional and academic careers in the field.
Students gain a rigorous grounding in both the theoretical foundations and applied dimensions of humanities. The programme combines coursework, research components, and practical projects that develop critical thinking, problem-solving, and specialist expertise relevant to industry and research needs.
Graduates of the Kinesiology - Sport Administration Concentration programme are well-prepared for careers in academia, industry, government, and the private sector across United States and internationally. The programme provides an internationally recognised qualification within the Bologna higher education framework.
Key Program Features
- Language of instruction: English
- Study mode: On-campus
- English requirement: IELTS 5.5
- Tuition: USD 1,021 (Tuition (Year)) — International students; USD 391 (Tuition (Year)) — National students
- Location: Starkville, United States, United States
Career Opportunities
Graduates of the Kinesiology - Sport Administration Concentration programme are prepared for diverse careers in humanities:
- Researcher / Academic
- Cultural Programme Manager
- Editor / Writer
- Translator / Interpreter
- Museum Curator
- Communications Specialist
Program Curriculum
Course Structure
- SS 8123 Sport Administration
- SS 8203 Funding of Sport
- SS 8803 Sport Law
- SS 8823 Sport Sponsorships
- SS 8833 Event & Facility Management in Sport
- SS 8883 Sport Ethics
- KI 8303 Research in Kinesiology
- KI 8313 Interpretation of Data in Kinesiology
- Students may pursue electives in areas such as Accounting, Business Law,Communication, Economics, Educational Leadership, Finance, Higher Education,International Business, Management, Marketing, Public Policy & Administration,Psychology, or Sociology subject to approval of the program directors.
- Students select one of the three following concluding options. Note: students who select
- the directed individual study or internship option must also pass comprehensive exams
- prior to graduation.
Admission Requirements
Academic Requirements
- A completed MSU Graduate School application form
- Official transcripts from all institutions attended since high school
- Graduate Record Examination (GRE) General Test scores
- Three professional letters of recommendation; at least two individuals providing letters should be in a position to specifically comment about the applicant\xc2\x92s academic ability (e.g., former professors)
- A written statement of purpose, which should highlight the applicant\xc2\x92s qualifications, abilities, and academic/professional background; the statement should reflect a strong sense of career direction relevant to the program the applicant is seeking to enter.
- A resume/curriculum vitae
- TOEFL or IELTS scores (only required for international applicants whose native language is not English;
English Proficiency: IELTS 5.5 or equivalent.
Tuition & Financial Information
Tuition Fee
USD 1,021 (Tuition (Year)) — International students; USD 391 (Tuition (Year)) — National students
Tuition fees: USD 1,021 (Tuition (Year)) — International students; USD 391 (Tuition (Year)) — National students
IELTS requirement: 5.5
Financial Aid & Scholarships
Contact Mississippi State University directly for scholarship, grant, and financial aid information for this programme. Many European universities offer merit-based and need-based funding for international and domestic students.
About Mississippi State University
Mississippi State University
Mississippi State, United States
Mississippi State University is a distinguished institution of higher education committed to academic excellence, innovative research, and preparing students for leadership in their chosen fields....
University Profile- Language English
- Duration 21 year(s)