Program Overview
The Sport and Entertainment Management at University of South Florida is a MSc programme in Business & Management over 24 months, 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 business & management. 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 Sport and Entertainment Management 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
- Duration: 24 months
- Language of instruction: English
- Study mode: On-campus
- English requirement: IELTS 6.5
- Tuition: USD 21,124 (Tuition (Year)) — International students; USD 10,428 (Tuition (Year)) — National students
- Location: Tampa, United States, United States
Career Opportunities
Graduates of the Sport and Entertainment Management programme are prepared for diverse careers in business & management:
- Business Analyst
- Management Consultant
- Product Manager
- Strategy Analyst
- Operations Manager
- Entrepreneur
Program Curriculum
Course Structure
- [\'Total Minimum Hours\', \'30\', \'Course Requirements\', \'27\', \'SPB 6719\', \'Sport and Entertainment Marketing Strategy*\', \'3\', \'SPB 6406\', \'Sport and Entertainment Law*\', \'3\', \'SPB 6706\', \'Sport Business Analytics*\', \'3\', \'SPB 6605\', \'Sport and Social Issues\', \'3\', \'SPB 6116\', \'Sport and Entertainment Finance\', \'3\', \'SPB 6735\', \'Global Environment of Sport\', \'3\', \'SPB 6807\', \'Social Media in Sport\', \'3\', \'SPB 6608\', \'Issues in the American Sport Industry\', \'3\', \'SPB 6740\', \'Sales and Fundraising in the Sport Industry\', \'3\', \'Students complete the three courses indicated with an asterisk as part of the requirements for the MBA with a Concentration in Sport and Entertainment Management. Because these nine hours of coursework are "shared" by the two programs, the 30 credit-hour MS in Sport and Entertainment Management requires an additional 21 hours to complete.\', \'Internship\', \'SPB 6946\', \'Internship in Sport and Entertainment Management II\', \'3\', \'Option to complete thesis in lieu of internship.\', \'CURRICULAR SEQUENCE\', \'First Fall Semester\', \'1st Eight Weeks:\', \'GEB 6445 (2)\', \'Social, Legal, Ethical Systems (MBA)\', \'QMB 6603 (2)\', \'Operations Management (MBA)\', \'MAN 6055 (2)\', \'Organizational Behavior and Leadership (MBA)\', \'2nd Eight Weeks:\', \'FIN 6466 (2)\', \'Financial Analysis (MBA)\', \'MAN 6726 (2)\', \'Strategic Business Analysis (MBA)\', \'GEB 6215 (2)\', \'Communications Skills for Managers (MBA)\', \'Spring Semester\', \'4 Week Session\', \'GEB 6226 (1)\', \'Leadership Speaker Series (MBA)\', \'12 Week Session:\', \'SPB 6719 (3)\', \'Sport and Entertainment Marketing Strategy (MBA/MS)\', \'SPB 6406 (3)\', \'Sport and Entertainment Law (MBA/MS)\', \'SPB 6706 (3)\', \'Sport Business Analytics (MBA/MS)\', \'SPB 6816 (3)\', \'Cont. Issues in Sport and Entertainment Management (MBA)\', \'Summer Semester\', \'Summer C\', \'SPB 6946 (3)\', \'Internship in Sport and Entertainment Management I (MBA)\', \'GEB 6895 (4)\', \'Integrated Business Applications (MBA)\', \'Total MBA/SEM:\', \'32 Credit Hours\', \'Second Fall Semester\', \'12 Week Session:\', \'SPB 6605 (3)\', \'Sport and Social Issues (MS)\', \'SPB 6116 (3)\', \'Sport and Entertainment Finance (MS)\', \'SPB 6735 (3)\', \'Global Environment of Sport (MS)\', \'Second Spring\', \'12 Week Session\', \'SPB 6807 (3)\', \'Social Media in Sport (MS)\', \'SPB 6608 (3)\', \'Issues in the American Sport Industry (MS)\', \'SPB 6715 (3)\', \'Sales and Fundraising in the Sport Industry (MS)\', \'Summer Semester\', \'Summer C\', \'SPB 6946 (3)\', \'Internship in Sport and Entertainment Management II (MS) (Thesis Option)\', \'Incremental MS/SEM\', \'21 Credit Hours\', \'Total MBA+MS/SEM\', \'53 Credit Hours\']
Admission Requirements
Academic Requirements
\xc2\x95 Personal Interview with a committee of program faculty
\xc2\x95 Personal Statement addressing career focus and aspirations
\xc2\x95 Admission to and concurrent enrollment in the USF Tampa MBA with a Concentration in Sport Business
\xc2\x95 Minimum of 3.00/4.00 average for all graduate work completed
Because only students in good standing in the MBA with a Concentration in sport and Entertainment Management are eligible for admission, they will have already met all university and college admission criteria.
English Proficiency: IELTS 6.5 or equivalent.
Tuition & Financial Information
Tuition Fee
USD 21,124 (Tuition (Year)) — International students; USD 10,428 (Tuition (Year)) — National students
Tuition fees: USD 21,124 (Tuition (Year)) — International students; USD 10,428 (Tuition (Year)) — National students
IELTS requirement: 6.5
Financial Aid & Scholarships
Contact University of South Florida 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 University of South Florida
University of South Florida
Tampa, United States
University of South Florida 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 24 months