Overview

The combination of business, leadership, and sport-specific education in the Sport Management program of the University of Massachusetts Amherst sets our students up for long, successful careers within the diverse and growing sport industry.

Distinguishing Characteristics

Just a few of the ways McCormack is ahead of the pack:

Housed in the #1 public business school in the northeast for undergrads, the Isenberg School of Management

A four-year sport program taught by a large, diverse faculty devoted exclusively to sport management

A worldwide alumni network featuring general managers, athletic directors, and executives from every corner of the industry

A home for the brightest and most motivated sport students from around the country, brought together in a single cooperative learning environment

Built for Career Success

Our top priority is preparing students for success in a career they’ll love.

Offers a wide variety of courses and the flexibility to choose a focus that fits your career goals

Alums from our program work in Sports Marketing, Community Relations, Event Management, Player Personnel, Sports Agencies, College Athletics, Sales and Promotions, Digital Media, Communications, and Sport Retail

Our McCormack Career Fair attracts recruiters to campus each fall from top teams and companies nationwide, from ESPN to the Boston Celtics to University of South Florida and more

Students benefit from the many existing relationships McCormack has with sport organizations around the globe

Careers in Sport Management

McCormack graduates go on to careers across a broad spectrum of industries, including professional sports, amateur sports, marketing agencies and event management companies. Recent McCormack graduates have been hired by:

AEG Worldwide

IMG Agencies

Octagon

Team EPic

CBS Sports

NBC Sports

Under Armour

Nike

Fox Sports

ESPN Boston

Disney Sports

New York Mets

Boston Red Sox

Atlanta Falcons

Tampa Bay Buccaneers

New York Cosmos

New Jersey Devils

Houston Rockets

Kraft Sports + Entertainment

Boston College

Duke University Athletics

MLB Players Association

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Sport Management

Sociology of Sport

Sport Leadership

Sport Marketing

Sport Finance & Business

Sport Law

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 48 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2025-01-30 00:00:00
- Apply before 2024-10-01 00:00:00 , International
- Apply before 2024-10-15 00:00:00 , National
Starting 2025-09-03 00:00:00
- Apply before 2025-01-15 00:00:00

Language

English

IELTS

6.5

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Credits

120 SCH

Delivered

On Campus

Disciplines

Marketing Management Studies Sports Management View 1096 other Bachelors in Marketing in United States

Academic requirements

We are not aware of any specific GRE, GMAT or GPA grading score requirements for this programme.

English requirements

IELTS

6.5

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Student insurance

Make sure to cover your health, travel, and stay while studying abroad. Even global coverages can miss important items, so make sure your student insurance ticks all the following:

Additional medical costs (i.e. dental)
Repatriation, if something happens to you or your family
Liability
Home contents and baggage
Accidents
Legal aid

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Other requirements

General requirements

A complete Common Application (including the UMass questions)

Official high school transcript (grades 9 -11) or Secondary School Exams

Official transcripts for all completed college coursework

Letter of recommendation

Application fee of $85 (unable to waive)

English Language Proficiency Requirements

(Optional) SAT and/or ACT scores

Tuition Fee

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International

40882 USD/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 40882 USD per year during 48 months.
National

40449 USD/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 40449 USD per year during 48 months.
In-State

17772 USD/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 17772 USD per year during 48 months.

Regional Tuition: $33,512

Living costs for Amherst Center

1228 - 2543 USD /month

Living costs

The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.

Funding

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Scholarships Information

Below you will find Bachelor's scholarship opportunities for Sport Management.

Available Scholarships

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