Sport Management and Recreation

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	Program Contact Kevin McAllister , EdD Associate Professor of Sport Management Chair, Department of Sport Management and Recreation (413) 748-3476 kmcallis@springfield.edu
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This MEd/MS in Sports Management and Recreation at Springfield College prepares students to become leaders in the world of sports business, both in for profit and non-profit businesses. Master’s degree students will be immersed in project-based learning environments with classes such as marketing/ branding, performance management, event planning, budgeting and managing Finances, and Strategy and Leadership. Educational opportunities are enhanced by active partnerships with distinguished organizations, such as Major League Baseball, the American Hockey League, the Red Sox Foundation, the Special Olympics, and more. Through a hands-on curriculum calling for leadership and management, students learn to meet the current needs within the sport management field.

The ideal student within this program is action oriented, eager to learn and take chances; a leader, willing to take on our unique practical education approach; a difference-maker, looking to enhance their life with the Humanics mission of Springfield College; and a networker, seeking to make connections with our extensive and active alumni network.

What makes our program unique?

Educational experiences that benefit both for-profit and nonprofit leadership
Hands-on experience that prepares students for leadership roles within a career
Extensive alumni network offering advice and assistance
Professional content that is informed by our unique Humanics philosophy
Creative and accessible faculty focused on student success and development

The basic program requires a minimum of 33-36 credits of graduate coursework.

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Kevin McAllister, EdD, Associate Professor of Sport Management/Chair of the Department of Sport Management and Recreation, provides an overview of the Sport Management graduate program.

Admissions Requirements

Complete the application form. No application fee.

Start your application process by completing the online application form. Be sure to complete your application by submitting all the required materials outlined in this section.

Graduate Admissions Essay

Once your application form is processed you will receive an email with your application portal login credentials. Once you login to your application portal you'll be able to upload your essay.

In a professionally written essay, please describe the current state of the sport or recreation industry, your salient experiences related to the industry, and how Springfield College will better prepare you for this industry.

Resume

Please include any college activities, out-of-school leadership experiences, work history, and community involvement to support your interest in or qualifications for graduate study. Once your application form is processed you will receive an email with your application portal login credentials. Once you login to your application portal you'll be able to upload your resume.

Letters of Recommendation

This program requires two letters of recommendation. Recommenders will receive an email when you submit your application and will be able to upload your letter to your application.

Official Transcripts from All Institutions Previously/Currently Attended

An official transcript from each college/university you have attended is required.
Transcripts must be in English. If the transcript is not in English you will be required to submit a professional credential evaluation completed by any member of the National Association of Credential Evaluation Services. In some cases, including if you plan to request coursework be transferred, a course-by-course translation is required. For this we recommend the World Education Services or Josef Silny & Associates, Inc.
In order to be considered official, transcripts must be received directly from the original source, by email to graduate@springfield.edu, or mailed to the college address:
Springfield College
Office of Graduate Admissions
263 Alden Street
Springfield, MA 01109

International Applicants

All international applicants from non-English speaking countries are required, in addition to the items listed above, to submit:

Proof of English language proficiency by way of the TOEFL or IELTS. Other tests may be accepted on a case-by-case basis. Please refer to our language requirements for more information on acceptable tests, minimum scores, exemptions, and conditional acceptance. If your undergraduate degree was earned in the United States and you successfully completed college-level English, we will consider English language proficiency met.
Please note: Transcripts must be in English. If the transcript is not in English you will be required to submit a professional credential evaluation completed by any member of the National Association of Credential Evaluation Services (NACES). For this we recommend SpanTran, with its customized portal for Springfield College applicants. World Education Services or Josef Silny & Associates, Inc. are also recommended for your credential evaluations.

The staff in the Office of International Admissions can assist you with questions you may have about enrolling at Springfield College as an international student by emailing intladmissions@springfieldcollege.edu.

To submit materials:

After submitting your online application form you will receive user login credentials to access your student application portal. From that portal, you will be able to upload your graduate admissions essay and your resume. Recommenders will receive an email when you submit your application and will be able to upload their letter to your application. In order to be considered official, transcripts must be received directly from the original source, by email to graduate@springfield.edu, or mailed to the college address:

Springfield College
Office of Graduate Admissions
263 Alden Street
Springfield, MA 01109

Curriculum

Sequence of Courses