MBA

Business Administration: Sport Management

Learn more about studying Business Administration: Sport Management as an international student.

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Key facts

  • Program
    Master's
  • Duration
    15 months
  • Program
    On campus
  • Pace
    Full-time
  • Annual tuition fee
    9,780USD
  • Start date
    Jan, Aug

Program overview

What Midway University says about their program:

The Sport Management MBA specialization degree is designed to prepare business graduates for the vast field of sports-related businesses. This program offers a strong business curriculum mixed with specialized sports-focused courses that will help graduates work within the sports industry. Complete the coursework in 15 months.

The Sport Management specialty within the MBA at Midway University seeks to develop in the global spectator sport industry by providing an interdisciplinary approach to critically analyzing and providing solutions for challenges facing industry.

Student Learning Outcomes of Program:

  • Plan, develop, implement and evaluate sport management service programs designed to meet community needs at the local, state, regional, national and international levels.
  • Manage various sport and fitness management services.
  • Apply sport and fitness management principles and expected outcomes of service.
  • Be innovators and leaders in the profession, applying sport and fitness management knowledge to the solution of complex sport and fitness managerial issues and health problems.
  • Demonstrate creative thinking, critical analysis and problem solving while interpreting research studies and applying research results to sport and fitness management practices.
  • Contribute to the research and knowledge in sport management.
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Admission requirements

Undergraduate academic requirements

  • Official high school transcript or equivalent
  • GPA 2.5 GPA on a 4.0 scale
  • Recommended high school preparation

    Algebra – 3 years; English – 4 years; Social Sciences – 2 years; Science – 2 years

Postgraduate academic requirements

  • Earned a bachelor's degree from a regionally accredited college or university.
  • GPA of 2.5 to 3.0 on a 4.0 scale is recommended

English proficiency

Undergraduate

  • IELTS

    6.0

  • TOEFL iBT

    61

  • TOEFL CBT

    173

  • TOEFL PBT

    500

  • Duolingo

    85

  • PTE

    44

Graduate

  • IELTS

    6.5

  • TOEFL iBT

    79

  • TOEFL CBT

    213

  • TOEFL PBT

    550

  • Duolingo

    105

  • PTE

    53

English proficiency waivers

  • Student comes from native English country
  • Students who have achieved a grade of C or higher in a college level English course at a US college or university

If applicant is a native English speaker, the ACT or SAT is required

Documents required

Undergraduate

  • Application form
  • Application fee
  • Academic transcripts
  • Diploma of previous studies
  • Course by course evaluation may be requested from a student if required
  • Translations
  • Proof of English proficiency
  • Copy of passport
  • Financial statement
  • Recommendations and/or personal interviews, upon request
  • SAT or ACT scores (optional)

Graduate

  • Application form
  • Application fee
  • Academic transcripts
  • Diploma of previous studies
  • Detailed course by course evaluation
  • Translations
  • Proof of English proficiency
  • Copy of passport
  • Resume
  • Work experience and references
  • Financial statement
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Fees and funding

Fee information

  • Undergraduate tuition

    US$28,500 per year

  • Graduate tuition

    US$9,780 per year

Funding

Undergraduate:

New Freshman Merit Scholarships

  • Trustee

    US$11,500 award for up to 4 years

  • President

    US$10,500 award for up to 4 years

  • Provost

    US$8,500 award for up to 4 years

  • Dean

    US$7,500 award for up to 4 years

  • Founders

    US$6,500 award for up to 4 years

  • Director

    US$5,500 award for up to 4 years

  • Opportunity Grant

    Up to US$5,500 for up to 4 years

Transfer Merit Scholarships

  • Transfer US$11,500 award for up to 4 years
  • Transfer US$9,500 award for up to 4 years
  • Transfer US$7,500 award for up to 4 years Transfer US$6,500 award for up to 4 years

Undergraduate Global Experience Scholarship:

  • Up to US$5,000 for all incoming traditional students who have the experience of living outside of the United States.

Disciples of Christ Scholarship:

  • US$2,000 for students who are members of the Disciples of Christ Church.
  • Requires a letter from a minister.

Athletic Scholarships

  • Vary by team and coach

Chorale Scholarship

  • Audition required during scholarship day

Graduate:

Global Experience Graduate Scholarship:

  • $1000USD a year for MBA and MMIS students
  • New 2025/2026 Scholarship

Graduate Assistantships

  • Amount

    Graduate assistants can earn a scholarship of US$237 per credit hour up to an annual maximum of US$5,200

  • Requirements

    Midway University offers a limited number of graduate assistant scholarships each year for the fall and spring terms. Graduate assistant candidates must be enrolled full time in the MBA or MSN programs (6 credit hours per semester). Graduate assistants must apply for the position through the Career Opportunities link found on the Midway University website in order to be considered for the scholarship.

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What is the cost of living near Midway University?

Local figures aren't available yet — values reflect USA-wide averages.

Category Cost  (in United States Dollar)
Rent, 1-bed apartment in city centre$1,652Range: $1,046 to $4,269
Rent, 1-bed apartment outside centre$1,349Range: $891 to $2,857
Utilities (electricity, heating, water, refuse)$214Range: $130 to $400
Internet (60 Mbps unlimited)$73Range: $50 to $110
Mobile phone plan (data + calls)$61Range: $30 to $110
Monthly public transport pass$65Range: $35 to $138
Monthly grocery basket$350Range: $250 to $500
Coffee shop drink$5Range: $3 to $9
Cinema or cultural event ticket$15Range: $11 to $23
Gym membership$45Range: $20 to $135

Indicative monthly costs per person.

Data sourced from numbeo.com (Crowdsourced).

Visa requirements for Midway University

Many international students will require a visa to study in the US, and this is a vital step of your study abroad journey. Make sure you understand the requirements you may need to meet before applying.