MBA

Business Administration: Sport Management

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

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Key facts

  • Degree type
    Master's
  • Duration
    15 months
  • Delivery method
    On campus
  • Pace
    Full-time
  • Annual tuition fee
    9,780USD
  • Start date
    Jan, Aug
  • University ranking
    Not ranked

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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Scholarships at Midway University

  • Undergraduate Global Experience Scholarship

    Official page

    A merit-style award of up to $5,000 offered by Midway University to all incoming traditional undergraduate students who have the experience of living outside of the United States. There is no U.S. citizenship or residency requirement stated for this award, and because it is specifically framed around having lived abroad, international students applying as incoming traditional undergraduates are directly eligible to be considered for it.

All scholarship information on Studee is provided for guidance only. Always check the university's official scholarship page for the latest information on eligibility, award amounts, deadlines, and application requirements.

Fees

  • Undergraduate tuition

    US$28,500 per year

  • Graduate tuition

    US$9,780 per year

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What is the cost of living near Midway University?

Category Cost  (in United States Dollar)
Rent, 1-bed apartment in city centre$947
Rent, 1-bed apartment outside centre$717
Utilities (electricity, heating, water, refuse)$130
Internet (60 Mbps unlimited)$64
Mobile phone plan (data + calls)$61· USA average
Monthly public transport pass$30
Monthly grocery basket$177
Coffee shop drink$5
Cinema or cultural event ticket$12
Gym membership$29

Indicative monthly costs per person.

Data sourced from livingcost.org (Crowdsourced) and 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.

USA student visa requirements