Department Contact
Dr. Kevin M. A. Wilson
Program Director, Master of Science in Sport Management, Assistant Professor
School of Education, Health and Human Services
Email: [email protected]
Transcripts: [email protected]
Office Phone: 803-705-4436
Mission
The mission of the Health and Sport Administration Department is to prepare students for careers in health, athletics, and sport industries to serve as administrators, managers, and innovators. Through the undergraduate and graduate degree programs, our students develop knowledge and skills that promote inclusive and transformative experiences incorporating innovative technologies for a global world.
Program Description
The Master of Sport Management (MSM) Graduate Program at Benedict College is thoughtfully designed for emerging and established professionals seeking to launch, elevate, or expand their careers in the dynamic field of sport. This 36-credit-hour program combines a strong academic foundation with specialized training to position graduates for success in a competitive industry.
Students complete 12 credit hours of MSM Core coursework, providing essential knowledge and competencies, alongside 18 credit hours in the sport administration concentration, where they develop targeted expertise aligned with their career goals. The curriculum is structured to not only build practical skills but also to open doors to diverse opportunities across the sports industry.
The MSM program at Benedict College is delivered in a structured cohort format designed to promote collaboration, consistency, and timely degree completion. Students begin the program in August, allowing them to align their start with personal and professional commitments while still benefiting from a cohesive cohort experience.
This accelerated, one-year program admits students on a rolling basis, ensuring that academic standards are maintained and that each cohort progresses together through the curriculum. Full admission occurs once annually, with priority given to early applicants.
For those seeking additional flexibility, part-time enrollment options are available for fall or spring entry. Applicants must submit materials by the appropriate deadlines for consideration, and early application is strongly encouraged. Students may complete up to nine (9) semester credit hours prior to full admission, providing an opportunity to begin coursework while finalizing their enrollment status.
The MSM program affords one (1) concentration to students: Â
A full-time student in the MSM program can complete their degree within one year of successful, continuous study, while part-time students have the flexibility to progress at a pace that aligns with their professional and personal commitments.
The Sport Administration concentration is intentionally designed to prepare graduates for success in an increasingly global and evolving sport industry. Students develop the ability to think critically, communicate with clarity, and lead with purpose in addressing complex challenges across diverse environments. The curriculum emphasizes the development of technical and analytical expertise, strategic business acumen, and a comprehensive understanding of core business functions. Through coursework in management, law, marketing, and finance, students gain practical knowledge applicable to real-world sport settings. In addition, the program highlights the impact and influence of Black culture in sport, equipping graduates with a culturally informed perspective that is essential for leadership in today’s sport landscape.
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Mandatory 18 Hours Of Prerequisite Courses
Up to 18 hours of prerequisite courses in business may be required for candidates without an undergraduate degree in business or who lack a requisite level of business knowledge. A regular matriculating full-time student should be able to complete the degree in about one year of serious study. Students needing prerequisites and part-time enrollees will likely require more than one year to complete the degree.Â
Admissions
Application Deadline
May 1, 2023
Decision Notifications Begin
May 2, 2023
Early Admissions
Application Deadline
October 31, 2022
Decision Notification
November 30, 2022
Regular Admissions
Application Deadline
January 06, 2023
Decision Notification
February 03, 2023
Late
Admissions
Application Deadline
March 03, 2023
Decision Notification
March 31, 2023
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At A Glance
Cohort Starts Every May and August
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Mission
The mission of the Health and Sport Management Department is to prepare students for careers in health, athletics, and sport industries to serve as administrators, managers, and innovators. Through the undergraduate and graduate degree programs, our students develop knowledge and skills that promote inclusive and transformative experiences incorporating innovative technologies for a global world.
Sport Management Curriculum
Benedict’s Sport Management Master’s is designed to provide intensive study of current sport business practices that will prepare students to meet the demands of the contemporary sport management market. Problem-solving, theoretical and applied learning, and effective communication are stressed to ensure that graduates have both the technical and theoretical knowledge to enter the marketplace with confidence.
Based upon the recommendations of the Sport Management Master’s faculty, the full college faculty approved the program with two concentration options:
The Athletic Administration Concentration is designed to prepare candidates to function in a sport business environment. Students will gain practical experiences with athletic administration job components, sport ethical roles, and sport laws. Participants will be exposed to sport finances, sport governance, sport facility management, commercial recreation, and outdoor recreation and sport planning.
The Coaching Concentration is designed to prepare candidates with the managerial and leadership skills required to coach on all sport levels (i.e., Recreational, Public School, Collegiate, Semi-Professional, Professional, and Olympic Levels). Students will be exposed to the psychology of sport; coaching, officiating and teaching concepts; sport analytics; athletic training and Esports. They will experience different coaching, officiating, analyzing, educating, training and learning environments. Graduates will display sport leadership and practical management skills to lead, manage, direct, coach, and operate various sports and sporting agencies.
All degree completion options share a common core curriculum of 12 credit hours that emphasize advanced management, marketing, and legal concepts. This is then supplemented by 12-18 hours of directed courses within the applicable sub-field (Athletic Administration or Coaching). Each concentration culminates in a capstone experience designed to demonstrate synthesis of learned concepts. Based upon academic and professional goals, students can choose between the preparation and defense of an independently-researched thesis (12 hours of coursework) or completion of a supervised practicum and comprehensive examination (6 hours of coursework).
Program of Study
Admission Policy
Benedict College gives serious consideration to every applicant who is committed to taking full advantage of the opportunity it provides him/her to obtain a graduate education. The College makes its educational opportunities available to all such applicants interested in participating in its programs.
However, each applicant must provide evidence of a reasonable probability of success in graduate school before he/she can be admitted. The College reserves the right to deny admission to any applicant it judges unlikely to benefit from its programs.
Full Admission: Applicants for admission to graduate studies at Benedict College will have to submit a completed application packet and pay a non-refundable application fee. Additionally, the SMM Admissions Committee reviews the following requirements:
- Completed online graduate admission application
- Non-refundable application fee
- Interview with SMM Admissions Committee
- Graduate Record Examination (GRE) Scores (optional)
- Official undergraduate and graduate transcripts
- Two letters of recommendation
- Resume
- Statement of Commitment and Interest
- English Proficiency
Early
Admissions
Application Deadline
November 18, 2021
Decision Notifications
January 10, 2022
Regular Admissions
Application Deadline
December 3, 2021
Decision Notification
January 31, 2022
Late
Admissions
Application Deadline
February 2, 2022
Decision Notification
March 31, 2022