Master of Education - Intercollegiate and Professional Sport Management

Plan Description

The Master’s of Education in Intercollegiate and Professional Sport Management is a new program proposed to provide specialized education in the leadership, management and governance of sport organizations for individuals interested in amateur and professional sport organizations, teams, and events.

The program focuses on the diversity of sport opportunities in intercollegiate athletics, youth, community, endurance, and professional sport with specific focus on areas such as innovation, sport analytics, and policy analysis.

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Plan Admission Requirements

Application Deadlines

Applications available on the UNLV Graduate College website.

All domestic and international applicants must review and follow the Graduate College Admission and Registration Requirements.

(a) Graduate College Admission Requirements

1. Completed application in the Application Portal and non-refundable application fee. 
2. Bachelor’s Degree – You must hold a four-year baccalaureate from a regionally accredited institution or an approved equivalent.
3. Grade Point Average – You must have a minimum overall grade point average of 2.75 (4.00=A) for the bachelor’s degree or a minimum 3.00 (4.00=A) for the last two years (60 semester credits). 
4. All applicants are required to submit an unofficial transcript from each postsecondary institution attended, showing all degrees and coursework, the dates awarded, and grades received. Official transcripts required upon admission.
   1. Credentials not in English must be accompanied by an English translation certified as true by a university official, an official representative of a United States embassy or consulate, the United States Information Service, the United States Education Foundation, or an approved professional translating service. Notarized copies of originals or translations are not considered official.

(b) Department Admission Requirements

Applicants must meet all Graduate College requirements as outlined in the Admissions section of the Graduate Catalog, as well as complete the online application and upload all of the following in the Application Portal:

1. Two letters of professional recommendation
2. Optional: Submission of an official copy of the Graduate Record Examination (GRE) taken within the last 5 years will be considered but is not mandatory.
3. Resume (a minimum of two years of work experience, or equivalent, is preferred but not required)
4. Statement of Interest in the program and field
5. Indication of interest in a graduate assistantship, when applicable

Students are accepted into a degree program as described in the Graduate Catalog. The faculty and corresponding sub-disciplines and sub-plans within the described programs are subject to change at any time.

Plan Requirements

Total Credits Required: 34

Plan Degree Requirements

1. The student must complete a minimum of 34 credits with a minimum GPA of 3.00.
2. All courses in the program must be at the 600-level or above.
3. If IPSM 704 is taken to satisfy the Research Core, it cannot be counted as a Specialization Course.
4. The Master of Education (M.Ed.) – Intercollegiate and Professional Sport Management is a non-thesis program, which requires the successful completion of a capstone project and internship taken during the final semester.

Plan Graduation Requirements

The student must successfully complete the capstone course and internship course.

Students may apply for graduation up to two semesters prior to completing their degree requirements. All required forms must be submitted to the graduate college via the Grad Rebel Gateway.