How to Apply
Admission to the program is very competitive and is based on both University and Department requirements. The University requires a minimum undergraduate cumulative grade point average of 2.75 on a 4.0 grading scale, a bachelor's degree or equivalent, official transcripts of previous college work (undergraduate and graduate), a personal statement of goals, a minimum of two letters of recommendation, at least one of which should be an academic reference, GMAT scores and an application fee.
Admission is highly competitive. The average Masters student has several years of work experience, a 3.3 undergraduate grade point average (4.0 scale), and a 580 GMAT score.
Application procedures are fully explained in the Graduate School Bulletin. Application forms should be sent to the Graduate Admissions Office before February 1, for September enrollment, the only enrollment date possible. To access the application, visit the Graduate Application Page
Applicants are encouraged to submit applications well in advance of the February 1 deadline. Applications are reviewed on a "rolling" basis, meaning they are reviewed as they are received.
The following guidelines are provided to serve as a checklist for individuals applying to the program. Applicants should send materials by February 1, for consideration for September enrollment. The following must be submitted:
1) Undergraduate GPA/Graduate GPA--confirmed by official transcripts
2) GMAT score--confirmed score directly sent to University by ETS
3) Personal statement of goals
4) Two letters of recommendation (minimum)
5) Application fee
6) TOEFL score (for international applicants)
Masters degree applicants may be required to take an introductory-level finance or accounting course as a condition for acceptance into the one-year program
GMAT's may be taken at anytime during the year on the internet through the Education Testing Services Web Site. It is advisable to take the GMAT's well before the application deadline date of February 1st. (Applicants with only a bachelor's degree are required to submit a GMAT score. Applicants who are scheduled to receive their master's degree or a law degree prior to September may submit a GRE or LSAT score in lieu of a GMAT score). The Department has a rolling admissions review policy. Applications must be received by the University Admissions Office by February 1.
For more information about the University's Graduate School and to get a downloadable application form, please visit the [link]Graduate School WebPage.
Departmental Review of Application
Reviews are conducted only on completed applications (detailed above). If required information is missing, the application will be held until the needed item(s) are received.
It is very important that candidates exercise great care when preparing their application to the program.
Contents of the following items weigh heavily in assessments conducted as a part of the review and selection of interview candidates. The PERSONAL STATEMENT should reflect a strong sense of career direction. Within this personal statement, candidates should also highlight traits, skills, and past athletic and work experiences that are relevant to their applications.
Letters of recommendation are used to elicit data and insights that form critical parts of the applicant's profile. Applicants should have at least two letters of recommendation, and up to four are suggested. For applicants with professional work experience, letters of recommendation from both professional and educational sources are recommended.
Information on the status of application materials can be received from the Graduate School That office furnishes copies of all the admission material to the Department of Sport Management.
It is the applicant's responsibility to ensure that his or her file is complete.
Each application is reviewed by members of the Sport Management faculty and evaluated to determine whether or not the candidate will be invited to campus for an interview.
International Student Applications
International students are encouraged to apply to the Department of Sport Management. There have been a number of graduates from various countries [Australia, Belgium, Brazil, Canada, Colombia, England, Greece, India, Japan, Scotland, South Korea, Spain, Taiwan, and Venezuela].
For assistance in applying, foreign students may wish to call or write:
Foreign Students and Scholars
William S. Clark International Center
University of Massachusetts
Amherst, MA 01003
(413) 545-2710
