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You have three opportunities to begin the online M.S. in Sport Management program each year: in the fall, spring, and summer.

For our annual academic calendar and application deadline information, please contact an academic coordinator at smonline@hhp.ufl.edu.

The standards described below apply to ALL students — domestic and international. ADDITIONAL requirements apply to international applicants.

Standards

The University of Florida is one of the most well-regarded and respected institutions of higher learning in the world, with a top 30 ranking nationally and a top 10 ranking for public colleges (U.S. News & World Report). UF offers online and on-campus master’s degrees in sport management that reflect this level of academic excellence and the University’s achievements in the area of sport. Full-time professors in the College of Health and Human Performance teach both programs, and admissions standards for students are equally stringent.

Ideal candidates for the online Master of Science in Sport Management will have:

• Graduated from an accredited college or university with a minimum 3.0 grade-point average (GPA) for all undergraduate coursework beyond 60 credit hours
• Gained experience in the sport industry

All candidates will demonstrate:

• Strong interest in the sport industry
• Clear short- and long-term career goals

Holistic Admissions Process – Conditional Admission

The Admission Committee takes a holistic approach to evaluating applicants, which means that committee members consider the whole person and value well-rounded individuals.

If you fall short of one or more of the standards listed above, the department may admit you into the program based on the strength of your overall application. For instance, significant experience in the field could offset a GPA that is slightly below 3.0. Similarly, if you lack professional sport industry experience, participation in college athletics or strong letters of recommendation may be acceptable substitutes.

Be aware that the statement of purpose is critical to your acceptance. A strong statement of purpose can boost an application with weaknesses, but a weak statement will undermine an application that is otherwise promising. Take care to submit a thoughtful, detailed statement of purpose that explains how this program aligns with your professional goals.

Application Materials

If you’re ready to apply, start here. Once you begin, you can start the application, save it, and return to work on it at any time. The application materials include:

• Three letters of recommendation, at least two of which must be from academic sources, e.g., professors, instructors, academic advisors, or others who can speak to your performance inside the classroom
  • Candidates have the option to add their recommender’s contact information in the application form to initiate the process.
• Statement of purpose for applying to the degree program at UF. A thoughtful and thorough statement of purpose may offset deficiencies in other areas of the application, and a weak one may diminish an otherwise strong application. Your statement of purpose should describe in detail:
  • Why you are interested in the University of Florida’s online Master of Science in Sport Management
  • What you hope to learn and gain from the program
  • Your long- and short-term career goals and how you plan to achieve them
  • What you hope to learn and gain from the program
  • Relevant sport experiences and achievements (even if they are listed on your resume)
  • Other personal and professional experiences that may translate to the sport industry
  • Skills and qualities you bring to the program that will enhance the experience of your classmates
• Resume or curriculum vitae
  • Pursuant to Florida Statute, your application requires inclusion of all post-high school education and employment, as well as information about ongoing international affiliations and research funding. Please ensure this information is included on your curriculum vitae (CV) or resume.
• Official transcripts from all previous colleges (if not in English, send official English translations with the original language transcripts) sent to the UF Office of Admissions.
• For both domestic and international applicants, a sport management interest questionnaire will be emailed to the applicant once an application has been submitted. An application will not be considered complete until the online questionnaire responses are submitted.

Each application requires a nonrefundable $37 application fee in U.S. currency. Online applicants may use credit cards. If paying by credit card, a $1.75 service fee will automatically be added to the $37 fee — for a total payment of $38.75.

If payment is sent by mail, include a fee cover sheet obtained from an academic coordinator. The $37 check must be drawn on a U.S. bank and made payable to the University of Florida.

The application will not be processed without the application fee, and no fee waivers or postponements will be granted.

ADDITIONAL materials are required from international applicants. For more information about international admission, click here.

Questionnaire

• A sport management interest questionnaire will be emailed to the applicant once an application has been submitted. An application will not be considered complete until the online questionnaire responses are submitted.

Application Process

You must submit your application form online. For both domestic and international applicants, a sport management interest questionnaire will be emailed to the applicant once an application has been submitted. An application will not be considered complete until the online questionnaire responses are submitted. Some supplemental application materials are provided in PDF format and may be submitted via email to an academic coordinator.

When you apply to the online master’s in sport management program, you will find our academic programs listed under the College of Health and Human Performance:

College: HH
Program: Sport Management – Distance Learning

Submission Instructions

You will submit most of your application material online, but previous colleges and universities and your references may have to submit supplemental material to the following addresses:

Processing Your Application Material

You may submit your application any time before the deadline, however, we strongly recommend you submit your application well in advance. For application deadline information, please contact an academic coordinator at smonline@hhp.ufl.edu.

It takes between a few days and a few weeks for us to process and update your application whether you submit it BEFORE or AFTER we receive your supplemental material (i.e., transcripts, test scores, letters of recommendation, and sport management interest questionnaire). We “match” all supplemental material to your application as we receive it.

If the name on your application differs from the name recorded on your supplemental material, there will be a substantial delay in processing your application. If you submit supplemental material close to the submission deadline, there also will be a delay because of the large volume of material being processed at this time.

>> You can check the status of your application at any time here.

Your UF Academic Coordinator is Here to Help

If you have any questions or need assistance, contact your academic coordinator by phone at (877) 665-3860 or email at smonline@hhp.ufl.edu.

Application Review Timeline

Application deadlines are usually two months in advance of the start of a term. Please check with an academic coordinator for the application deadline related to your term of interest.

The Admission Committee reviews applications on a rolling basis, but your application MUST BE COMPLETE to be reviewed.

As a general rule, it is best to submit your application as soon as possible.