Sport Management (MA)

Faculty of Applied Health Sciences Master of Arts

Offering a unique educational opportunity in the management of sport, this individualized program includes mentored thesis research and focused inquiry in your chosen area of research. Coursework is designed to develop deep conceptual and theoretical knowledge while refining advanced research skills from an academic and practitioner lens. You will gain a strong foundation in rigorous research design and analytical methods, preparing you for further academic study or impactful research-focused careers.  

Upcoming Info Sessions: 

Entry point:

  • Fall

Pathway and duration:

  • Thesis – 6 terms (2 years)

Application deadline:

  • February 15

Applications may be considered after the deadline on a first come, first served basis until the program is full.
International applicants interested in applying after the posted application deadline should contact the program for details on availability.

General program inquiries
Graduate program director
Shannon Kerwin
Graduate program coordinator
Joanna Amodeo

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Admission requirements

  • A four-year bachelor’s degree (or equivalent) from an accredited institution, in Sport Management, Recreation and Leisure Studies, or similar, with a minimum average of 75% in the last two years of study.
  • Students with a Bachelor’s degree in such related fields as Psychology, Planning, Sociology, and Business may also be eligible, although additional course work may be required.
  • Applicants must have undergraduate preparation in research methods in either quantitative or qualitative data analysis. Applicants who do not have this preparation may be admitted to the program as a conditional student.
  • Applicants that are required to provide proof of English language proficiency must meet the standard graduate minimum requirements (IELTS 6.5 overall, with no band below 6.0, or an approved equivalent), as outlined on the Graduate English Language Proficiency webpage.

See also the full program admission requirements as outlined in the Graduate Academic Calendar and the general admission requirements for graduate-level study.

Application materials

In addition to the online application and payment of the non-refundable application fee, applicants are required to submit:

  • Transcripts from all previous post-secondary study.
  • Two (2) academic references.
  • A statement of intent, no more than two (2) pages in length, in which applicants indicate their specific research interests, and experience relevant to the program (e.g., any research-related experience from undergraduate degrees and/or industry research work). 
  • Prospective students are required to make personal contact with potential supervisors as part of the application process. 
  • A Curriculum Vitae (CV) indicating the applicant’s education, employment, teaching and research activities/experience, and any publications/presentations. 

Visit our How to Apply page for a full overview of the application process, and our Application Documents page for details on document requirements and upload instructions.