Master of Science in Sport and Entertainment Management

Graduates of this program are equipped to:

– Apply learned concepts and theory to demonstrate an understanding of the nature of the sports and entertainment industries.

– Understand and have an appreciation for how research is used by and is beneficial for sports and entertainment organizations and/or academics.

– Demonstrate an ability to develop and explain workable solutions to various industry problems related to sports and entertainment.

– Applicants seeking admissions to the College of Science and Engineering graduate programs at HBKU should have a strong academic record (minimum 3.0 GPA out of 4.0) from a recognized university.

– Applicants are required to submit a valid IELTS score of 6.5 or a TOEFL score of 79 to demonstrate their proficiency in English.

– Applicants to the master’s programs should have a bachelor’s degree in a required field of study (Sport related degrees, management, finance, engineering, business and related fields. Applicants who have studied other fields may be considered.)

First Year – First Semester

Venue Management: Principles and Practices – 3 Credit Hours
Management in the Sport and Entertainment Industry – 3 Credit Hours
Statistical Methods – 3 Credit Hours

First Year – Second Semester

Principles of Sport and Entertainment Marketing – 3 Credit Hours
Sport and Entertainment Finance – 3 Credit Hours
Elective Course I – 3 Credit Hours

Second Year – First Semester

Advanced Sport and the Law – 3 Credit Hours
Applied Research in Hospitality, Retail, and Sport Management – 3 Credit Hours
Elective Course II – 3 Credit Hours

Second Year – Second Semester (Thesis Option)

Elective Course III – 3 Credit Hours
Research Thesis – 6 Credit Hours

Second Year – Second Semester (Non-Thesis Option)

Elective Course III – 3 Credit Hours
Elective Course IV – 3 Credit Hours
Comprehensive Examination – 0 Credit Hours
(Optional) Field Project in Hospitality, Retail, or Sport Management – 3 Credit Hours