The BS/MS combination degree program allows qualified students to earn both a Bachelor's and Master's degree from the Department of Sport Management with 12 credit hours of graduate coursework counting towards both degrees. This program allows students to complete both degrees within a five-year time period instead of the usual six years.
Interested students should meet with an academic advisor early in their undergraduate career to determine eligibility.
Undergraduate Admission Criteria
- Complete Universal Tracking courses with a GPA of 3.0 or higher
- Complete the following courses with a B or better on the first attempt:
- SPM 2000
- MAN 3025
- EME 2040 or CGS 2531
- SPM 3012
- MAR 3023
- Maintain a UF GPA of 3.2 or higher
- Meet with an Academic Adviser to ensure eligibility
- Submit the SPM Combination Degree Form before the start of your junior year
Admission is highly competitive and meeting the minimum requirements does not guarantee admission to the program.
Combination Degree Program Course List
BS/MS students will take the following 4 graduate courses during the final two years of their undergraduate program:
- SPM 5309 Sport Marketing (Substituted for SPM 3306)
- SPM 6726 Issues in Sport Law (Substituted for SPM 4723)
- SPM 5506 Sport Finance (Substituted for SPM 4515)
- SPM Graduate Elective (Substituted for SPM Undergraduate Elective)
Graduate Admission Criteria
SPM Combination Degree Program Important Facts
- Admission to the SPM MS program after graduation is not automatic. Students must apply and be admitted to the Graduate School.
- Graduation from your undergraduate program is separate from the MS program.
- Graduate-level tuition is more expensive than undergraduate tuition rates (visit the Bursar’s Office for more information).
- The combination degree program is designed for students currently pursuing a BS in Sport Management to expedite the MS degree program and may save students the cost of four courses.
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