Graduate Program in Sport Management

Doctor of Philosophy in Kinesiology (Sport Management)

The Ph.D. program at The University of Texas addresses the need for doctoral programs in this discipline, which focus on preparing faculty members that can thrive in research focused institutions.  The Ph.D. degree is the critical addition to the program, which places the Sport Management program at the University of Texas in the rankings as one of the premier programs in the country.

The doctoral program provides Undergraduate and Master’s students the chance to work with faculty on cutting edge research.  All three levels of the program provide students the opportunity to benefit from the unique interaction between research in the sport field and the operation of one of the most successful collegiate athletic departments in the United States. (Ph.D. program brochure).

Master's Program

The Sport Management Program specialization at the Master’s Degree Level was established in 1983 in response to the growing need for graduate level training of individuals pursuing professional opportunities in sport administration and management.

The Sport Management Master’s program is a degree specialization within the Department of Kinesiology and Health Education.  Students can either choose the thesis or internship option.  Those choosing to write a thesis are awarded a Master of Arts (M.A.) degree upon completion of the degree requirements, while those taking the internship route are awarded a Master of Education (M.Ed.).

Our program attracts some of the world’s most decorated students and boasts a distinguished faculty.  From Olympians to NCAA National Champions to avid sport enthusiasts, the graduate Sport Management program at UT Austin brings together a variety of students from all over the world with a wide range of athletic backgrounds. In addition, the faculty at the University of Texas at Austin has gained notoriety both locally and nationally with their outstanding research efforts. (Master's program brochure).

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