uconn phd sport management

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Department of Educational Leadership

Learning, Leadership, and Education Policy Program

Sport management concentration, our mission, the sport management program is designed to provide an educational experience that includes an effective blend of classroom, research and field experiences in an effort to provide each student the opportunity to gain disciplinary knowledge and to develop the necessary skills to be successful in any area of the sport industry., our mission is to graduate scholar-practitioners, and researchers, who have the knowledge, skills, and values to lead the sport industry in the 21st century and who envision sport as a vehicle for positive social outcomes..

The Sport Management Concentration in the Learning, Leadership, and Education Policy (LLEP) Ph.D. prepares individuals to:

• Apply lenses of social justice and organizational change to engage in scholarship, and work in and with complex institutions of higher education and sport organizations
• Critically examine important questions in sport using rigorous research methodologies and methods
• Construct theoretical models based on sound empirical research to guide practice and policy
• Appreciate the role supportive learning systems and environments play in higher education and sport organizations

SAMPLE PLAN OF STUDY

LLEP Core Courses (15 credits)

• EDLR 6313 — Educational Policy and Politics
• EDLR 5204 — Organizational Learning
• EDLR 5201 — Influences on Adult Learning
• EDLR 6467 — Social Justice Leadership, Equity, and Change
• EDLR 6050 — Proposal/Prospectus Development I

Sport Management Concentration Courses  (9 credits minimum)

• EDLR 6300 — Organizational Theory in Sport
• EDLR 6310 — Organizational Behavior in Sport
• EDLR 6315 — Current Research in Sport Management

Research Courses (12 credits minimum) (Can be used to meet Graduate School 6-credit minimum Related Area requirement)

• EPSY 5605 — Quantitative Methods in Research I
• EPSY 5607 — Quantitative Methods in Research II
• EPSY 5613 — Multivariate Analysis in Educational Research
• EPSY 6601 — Methods and Techniques of Educational Research
• EPSY 5601 — Principles & Methods in Educational Research
• EPSY 5610 — Applied Regression Analysis for the Education Sciences
• EPSY 5613 — Multivariate Analysis in Education
• EPSY 5621 — Construction of Evaluative Instruments
• EDCI 5824 — Educational Ethnography
• EDCI 6000 — Qualitative Methods of Educational Research
• EDCI 6005 — Advanced Methods of Qualitative Research
• EDCI 6052 — Advanced Qualitative Methods
• Other research courses as needed

Cognate Area(s)  (9 credits)

• Courses to be taken from outside the Dept. of Educational Leadership Courses may be taken, with the consent of the major advisor and the student’s advisory committee from management, marketing, sociology, psychology, anthropology, educational leadership, management and finance, among others

Graduate School Required Doctoral Dissertation Research credits  (15 credits minimum)

• GRAD 6950 — Doctoral Dissertation Research

What should all students know about funding and aid?

If provided, graduate assistantships are designed to provide experience directly relevant to their advisor’s research. Income from assistantships may aid a student over the course of their studies; however, it is important for students to appreciate that assistantships, if provided, are not guaranteed. Summer funding may not be available or may be dispersed late into the summer.

According to the graduate school, “The holder of a full assistantship devotes one-half of available time to studies and one-half (approximately 20 hours per week) to assistantship duties, while the holder of a half assistantship ordinarily devotes three-quarters of available time to studies and one-quarter (approximately 10 hours per week) to assistantship duties.” Students with assistantships have a lower academic credit minimum (6 credits per semester versus 9 for unfunded) to accommodate their assistantship project.

What important notes should students consider?

We strongly encourage filling out your FAFSA as early in the application process as possible – even if you have not sent in applications for admission. The FAFSA application is a generic application. Do not forget to send FAFSA results to the school.

Students with graduate assistantships should be aware that school fees are not covered by a tuition waiver (but can be covered by student loans). The current rates for school fees are available via the Bursar’s Office (typically amount to about $1,000). These are due prior to class registration.

The Office of Financial Aid typically offers loan money to both funded and unfunded students. This is based on anticipated needs for rent and other living expenses (more information available through The Office of Financial Aid ). The Office of Financial Aid will determine the amount you are eligible to receive (on average, funded students are offered under $10,000 each semester, which is split between subsidized and unsubsidized student loans).

The Graduate Student Senate also offers short-term, interest-free loans in case of an emergency to graduate students performing coursework on the Storrs campus (in addition to students in the Public Policy or Marine Sciences programs). To qualify for the loan, students must also be in good financial standing with the university. Additional information on these interest-free loan opportunities, including supplementary critera, can be found here .

The Graduate School also offers a list of internal and external funding opportunities available for students.

Where can I get information about financial aid?

• Office of Financial Aid
• The Graduate School
• Neag School of Education – Dean’s Doctoral Scholar Program

We strongly encourage filling out your FAFSA as early in the application process as possible – even if you have not sent in applications. Do not forget to send FAFSA results to the university.

How do I apply for a graduate assistantship?

There is no formal application process for graduate assistantships in the Sport Management Program. Indicate your interest in a position on your application. A limited number of assistantships are available through the department. It is advisable to work with your prospective advisor to pursue assistantship opportunities that may be available.

What types of assistantships are available?

Most internal graduate assistantships involve teaching or research. Sometimes, there are other limited options external to the department including graduate assistantships within the Division of Athletics or other offices on campus. It is advisable to contact those offices and work with your prospective advisor to pursue assistantship opportunities.

Many master’s students work in the Division of Athletics as either assistant coaches or administrators. Their work experience involves practical experience in NCAA Division I athletics. Ph.D. students typically work as either teaching or research assistants for individual faculty members. That experience is outlined and managed by the faculty member.

What are the financial benefits of an assistantship?

In recognition of these assistantships' support, the tuition and a portion of health care (but not fees) are provided by the grant/contract funding agency or through the University.

Please visit the Graduate School's dedicated  GA Resources  page for more information.

Outside Employment

The Residence Requirement of the University of Connecticut requires that a student devote “full-time effort to studies, without undue distraction caused by outside employment”. In addition, funded students may not work outside of their assistantship without prior approval from their advisor. According to this policy, your advisory committee may record and report a “description of the nature, extent, and period(s) of outside employment” to the graduate school as part of your Plan of Study. Please discuss your plans with your advisor in advance. We recommend that students inquire about loan programs available through Financial Aid to offset costs of attendance if necessary.

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Office of the Registrar

Graduate Catalog

Sport management.

The Master of Science (M.S.) in Sport Management prepares students in the theoretical, research, and applied dimensions of this field of study. The M.S. degree requires students to select a thesis, capstone project or internship option. Students selecting to do a thesis must complete 24 credit hours (eight courses) of coursework and nine credit hours of thesis research. Students selecting the internship or capstone project options must complete 27 credit hours (nine courses), a comprehensive exam and a six credit internship or capstone project following the completion of all coursework.

Required Courses: Three hours of Research Methods taking EPSY 5601 . (Additional research courses recommended only for students selecting the thesis option. These credit hours could count as electives). EDCI 6000 , EPSY 5605 , or EPSY 5607 .

Sport Management Major Courses: EDLR 5300 , 5315 , 5325 , 5380 , 5385 , totaling 15 credits.

Electives. Students earn six credits of two 5000 level or above courses, taken from outside the Sport Management Major courses, to be discussed with major advisor. EDLR 5518 may be taken as an elective.

Capstone Option One (Non-Thesis Option): EDLR 5091 , Internship, for six credits, or EDLR 5085 , Research Project, for six credits.

Capstone Option Two (Thesis Option): GRAD 5950 , Thesis Research, for nine credits.

The program is offered by the Neag School of Education .

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Department of Kinesiology

Exercise Science Program

The Exercise Science program offers two graduate degrees and one undergraduate degree. Our broad spectrum of research includes: environmental physiology, thermoregulation and heat illness, genomics, nutrition and supplementation, cardiovascular regulation, and endocrinology, among others.

Our graduate programs often lead to positions in research, academia, government, and corporate health. Graduate students work closely with an advisor in their area of interest and actively participate in research at the Human Performance Laboratory, where sophisticated technology is used to study important questions dealing with physiology, biochemistry, nutrition, medicine, and biomechanics. Please see our  Human Performance Laboratory  website for more information on our research capabilities.

We offer a competitive  undergraduate concentration in Exercise Science . This program, depending on the extent of your education, could lead to any of the following professions: exercise specialist, strength and conditioning specialist, personal trainer, laboratory technician, or exercise scientist.

Exercise Science Brochure

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Institute for Student Success

The Major Experience

Sport management.

CAREER EXPLORATION

This page is designed for you to explore and learn about career options both directly and indirectly related to this major. Review Sport Management career options by reading about sample experiential learning and job titles as reported and held by current students and alumni, as well as graduate programs where Sport Management alumni have studied.

To conduct more research, select National Resources are included at the bottom of the page. You can also schedule an appointment with an Exploratory Advisor or a Career Coach.

SAMPLES OF EXPERIENTIAL LEARNING – POSITION TITLES

(May include but is not limited to: internship, co-op, research, practicum, and clinical experiences)

Game Day Operations Intern

Marketing/Ticketing Intern

Sales Intern

Sports Marketing Intern

SAMPLES OF ORGANIZATIONS WHERE UCONN STUDENTS PARTICIPATED IN EXPERIENTIAL LEARNING

Brooklyn Nets

CT Sports Management Group

Fenway Sports Management Group

Florida Panthers

Husky Sport

Madison Square Garden

Naismith Memorial Basketball Hall of Fame

New York Yankees

NHL Headquarters

Philadelphia 76ers

The First Tee of Connecticut

The Hartford Yard Goats

The Travelers Championship

University of Connecticut, Athletic Department

Under Armour

University of Hartford, Athletic Department

SAMPLES OF RECENT UCONN ALUMNI – POSITION TITLES

(Zero to five years of experience, varies by industry; some occupations may have required a degree beyond a Bachelor’s)

Basketball Coach

Director of Basketball Operations

Event Manager

Fitness Assistant

Hospitality & Events Coordinator

Junior Analyst

Lead Recruiter

Professional Soccer Player

Remote Production Operations

Underwriter

Women's Rowing Coach

SAMPLES OF EXPERIENCED UCONN ALUMNI – POSITION TITLES

(Six or more years of experience, varies by industry; some occupations may have required a degree beyond a Bachelor’s)

Account Executive

Assistant Professor

Business Operations Manager

Chief of Staff

Department Chair, Sport Management

Director of Athletics Compliance

UCONN ALUMNI – SAMPLES OF WHERE THEY WORK

Boston Red Socks

Boston University

Futures Sport + Entertainment

Holy Cross College

IMG Learfield Ticket Solutions

International Management Group

Major League Baseball

National Basketball Association

National Football League

New England Patriots

Orlando City SC

Orlando Magic

TEK Systems

The Aspire Group

The Hartford

Ticket Galaxy

University of Connecticut

UCONN ALUMNI – SAMPLES OF GRADUATE DEGREES PURSUED

M.A., Sport & Fitness Administration/Management

M.Ed., Higher Education Administration

M.A., Sport Administration

M.A., Sport Management

Ph.D., Sport Management & Women's Studies

UCONN ALUMNI – SAMPLES OF GRADUATE SCHOOLS ATTENDED

Fairfield University

Florida State University

Louisiana State University

Pace University Law School

Syracuse University

University of Connecticut Law School

University of Louisville

University of North Carolina Chapel Hill

University of Southern California

University of Texas at Austin

NATIONAL RESOURCES

For further insight into industry specifics, use O*NET , Vault , Teamwork Online ,  or LinkedIn search functions to locate more titles, alumni, and career options for this major. “What Can I do with this Major?” contains additional content, including professional associations and job boards. Though Sports Management, specifically, is not on this resource, we have listed an alternative major ("Athletics & Sport") that is close to what UConn offers; that stated, you may find others that overlap as well. (Please note: internships and jobs on these sites do not necessarily reflect UConn students from this major).

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UConn Online

Leadership & diversity in sport management, graduate certificate in leadership & diversity in sport management, learn how to cultivate diversity within your sport organization..

Leadership and Diversity in Sport Management Online Graduate Certificate

Through the Leadership and Diversity in Sport Management Online Graduate Certificate program, you will learn how to identify management styles in sports organizations. This will allow you to develop strategies for becoming an effective, transformative leader who can communicate a clear vision and motivate every team member. You'll also better understand the value of diversity and how to cultivate a sports organization that respects and embraces people of all colors, races, ethnicities, and genders. You'll learn how to use this knowledge to become a proactive change agent promoting gender, class, and racial equality on and off the field.

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Sports Management at University of Connecticut

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UCONN Sports Management Students

Uconn sports management bachelor’s program.

Of the 28 sports management students who graduated with a bachelor's degree in 2020-2021 from UCONN, about 68% were men and 32% were women.

The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University of Connecticut with a bachelor's in sports management.

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Sport Management

The MSM is designed to help students further their sport management education and make them sought-after by employers. The MSM provides advanced studies designed to fully prepare students for a career in the sports industry. As the number of sport management programs increases, students may need to further differentiate themselves by earning a master’s degree. While the number of opportunities to work in the industry may be growing, so too is the number of sport management graduates being produced to fill those opportunities. A graduate degree gives students the chance to distinguish themselves from other job seekers. Additionally, a master’s degree can help employees stand out in the industry when being considered for promotion and advancement within organizations.

The online degree gives students the flexibility of being able to complete their coursework anywhere and can be tailored to fit the schedule of the student – serving both the traditional student as well as the professional. Currently the number of distance programs in sport management in the region has dropped – NDSU’s MSM fills a need of area professionals to be able to complete their graduate degree in a program delivered entirely online.

Accelerated Degree Option

Additionally, Students interested in continuing their education in sport management beyond their bachelor's degree have the option to begin their graduate studies in sport management in their senior year. Students will apply for the accelerated program during their junior year. During their senior year, they will complete up to four courses that will count for both their undergraduate degree and their MSM degree. Following the completion of their undergraduate degree in their fourth year, the remainder of needed graduate courses will be taken during the fifth year.

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NEAG School of Education

Leadership and Diversity in Sport Management Online Graduate Certificate

Program fees.

Students in the Leadership and Diversity in Sport Management Online Graduate Certificate pay a comprehensive fee of $925 per credit or $2,775 for a 3-credit course. The cost of the 12-credit certificate program is $11,100.

• Check with your employer for tuition reimbursement opportunities.
• For tuition waiver information, refer to the  Bursar’s Office .
• Please visit https://bursar.uconn.edu/tuitionandfees/ to learn more about Graduate Student fees at UConn.

UConn Master’s Program and a UConn Graduate Certificate

Graduate students who are seeking a graduate degree and are simultaneously enrolled in a Graduate Certificate program are eligible to apply for federal financial aid.

Information on the financial aid application process for Graduate Students is available here:  http://financialaid.uconn.edu/graduate/

Graduate Certificate Program Only

Graduate students who are enrolled in a non-approved graduate certificate program ( only ) are not eligible to receive federal financial aid (Federal Stafford Loan and Graduate PLUS Loan funds).

Students enrolled in these programs may wish to consider:

• UConn’s payment plan: https://bursar.uconn.edu/paymentplans/ .
• Alternative (Private) Loan financing:  http://financialaid.uconn.edu/gradalt/ .

University of Connecticut Athletics

Giselle Juarez

• Title Assistant Coach
• Email [email protected]

Giselle Juarez joined the Huskies coaching staff in June of 2024. Juarez was previously a graduate assistant at the University of Oklahoma assisting the Sooners to their fourth national championship in a row.

Before her time at Oklahoma as a graduate assistant, Juarez served as an assistant coach with the Birmingham Thunderbolts from 2022 to 2023. 

Juarez earned her Bachelor of Science degree at the University of Oklahoma in 2021 where she played three seasons for NFCA Hall of Fame coach, Patty Gasso. In the circle, Juarez helped lead the Sooners to a national championship in 2021 where she earned Most Outstanding Player honors in the 2021 Women's College World Series. Juarez started her playing career at Arizona State in 2017 before transferring to Oklahoma after her sophomore year in 2019. A two time NFCA First Team All-American (2018, 2019), and former BIG 12 Pitcher of the Year (2019), Juarez enjoyed a fruitful playing career holding an astounding career record of 85-19 in the circle with 823 career strikeouts in over 635 innings pitched. 

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Department of Educational Leadership

Sport Management Program

Undergraduate, sport management (b.s.) - how to apply, prospective uconn students.

• Sport Management is an upper-division major at UConn. Students with an interest in Sport Management need to apply to UConn as a pre-Sport Management major in the Academic Center for Exploratory Studies (ACES) program
• After you have matriculated into UConn, students will be assigned an advisor through ACES. The ACES advisor will work with the student to follow the Semester Sequence to fulfill the prerequisite requirements for application into the Sport Management major
• Students apply into the Sport Management major in the spring of their sophomore year (traditionally, the 4 th semester at UConn)

Current UConn Students:

Successful applicants to Sport Management generally have completed the following:

• Must have completed 54 credits by the end of the spring semester prior to their official admission to the program
• Applied by the annual deadline of  February 1st
• Accumulated quality experience related to the sport industry
• Completed a well-written personal statement discussing why you are interested in pursuing a degree in Sport Management. Be sure to include information regarding your current experiences in the field of Sport Management and your future aspirations for a career in this field
• Submitted one letter of recommendation from a professional (professional in sport management, faculty member, or supervisor). This individual must be able to address his/her perceptions regarding your ability to be successful in the Sport Management program
• Earned the most competitive grade point averages

Transfer Students:

• Must apply to BOTH UConn AND to the Sport Management program by  February 1st  in order to be considered for the Sport Management program. Be sure you review all information regarding how to apply for transfer admissions to UConn by visiting   Undergraduate Admissions’ Website .

Sport Management (B.S.) - Application Checklist

• Personal statement
• A resume of not more than two pages
• Three professional references (name, title, contact information)
• Complete the electronic application
• Unofficial transcripts of all non-UConn collegiate work completed to date (only for non-UConn students) 1 ;
• One letter of recommendation (from the three professional references listed above)

The Admissions Committee will only review completed applications received by February 1st

1 These documents are required specifically for admission into the program