Bachelor of Science in Sport Management

University of Massachusetts Amherst Massachusetts, USA / 206 SOM (413) 545-5610, www.isenberg.umass.edu/sportmgt/ Admission for University of Massachusetts Amherst is competitive. The most important criteria is the high school academic record (quality and level of the classes, average GPA, and grade trends) and SAT-I (average of 1140) or ACT tests. The committee also considers the personal statement, talents, work experience, letters of recommendation, and extracurricular activities. Generally, the average GPA of accepted students was of 3.3 on a 4.0 scale, and if this criterion is not met SAT-I or ACT results “kick in” to make up for it. Students must also complete the college preparatory work of 4 years of English, 3 years of Mathematics, 3 years of Natural Science, 3 years of Social Science, 2 years of Foreign Language, and 3 electives, with a C or better. Additionally, students thinking about major at the Isenberg School of Management must have four more math units taken in high school. International students must take the TOEFL and get a minimum score of 550 or better (213 or better on the computer-based TOEFL). The BS in Sport Management consists of three segments: a theoretical part composed of sociology and history of sport; a second part on foundations of business and management; and a third part concerns the application of management theory to the sport industry (including sport marketing and public relations, sport law, sport economics, among others). Students also have the opportunity to have work experience, by getting internships. Students are required to take: 72 credits or more General Education; 21 or more department credits; a 3.0 GPA in Department courses; three or more economics or math courses; an internship; and other electives outside of the Department. Students also have the opportunity to study abroad in Australia, Scotland, and England. Bachelor's Degree