Master of Sport and Entertainment Management (MSEM)

The MSEM program at USC trains students for management and leadership roles in the sport, entertainment and venue industries.

USC's sport science programs, including Sport and Entertainment Management, are ranked #1 in the Southeast and #3 in the US.

Here are just a few of the reasons why the MSEM program stands out:

It has the most comprehensive focus on managing arenas, stadiums and other venues.
It develops leadership and management skills for current and future leaders.
It features faculty with years of practical experience, from lawyers to agents.
It includes networking opportunities with local sport and entertainment organizations or venues.
It uses a curriculum that is appropriate for students with or without a business background.

Requirements	Direct Master's Accelerator	Advanced Master's Accelerator	Academic English
GPA	3.0	2.5	2.5
IELTS	6.5 (no sub-score below 6.0)	6.0 (no sub-score below 5.5)	4.5
TOEFL	80 (no sub-score below 18)	74 (no sub-score below 16)	50
Qualifying Undergraduate Degrees	Any four-year undergraduate degree, or equivalent, from an accredited university.
Additional Entry Requirements	Statement of Purpose that demonstrates an understanding and interest in career prospects related to the degree.
Available Entry	Fall or Spring	Fall or Spring	Fall, Spring or Summer

Note: The MSEM program does not require a thesis.

Program	Credits Earned Towards Degree	Progression Requirements
Direct Master's Accelerator	9	Not applicable - student is already enrolled in degree program
Advanced Master's Accelerator	6-9	3.0 GPA with no course grade lower than a B and successful completion of the English language courses
Pre-Sessional English	0	Successful completion of all Pre-Sessional English program course content and approval from Master’s Accelerator team

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