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USM Sport Management Program Ranked Among Nation’s Best
The masters in Sport Management online degree program at The University of Southern Mississippi has been ranked among the nation’s best in a recent report by OnlineColleges.net
The Southern Miss program, administered through the College of Business, ranks No. 8 in the ratings. No other Mississippi college or university is ranked in the Top 20.
“The masters in Sport Management at Southern Miss is an exceptional program,” said Dr. Faye Gilbert, dean of the USM College of Business. “Our faculty prepare students to contribute to a field that they love. The curriculum is filled with the quality and relevance that are needed to manage the complexities of sports programs throughout the world.”
To evaluate each online program, Onlinecolleges.net used a complex methodology that compared academics, student experience, financial aid, and enrollment in the online masters in sports management program, resulting in a clear picture of the best offerings in the country.
Dr. Stacey A. Hall, associate professor in Sport Management, notes that today’s sport industry needs highly trained professionals to meet the ever-changing economic and lifestyle growth patterns in tomorrow’s marketplace. With the proliferation of both recreational and spectator sport, the Sport Management discipline is growing increasingly complex. Consequently, successful organizations in the sport industry are continually searching for tomorrow’s leaders with specialized training.
“The Sport Management program at The University of Southern Mississippi provides such training in the forms of professional preparation for management and leadership positions with professional sport teams, intercollegiate and intramural athletics, recreation programs at colleges and universities, and amateur athletic organizations,” said Hall, who also serves as associate director of the National Center for Spectator Sports Safety and Security at USM.
To see the complete list of rankings visit: https://www.onlinecolleges.net/rankings/best-online-masters-sports-management-degree-programs/
About The University of Southern Mississippi
Founded in 1910, The University of Southern Mississippi is a comprehensive doctoral and research-driven university with a proud history and an eye on the future. A dual-campus university, Southern Miss serves students on campuses in Hattiesburg and Long Beach, in addition to five teaching and research sites in Mississippi and through Online at Southern Miss. Since 2006, Southern Miss students have collected seven Goldwater Scholarships, three Truman Scholarships and 14 National Science Foundation Graduate Research Fellowships. Our Center for Undergraduate Research affords our students meaningful research opportunities, and as a proven leader in innovation, we conduct transformative research that translates into real-world solutions. As one of a select number of institutions in the nation accredited in art, dance, music and theatre, we are a haven for creativity and artistic expression. In the classroom or lab, on the playing field, or in the performance hall, we strive to have a positive impact not only on our students, but also the world around us. Further information is found at www.usm.edu.
