Program Overview

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Master of Science in Sport Analytics

The M.S. in Sport Analytics is an online program that integrates academic, practical, and research skills, enabling students to master sport business analytics with a focus on data acquisition, statistical modeling, predictive analytics, big data, and visualization techniques for effective application in the field.

About the Program

The program provides two online options:

• Sport Business
• Sport Performance Through accelerated 8-week courses, students can complete the online program within one year.

Program Information

Degree

Master of Sports Analytics

Emphases

• Sport Performance
• Sport Business
• Sport Business and Performance

Required Credit Hours

30

Program Type

Master's Program

Program Location

Online

School

School of Applied Sciences

Duration

1 year

Admission Requirements

Applying students must submit:

• Completed application to the University of Mississippi Graduate School
• Evidence of an awarded baccalaureate degree from an accredited college or university
• Academic record with cumulative grade point average of at least a 3.0 or equivalent grade point average on a 4.0 scale in the last 60 hours of undergraduate coursework
• GRE taken within 5 years of applying for the graduate program with scores equal to or greater than the following:
  • 146 on the verbal
  • 140 on the quantitative
  • 3.0 on writing sections of the test
• Resume or curriculum vitae
• A 400- to 500-word statement of interest describing interest in pursuing the MSSA degree, as well as the student's desired emphasis, future career goals, and why the applicant believes they will be successful in graduate school

GRE Requirement Waiver

The GRE requirement is waived for applicants who have:

• At least 1 year of post/secondary professional work experience related to sport performance, business, and/or analytics
• A letter of recommendation

Sample Degree Progression

Students must take the SA 511: Applied Statistics course at the beginning of their program. Courses will be offered in eight-week terms on an annual rotational basis. Since there are no prerequisites for any course, learners can enter the program at any one of the five terms throughout the academic calendar year.

Course Offerings

• SA 511: Applied Statistics
• SA 603: Big Data Analytics and Data Management
• SA 605: Communication and Data Visualization in Sport

Career Opportunities

Graduates of the online sport analytics degree are prepared for analytical roles in collegiate and professional sports, as well as various sport-related industries like sports marketing, media, sports betting, sport science, and human performance. Possible career paths include:

• Data Scientist
• Marketing Analyst
• Marketing Automation Coordinator
• Director of Consumer Research
• Fan Engagement Lead
• Sport Statistician
• Sport Scout
• Promotions Manager

Job Market

Median incomes for related positions include:

• $131K for Fan Engagement Managers
• $92K for National Football League Senior Data Analyst
• $78K for Marketing Analysts in the NBA
• $145K for Director of Sports Marketing