Master in Business Administration and Management (Master's)

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Students in this programme engage in structured cohort-based learning with a focus on sport administration and business practices. They complete core coursework in management, law, marketing, and finance relevant to sport settings. The curriculum emphasizes practical application through a capstone experience that includes either a thesis or a supervised practicum. The programme integrates a culturally informed perspective on Black contributions to sport leadership.

Focus areas include Sport Administration, Athletic Administration, Coaching, Sport Law, Sport Finance, Sport Marketing.

The programme requires 36 credit hours, with 12 hours in core courses and 18 hours in the Sport Administration concentration. A capstone experience completes the degree through either a thesis or a practicum with a comprehensive exam.

Graduates enter roles in athletic administration, sport marketing, facility management, and coaching across professional, collegiate, and recreational sport organizations.

Applicants must submit a completed online application, official transcripts, two letters of recommendation, a resume, a statement of commitment and interest, and an interview. GRE scores are optional. English proficiency is required for international students.

The programme totals about 36 credit hours. On-campus, cohort-based, full-time or part-time; one-year completion for full-time students; part-time options available for fall or spring entry. For international students, tuition is well below the median for US programmes. The institution admits about 67% of applicants.

At 1600 Harden Street, Benedict College places students in the heart of South Carolina, just minutes from downtown Columbia. Campus resources include the Benjamin F. Payton Learning Resources Center, the Student Success Center, student organizations, 14 athletic teams, housing, and activities shaped by the college’s Tiger identity. The Marching Tiger “Band of Distinction,” established in 1998, includes music and non-music majors and performs at games, parades, exhibitions, and community events.

Benedict is a private historically Black liberal arts college offering more than 25 majors. Its academic areas include STEM, cybersecurity, mass communication, sport management, business administration, engineering, computer science, biology, and education. The college also offers a Master of Business Administration and a Master of Science in Sport Management. Students can pursue internships, public service, and study abroad opportunities alongside their degree work.

International students are welcome, and admissions counselors assist with the application process. Applicants should prepare official transcripts and follow the college’s stated admission requirements. Academic support includes tutoring, study-skills assistance, and guidance from student success specialists. Faculty connections and student engagement are part of the support approach, while the college’s location gives students access to Columbia’s downtown setting.