Admissions - Wingate University
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Admissions - Wingate University
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MASM Calendar
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Tuition 2024-2025
Credit Hour - $565
Three-semester program with 34 hours total.
Degree Requirements
Candidates for the Master of Arts in Sport Management degree must complete a minimum of 34 credit hours of coursework in accordance with the prescribed course of study and maintain an overall GPA of 3.0 or higher. The MASM Program is fully online and offers three specialization tracks,
Sport Marketing
,
Athletic Administration and Compliance
and
Sport Leadership and Coaching Education.
Admissions Requirements
To be eligible for admission to the MASM degree program, you must hold a bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university and have a GPA of 2.9 or higher.
Apply
Submit a completed online application, including the required Essay of Intent/Personal Statement
Provide the contact information for (3) professional recommendations (no reference check will be conducted unless deemed necessary by the admissions committee)
Arrange to have your official transcript(s) sent directly from all previously attended colleges and
universities (we will tell you more about how you can do this after you start your application)
Application Deadlines:
Fall semester: Aug. 1
Spring semester: Jan. 2
Summer semester: May 16
Transcripts
Please have your transcripts sent to
masmadmissions@wingate.edu
or:
Wingate University
School of Sport Sciences
Attn: Mr. Randy M.B. Taylor
PO Box 159
Wingate, NC 28174
If you have any questions regarding the application or admission process, please contact Mr. Randy M.B. Taylor, Director of Graduate Enrollment Communication, at
masmadmissions@wingate.edu
.
*The MASM program is 100% online. F1 visa international students, per federal regulations, cannot be granted visas for online degrees and consequently will no longer be able to complete a course of study after an August 2018 start date. Therefore, enrollment will be permanently closed after fall 2018 to F1 visa student applicants for this degree. International students who are NOT seeking entry into the U.S. on an F1 student visa may apply to the MASM ONLINE program.
Apply now
Are you a WU undergraduate student or alumnus?
If so, apply via the WU Fast App.
Fast App
You will receive email notifications regarding updates to your admission status and may also login to the graduate application portal at any time to check the status of your admission throughout the process.
Does your program or institution offer financial assistance?
Are any graduate assistant positions available?
Do I need to take the GRE or MAT for admission consideration?
How do I find out if all of my application materials have been received?
When will I know if I have been admitted to the MASM program?
How do I select the track of study in the MASM program?
Can any of my graduate school courses transfer to the MASM program?
Do I have to pay anything to enroll?
When is the application deadline?
How does the application process work?
How long does the application process take?
Can I start the program between sessions, for example in the middle of the regular semester?
Do I only need to submit official transcripts from my undergraduate degree-conferring institution?
Can I log into the application in order to view my application package status?
Can I change my track after making my initial selection?
Can I utilize financial aid to fund the MASM program?
Can I apply as a non-degree seeking student?
The MASM program does not currently offer financial aid or assistance, however, there may be opportunities for outside grants, scholarships or other financial aid options. The Office of Financial Aid may be reached by email at
finaid@wingate.edu
or by phone 704.233.8209.
Graduate assistant positions are available on campus in various departments, while most are awarded through the various athletic teams. You will need to personally contact departments on campus to inquire about the availability of a GA position. However, no guarantee can be made for securing a graduate assistant position while completing the MASM program. Please note: international applicants requiring an F1 Visa are not eligible for GA positions or admission to the program.
No, the MASM program no longer requires applicants to take a graduate school admission test.
You should allow 3-4 weeks after you submit your online application and requests for recommendations and transcripts for processing all materials for your application. You may contact
MASMadmissions@wingate.edu
with questions regarding the status of your application materials.
You will be notified of your admission decision via e-mail. You will receive an email of admission with additional details to follow. Admission decisions will be rendered two to three days after your application goes under review by the admissions committee.
There are three (3) tracks of study in the MASM program (
Sport Marketing,
Athletic Administration and Compliance
or
Sport Leadership & Coaching Education
). Along with your acceptance letter, a link will be sent to you to make your track selection. Please be sure to complete your track selection right away. This form denotes your acceptance of our admission offer and secures your seat in the program.
This is dependent upon the course content and rigor. Transfer courses are reviewed on a case by case basis by the MASM Program Director. Please note a maximum of six (6) credit hours with a grade of "B" or better may be transferred and applied toward degree completion/graduation pending approval by the MASM Program Director. Be sure to select that you are applying to the program as a 'transfer graduate student' when completing the online application for admission if you are considering the transfer of any coursework.
The MASM program does not require a deposit in order to be enrolled in classes. Instead, offers of admission are confirmed via the Track Selection Form upon admission to the program.
The MASM program operates on a rolling admissions basis. This means you can apply at any time throughout the year. However, please note the deadlines for admission consideration for each academic term each year:
Fall semester: Aug. 1
Spring semester: Jan. 2
Summer semester: May 16
Start your application by creating an account and logging in. Complete all required fields, update your personal statement of intent, and submit. Upon submission of the application for admission, you will be emailed a link to the recommendations portion of the admission process, wherein you will list the contact information of three recommenders. At this time, we only require the contact information of three recommenders. Arrange to send all official transcripts of any coursework attempted post-high school to the MASM program. Once all materials are received and your application package is complete, it will undergo review by the admissions committee. Admissions decisions are sent via e-mail within a few days of going into review.
Application packages are typically completed within a week, contingent upon the completion of recommendation contact information and the transmission of official transcripts. Admission decisions are typically rendered within three days of going into review.
At this time, there are three entry points for the MASM program: fall, spring, and summer. Students cannot be enrolled between sessions.
To be considered for admission, we require official transcripts of all post-secondary (post- high school) credit attempted, including any transfer credit or dual enrollment credit.
Once you have submitted your application, you will not be able to login. In order to verify the status of your application, contact
masmadmissions@wingate.edu
.
Track changes can be submitted via e-mail to
masmadmissions@wingate.edu
. Please note, changing your track will change your program requirements and course rotation.
Students may utilize financial aid to assist with program tuition costs. The minimum enrollment status to be eligible for financial aid is five (5) credits per term. If you are interested in applying for financial aid, first complete the application for admission, then contact financial planning counselor, Brittani Evans at
b.evans@wingate.edu
.
We consider non-degree seeking student applicants who may be interested in taking individual courses without pursuing the full degree. You can apply to the MASM program using the normal application for admission. Be sure to select that you are applying to the program as a 'non-degree seeking student' when completing the online application for admission.
Questions?
Program Information & Academics
Dr. Christi DeWaele
c.dewaele@wingate.edu
| (704) 233-8182
Admissions
masmadmissions@wingate.edu
| (704) 233-6022
Skip To Main Content
Admissions
MASM Calendar
request information
Tuition 2024-2025
Credit Hour - $565
Three-semester program with 34 hours total.
Degree Requirements
Candidates for the Master of Arts in Sport Management degree must complete a minimum of 34 credit hours of coursework in accordance with the prescribed course of study and maintain an overall GPA of 3.0 or higher. The MASM Program is fully online and offers three specialization tracks,
Sport Marketing
,
Athletic Administration and Compliance
and
Sport Leadership and Coaching Education.
Admissions Requirements
To be eligible for admission to the MASM degree program, you must hold a bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university and have a GPA of 2.9 or higher.
Apply
Submit a completed online application, including the required Essay of Intent/Personal Statement
Provide the contact information for (3) professional recommendations (no reference check will be conducted unless deemed necessary by the admissions committee)
Arrange to have your official transcript(s) sent directly from all previously attended colleges and
universities (we will tell you more about how you can do this after you start your application)
Application Deadlines:
Fall semester: Aug. 1
Spring semester: Jan. 2
Summer semester: May 16
Transcripts
Please have your transcripts sent to
masmadmissions@wingate.edu
or:
Wingate University
School of Sport Sciences
Attn: Mr. Randy M.B. Taylor
PO Box 159
Wingate, NC 28174
If you have any questions regarding the application or admission process, please contact Mr. Randy M.B. Taylor, Director of Graduate Enrollment Communication, at
masmadmissions@wingate.edu
.
*The MASM program is 100% online. F1 visa international students, per federal regulations, cannot be granted visas for online degrees and consequently will no longer be able to complete a course of study after an August 2018 start date. Therefore, enrollment will be permanently closed after fall 2018 to F1 visa student applicants for this degree. International students who are NOT seeking entry into the U.S. on an F1 student visa may apply to the MASM ONLINE program.
Apply now
Are you a WU undergraduate student or alumnus?
If so, apply via the WU Fast App.
Fast App
You will receive email notifications regarding updates to your admission status and may also login to the graduate application portal at any time to check the status of your admission throughout the process.
Does your program or institution offer financial assistance?
Are any graduate assistant positions available?
Do I need to take the GRE or MAT for admission consideration?
How do I find out if all of my application materials have been received?
When will I know if I have been admitted to the MASM program?
How do I select the track of study in the MASM program?
Can any of my graduate school courses transfer to the MASM program?
Do I have to pay anything to enroll?
When is the application deadline?
How does the application process work?
How long does the application process take?
Can I start the program between sessions, for example in the middle of the regular semester?
Do I only need to submit official transcripts from my undergraduate degree-conferring institution?
Can I log into the application in order to view my application package status?
Can I change my track after making my initial selection?
Can I utilize financial aid to fund the MASM program?
Can I apply as a non-degree seeking student?
The MASM program does not currently offer financial aid or assistance, however, there may be opportunities for outside grants, scholarships or other financial aid options. The Office of Financial Aid may be reached by email at
finaid@wingate.edu
or by phone 704.233.8209.
Graduate assistant positions are available on campus in various departments, while most are awarded through the various athletic teams. You will need to personally contact departments on campus to inquire about the availability of a GA position. However, no guarantee can be made for securing a graduate assistant position while completing the MASM program. Please note: international applicants requiring an F1 Visa are not eligible for GA positions or admission to the program.
No, the MASM program no longer requires applicants to take a graduate school admission test.
You should allow 3-4 weeks after you submit your online application and requests for recommendations and transcripts for processing all materials for your application. You may contact
MASMadmissions@wingate.edu
with questions regarding the status of your application materials.
You will be notified of your admission decision via e-mail. You will receive an email of admission with additional details to follow. Admission decisions will be rendered two to three days after your application goes under review by the admissions committee.
There are three (3) tracks of study in the MASM program (
Sport Marketing,
Athletic Administration and Compliance
or
Sport Leadership & Coaching Education
). Along with your acceptance letter, a link will be sent to you to make your track selection. Please be sure to complete your track selection right away. This form denotes your acceptance of our admission offer and secures your seat in the program.
This is dependent upon the course content and rigor. Transfer courses are reviewed on a case by case basis by the MASM Program Director. Please note a maximum of six (6) credit hours with a grade of "B" or better may be transferred and applied toward degree completion/graduation pending approval by the MASM Program Director. Be sure to select that you are applying to the program as a 'transfer graduate student' when completing the online application for admission if you are considering the transfer of any coursework.
The MASM program does not require a deposit in order to be enrolled in classes. Instead, offers of admission are confirmed via the Track Selection Form upon admission to the program.
The MASM program operates on a rolling admissions basis. This means you can apply at any time throughout the year. However, please note the deadlines for admission consideration for each academic term each year:
Fall semester: Aug. 1
Spring semester: Jan. 2
Summer semester: May 16
Start your application by creating an account and logging in. Complete all required fields, update your personal statement of intent, and submit. Upon submission of the application for admission, you will be emailed a link to the recommendations portion of the admission process, wherein you will list the contact information of three recommenders. At this time, we only require the contact information of three recommenders. Arrange to send all official transcripts of any coursework attempted post-high school to the MASM program. Once all materials are received and your application package is complete, it will undergo review by the admissions committee. Admissions decisions are sent via e-mail within a few days of going into review.
Application packages are typically completed within a week, contingent upon the completion of recommendation contact information and the transmission of official transcripts. Admission decisions are typically rendered within three days of going into review.
At this time, there are three entry points for the MASM program: fall, spring, and summer. Students cannot be enrolled between sessions.
To be considered for admission, we require official transcripts of all post-secondary (post- high school) credit attempted, including any transfer credit or dual enrollment credit.
Once you have submitted your application, you will not be able to login. In order to verify the status of your application, contact
masmadmissions@wingate.edu
.
Track changes can be submitted via e-mail to
masmadmissions@wingate.edu
. Please note, changing your track will change your program requirements and course rotation.
Students may utilize financial aid to assist with program tuition costs. The minimum enrollment status to be eligible for financial aid is five (5) credits per term. If you are interested in applying for financial aid, first complete the application for admission, then contact financial planning counselor, Brittani Evans at
b.evans@wingate.edu
.
We consider non-degree seeking student applicants who may be interested in taking individual courses without pursuing the full degree. You can apply to the MASM program using the normal application for admission. Be sure to select that you are applying to the program as a 'non-degree seeking student' when completing the online application for admission.
Questions?
Program Information & Academics
Dr. Christi DeWaele
c.dewaele@wingate.edu
| (704) 233-8182
Admissions
masmadmissions@wingate.edu
| (704) 233-6022