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							2017-2018 Graduate Studies Bulletin (Archived Copy) [Archived Catalog] 							 
														Sport and Entertainment Management, M.S.E.M.
							
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Learning Outcomes
	
		
			
			
				- Students should be able to apply learned concepts and theory to demonstrate an understanding of the nature of the sport and entertainment industry.  
 
			 
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				- Students will understand and have an appreciation for how research is used by and beneficial for sport and entertainment organizations and/or academics.
 
			 
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				- Students will demonstrate an ability to develop and explain workable solutions to various industry problems. 
 
			 
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Degree Requirements (36 Hours)
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					Thesis Option
 Students electing the thesis option must complete 27 credit hours of required courses, complete at least 9 credit hours of elective course work from which a maximum of 9 credit hours may be taken outside of the Department of Sport and Entertainment Management, and pass a comprehensive examination upon completion of the course work and thesis. 
Courses for Thesis Option
 Non-Thesis Option
 Students electing the non-thesis option must complete 21 credit hours of required courses, complete at least 15 credit hours of elective course work from which a maximum of 9 credit hours may be taken outside of the Department of Sport and Entertainment Management, and pass a comprehensive examination upon completion of all course work. Students selecting the non-thesis option may (but are not required to) enroll in HRSM 795  Field Project in Hospitality, Retail, and Sport Management for 6 elective credit hours. 
Courses for Non-Thesis Option
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