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College of Business
Copeland Hall
1 Ohio University
Athens OH 45701-2979

OMSA Admission Requirements

Key Admissions Dates

Spring 2025:

  • Application Deadline: 12/09/24
  • Classes Begin: 01/06/25
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Application Fee$50 Application Fee
Degree and Minimum GPA
  • Regionally accredited bachelor’s degree 
  • GPA of 3.0 or higher is necessary
TranscriptsOfficial transcripts from all degree-bearing institutions at the bachelor’s level or higher and unofficial transcripts for any additional college coursework.
Official GRE/GMAT ScoreNo GMAT or GRE required
Additional Requirements
  • 2 years of professional experience in the sport industry is preferred.
  • Two letters of recommendation from professional or academic references. At least one letter from a supervisor is required.
  • A professional plan statement discussing your career goals, how the master’s degree will help you achieve those goals, areas or competencies that you expect the program will help you strengthen, and what you plan to contribute to the learning community.
  • Current resume
  • TOEFL or IELTS for non-native English speakers
    • iBT-80 Composite, all section scores of 17 (Paper-based-550 Composite, Writing 5, and all section scores of 52)
    • 6.5 Composite, all Bands 6.5

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International Students

Generally, students that reside outside of the United States are not eligible to enroll in an OHIO Online program. Additionally, Ohio University is unable to provide immigration support to international students regardless of where they reside. If you would like to discuss your specific situation in order to determine eligibility, please reach out to an OHIO Online enrollment counselor before applying.

Transfer Credit

A maximum of 6 transfer credits are accepted.

When to Apply

Don't wait to begin your academic journey with us – you can start your application now. We've designed our admissions process to be quick, streamlined and stress-free.

Ohio University offers 2 intakes each year (Fall & Spring) for the online program. Our expert enrollment team can help you choose the start date that aligns with your academic goals and scheduling needs.

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