Overview

Identified as the first master’s degree in sports and entertainment management in Qatar and one of a few in the MENA region, the program trains and prepares students for management and leadership roles in the sports and entertainment industries. In 2018, USC’s MSEM program was ranked number 6 worldwide by Sport Business International.

The Sport and Entertainment Management program of the Hamad Bin Khalifa University aims to support Qatar’s objectives by qualifying professionals with a variety of skills and experiences covering the legal, financial, as well as the operational and management aspects of the sports and entertainment industries. Graduates of the program could pursue a variety of career paths in the private and public sports sectors including sponsorship, marketing, event management, facility management, TV broadcasting, and academia and research.

Program Focus

Graduates of this program are equipped to:

Apply learned concepts and theory to demonstrate an understanding of the nature of the sports and entertainment industries.

Understand and have an appreciation for how research is used by and is beneficial for sports and entertainment organizations and/or academics.

Demonstrate an ability to develop and explain workable solutions to various industry problems related to sports and entertainment.

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Venue Management: Principles and Practices
Management in the Sport and Entertainment Industry
Principles of Sport and Entertainment Marketing
Sport and Entertainment Finance
Sports Law
Quantitative Methods in Hospitality, Retail, and Sport Management
Business Analytics in Hospitality, Retail and Sport Management

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 24 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2027-08-24 00:00:00
- Apply before 2027-02-01 00:00:00 , International
- Apply before 2027-05-03 00:00:00 , National

Language

English

TOEFL^® IBT

79

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IELTS

6.5

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Credits

36 alternative credits

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Ar Rayyan, Qatar

Disciplines

Sports Management

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Academic requirements

GPA

3

GRE^®

Required

GMAT

Required

English requirements

TOEFL^® IBT

79

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6.5

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Other requirements

General requirements

A strong academic record (minimum 3.0 GPA out of 4.0) from a recognized university

Applicants should have a degree in Sport, management, finance, engineering, business and related fields. Applicants who have studied other fields may be considered

Applicants are required to submit a valid IELTS score of 6.5 or TOEFL score of 79 to demonstrate their proficiency in English

Official electronic copies of transcripts and graduation statements should be submitted as part of the online application

Applicants should submit two letters of recommendation

Applicants should submit a personal statement as part of the online application

Applicants should submit a copy of their current resume or curriculum vitae

All applicants should submit an electronic copy of their passport as part of the online application

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Tuition Fees

Tuition fees are shown in and the most likely applicable fee is shown based on your nationality.

International Applies to you

Applies to you

Non-residents

72000 QAR / year

≈ 72000 QAR / year
Domestic Applies to you

Applies to you

Citizens or residents

72000 QAR / year

≈ 72000 QAR / year

Living costs

Ar Rayyan

Qatar

4230 - 7920 QAR / month

The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.

Funding

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Overview

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Programme Structure

Key information

Duration

Start dates & application deadlines

Language

Prepare for Your English Test

Credits

Delivered

Campus Location

Disciplines

What students do after studying

Academic requirements

English requirements

Prepare for Your English Test

Other requirements

General requirements

Student Insurance via Studyportals Partner

Tuition Fees

International Applies to you

Domestic Applies to you

Living costs

Ar Rayyan

Funding

Scholarships Information

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