Submitting Materials to Middle Tennessee State University

In order for a graduate application to be processed all materials including official transcripts, test scores, Statement of Purpose, and three letters of recommendation must be sent to:

College of Graduate Studies
Middle Tennessee State University
MTSU BOX 42
Murfreesboro, TN 37132

Admission decisions will be made after reviewing all materials and determining the applicant's capacity, suitability, and preparation for graduate study. Admission decisions are based upon consideration of a number of criteria which are believed to indicate a high potential for success in the graduate program. Successful applicants typically have scores on the GRE Verbal and Quantitative measures which exceed 400 with a total combined score that exceeds 800 or a score on the Miller Analogies Test above 400 (38 on the old scale). The Analytical Writing Assessment score is also considered. Applicants should provide three letters of recommendation from persons who can address their academic qualifications and potential for success in graduate study. Finally, In an effort to become student focused, it is required that each applicant submit a statement of purpose giving their reason for applying to the program, their academic interest, and professional goals. This document should be emailed to This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it or can be faxed to the HHP department at (615) 898-5020.

Admission Procedure

Enrollment is competitive and limited to those candidates who have met the admission standards set by both Middle Tennessee State University and the Sport Management graduate faculty.

Admission decisions are based on a combination of qualitative and quantitative information, including the letter of intent, letters of recommendation, the academic standing of the program in which the applicant has studied, relevant professional activities, admissions test scores, prior academic work, and the recommendation of the faculty in the area to which the applicant is applying for admission.

Each application is evaluated individually with consideration given to the availability of space in the program, the need to maintain a number of students of high quality, and the ability to achieve the goals of the program.

To assist in facilitating a the Blueprint for Excellence as part of the Middle Tennessee strategic plan 2002-2012, the planned enrollment for the Sport Management Program will be limited to 40 graduate students determined by the Sport Management faculty.

Timeline for Admission

Applications for summer/fall must be complete by March 1 and applications for spring admission must be complete by October 1. Late applicants who meet the graduate assistantship criteria may be considered on a case-by-case basis. In order to assure top priority for an assistantship, application should be for the fall term. For application forms and further information, write to:

HHP Graduate Program, P. O. Box 96, Middle Tennessee State University, Murfreesboro, TN 37132; visit the website at http://www.mtsu.edu/healthhumanperf/ or phone (615) 898-2147.

For questions regarding the sport management program email Dr. Colby Jubenville, Program Director, at This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it or call (615) 898-2909.

To request written information about the Sport Management program email Mrs. Deborah Williams at This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it or call (615) 898-2147

How to Apply

Interested students are encouraged to apply to Middle Tennessee State University Graduate School for a Master of Science in HPER with a concentration in Sport Management. The online application can be found at http://www.mtsu.edu/graduate/apply.shtml

This site provides a number of links to resources of interest to post-baccalaureate students interested in becoming graduate students at Middle Tennessee State University. If the information you seek is not available at one of the linked pages please contact the College of Graduate Studies at (615) 898-2840 or This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it in order that they may assist you.

The Sport Management contact in the College of Graduate Studies is:

Submitting Materials to Middle Tennessee State University

In order for a graduate application to be processed all materials including official transcripts, test scores,three letters of recommendation and a statement of purpose must be sent to:

College of Graduate Studies
Middle Tennessee State University
MTSU BOX 42
Murfreesboro, TN 37132

Students are encourage to apply using The College of Graduate Studies Online Application

A checklist for application to the graduate sport management program can be found here:

M.S. in HPER Checklist (PDF)