
Sport Management and Leadership (MSML) - Thesis
Course at a Glance
- MasterDegree level
- 2 yearsDuration
- University of Windsor main campus, 401 Sunset Avenue, Windsor, Ontario N9B 3P4, CanadaLocation
- Human KineticsField of study
- EnglishLanguage of instruction
- University of Windsor main campus, 401 Sunset Avenue, Windsor, Ontario N9B 3P4Campus
- Master of Sport Management and Leadership (MSML)Awards
- $24,885Fees
- AvailableScholarship
About this programme
Our Master of Sport Management and Leadership (MSML) program prepares students to be effective managers and leaders in sport; to critique sports’ social, historical, and cultural influences; and to develop innovative solutions to critical problems in today’s multi-faceted sport industry.Our grads gave us a grade of more than 97 per cent in the areas of industry networks and professional mentorship, with 86 per cent of them finding work in their field within 12 months of graduation.
Is this course right for you?
Our counsellors check your profile against this programme's entry criteria and tell you where you stand — before you pay anything.
What we look at
- Your subject background and grades
- Your English score, or how to get one
- Budget, including living costs
University & programme
- Listed from the catalogueNot yet staff-verified — ask us to confirm the details.
- English requirementIELTS Overall 7.0
- Study modefull-time
Admissions checklist
Entry requirements
Previous 4-Year Undergraduate Degree || Applicants must have: || A 4-year Bachelor’s degree in Sport Management and Leadership, or related field || A minimum cumulative GPA of 70% or better in the final two years of study (full-time equivalent) || A faculty supervisor || Two academic letters of reference (e.g., course instructor) || The MSML Thesis Supplementary Admissions Form || For applicants whose native language is not English, one of the following the minimum scores required are: || TOEFL: IBT – 100 || IELTS: 7.0 || Pearson: 68 || CAEL: 70 || Duolingo English Test (DET): 130 || Cambridge English: Advanced (CEA) or Cambridge English: Proficiency (CEP): 185 || Faculty of Graduate Studies programme profile (https://www.uwindsor.ca/graduate-studies/328/human-kinetics): Program Specific Admission Requirements || Deadline for Fall: || February 1 (All Programs). || Applications received after the deadline will undergo review until the program is full. || Deadline for Winter: || September 1 (All Programs except the MSML Internship). || Applications received after the deadline will undergo review until the program is full. || Deadline for Summer: || January 1 (All Programs except the MSML Internship). || Applications received after the deadline will undergo review until the program is full. || English Language Proficiency Requirement: || For applicants whose native language is not English, score requirements are available on the || Graduate English Language Proficiency Requirement || Senate policy website. || Additional Requirements: || M.Sc. in Kinesiology and Health Studies: Two Academic References. Please also complete the || M.Sc. Supplementary Admissions Form || Master of Sport Management & Leadership- Thesis: Two Academic References. Please also complete the || MSML Thesis Supplementary Admissions Form || Master of Sport Management & Leadership- Internship: Two Academic References. Please also complete the || MSML Internship Supplementary Admissions Form || Ph.D.: Three References (two academic), Resume/CV, Letter indicating proposed field of study, a sample of written work, a personal statement of interest · English: IELTS 7.0; TOEFL iBT 100; PTE Academic 68; Duolingo English Test 130 · English test waiver: Exemptions (Faculty of Graduate Studies, https://www.uwindsor.ca/graduate-studies/346/admission-requirements): a university degree completed at a Canadian institution within the past two years; or a university degree completed within the past two years at an institution in a country on the Faculty's exempt-country list (Anguilla, Antigua & Barbuda, Australia, Bahamas, Barbados, Belize, Bermuda, Botswana, British Virgin Islands, Cameroon*, Cayman Islands, Dominica, Fiji, Gambia, Ghana, Gibraltar, Grenada, Guyana, Ireland, Jamaica, Kenya, Lesotho, Liberia, Malawi, Malta*, Mauritius*, Namibia, New Zealand, Nigeria, Papua New Guinea, St. Kitts & Nevis, St. Lucia, St. Vincent & the Grenadines, Seychelles, Sierra Leone, Singapore, Solomon Islands, South Africa*, Swaziland, Tanzania, Tonga, Trinidad & Tobago, Turks & Caicos, Uganda, United Kingdom, U.S.A., Vanuatu*, Zambia, Zimbabwe; * where the medium of instruction was English). Pathways accepted in place of a test: UWindsor ELIP Level III with 75%; ILAC Pathway Level 3.3; ICEAP Toronto Education Cohort Program with 70% (course-based M.Ed. only). Senate policy: https://lawlibrary.uwindsor.ca/Presto/content/GetDoc.axd?ctID=OTdhY2QzODgtNjhlYi00ZWY0LTg2OTUtNmU5NjEzY2JkMWYx&rID=MzIy&pID=MjMy&attchmnt=False&uSesDM=False&rIdx=MzIy&rCFU= · Application fee: CAD 125.00 - Faculty of Graduate Studies application fee (https://www.uwindsor.ca/graduate-studies/346/admission-requirements)
The usual set for this level. Your counsellor confirms the exact list for this university.
- Academic transcripts
- English test score (IELTS/TOEFL)
- Passport copy
- Statement of purpose (optional)
- Recommendation letters (optional)
Cost & scholarships
- Tuition$24,885 CAD / year≈ $18,298 / year
- Application feeNo application fee for this programme
- Living costsVary by city — see the destination guide.
- ScholarshipsFaculty of Graduate Studies entrance awards: Doctoral Entrance Award $30,000 ($2,500 x 12 terms); Master's Research Entrance Award $7,500 ($2,500 x 3 terms). Both Canadian and international full-time applicants to RESEARCH-BASED programmes with an admission average of at least 80% are considered on the programme's recommendation; the full application must be in by the programme deadline or the entrance-scholarship deadline, whichever is earlier. SourceView scholarship page
Application timeline
Typical timings. Deadlines differ per university and intake.
- 1Prepare documents1–2 weeks
- 2Submit application1–3 weeks
- 3Receive offer letter2–6 weeks
- 4Apply for visa4–8 weeks
Application deadline: Fall: February 1. Winter: September 1. Summer: January 1. Applications received after a deadline are reviewed until the programme is full.
Visa & support journey
- Offer letterFrom the university
- Visa guidanceExpert support
- Pre-departureAccommodation & travel
- Ongoing supportEven after you arrive
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Frequently asked questions
How much does Sport Management and Leadership (MSML) - Thesis cost?
CAD 24,885 / year.
What English score does it need?
IELTS 7.0 overall is the score listed for this programme.
How long is it?
2 years, as listed by the university.
What are the entry requirements?
Previous 4-Year Undergraduate Degree || Applicants must have: || A 4-year Bachelor’s degree in Sport Management and Leadership, or related field || A minimum cumulative GPA of 70% or better in the final two years of study (full-time equivalent) || A faculty supervisor || Two academic letters of reference (e.g., course instructor) || The MSML Thesis Supplementary Admissions Form || For applicants whose native language is not English, one of the following the minimum scores required are: || TOEFL: IBT – 100 || IELTS: 7.0 || Pearson: 68 || CAEL: 70 || Duolingo English Test (DET): 130 || Cambridge English: Advanced (CEA) or Cambridge English: Proficiency (CEP): 185 || Faculty of Graduate Studies programme profile (https://www.uwindsor.ca/graduate-studies/328/human-kinetics): Program Specific Admission Requirements || Deadline for Fall: || February 1 (All Programs). || Applications received after the deadline will undergo review until the program is full. || Deadline for Winter: || September 1 (All Programs except the MSML Internship). || Applications received after the deadline will undergo review until the program is full. || Deadline for Summer: || January 1 (All Programs except the MSML Internship). || Applications received after the deadline will undergo review until the program is full. || English Language Proficiency Requirement: || For applicants whose native language is not English, score requirements are available on the || Graduate English Language Proficiency Requirement || Senate policy website. || Additional Requirements: || M.Sc. in Kinesiology and Health Studies: Two Academic References. Please also complete the || M.Sc. Supplementary Admissions Form || Master of Sport Management & Leadership- Thesis: Two Academic References. Please also complete the || MSML Thesis Supplementary Admissions Form || Master of Sport Management & Leadership- Internship: Two Academic References. Please also complete the || MSML Internship Supplementary Admissions Form || Ph.D.: Three References (two academic), Resume/CV, Letter indicating proposed field of study, a sample of written work, a personal statement of interest · English: IELTS 7.0; TOEFL iBT 100; PTE Academic 68; Duolingo English Test 130 · English test waiver: Exemptions (Faculty of Graduate Studies, https://www.uwindsor.ca/graduate-studies/346/admission-requirements): a university degree completed at a Canadian institution within the past two years; or a university degree completed within the past two years at an institution in a country on the Faculty's exempt-country list (Anguilla, Antigua & Barbuda, Australia, Bahamas, Barbados, Belize, Bermuda, Botswana, British Virgin Islands, Cameroon*, Cayman Islands, Dominica, Fiji, Gambia, Ghana, Gibraltar, Grenada, Guyana, Ireland, Jamaica, Kenya, Lesotho, Liberia, Malawi, Malta*, Mauritius*, Namibia, New Zealand, Nigeria, Papua New Guinea, St. Kitts & Nevis, St. Lucia, St. Vincent & the Grenadines, Seychelles, Sierra Leone, Singapore, Solomon Islands, South Africa*, Swaziland, Tanzania, Tonga, Trinidad & Tobago, Turks & Caicos, Uganda, United Kingdom, U.S.A., Vanuatu*, Zambia, Zimbabwe; * where the medium of instruction was English). Pathways accepted in place of a test: UWindsor ELIP Level III with 75%; ILAC Pathway Level 3.3; ICEAP Toronto Education Cohort Program with 70% (course-based M.Ed. only). Senate policy: https://lawlibrary.uwindsor.ca/Presto/content/GetDoc.axd?ctID=OTdhY2QzODgtNjhlYi00ZWY0LTg2OTUtNmU5NjEzY2JkMWYx&rID=MzIy&pID=MjMy&attchmnt=False&uSesDM=False&rIdx=MzIy&rCFU= · Application fee: CAD 125.00 - Faculty of Graduate Studies application fee (https://www.uwindsor.ca/graduate-studies/346/admission-requirements)
Is there a scholarship?
Faculty of Graduate Studies entrance awards: Doctoral Entrance Award $30,000 ($2,500 x 12 terms); Master's Research Entrance Award $7,500 ($2,500 x 3 terms). Both Canadian and international full-time applicants to RESEARCH-BASED programmes with an admission average of at least 80% are considered on the programme's recommendation; the full application must be in by the programme deadline or the entrance-scholarship deadline, whichever is earlier. Source View scholarship page
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