Ideal degree candidates will have a passion for the business and industry, rather than simply a love of sports. The strength of each applicant will be considered based on the entirety of the application. The admissions committee will look at prior college-level academic performance (GPA), GMAT or GRE scores, TOEFL score (if required), resume, recommendation letters, and statement of purpose. A bachelor's degree from a regionally accredited university is required.

To apply, students should:

Apply online through the USF Graduate School. Note: Select MBA, Sport Business from the drop down menu.
Upload a resume and Statement of Purpose as attachments.
Upload a link to a video to the ''Supplemental'' section of the application (less than 3 minutes) from YouTube, Vimeo, or another online video service. Make sure to address the following:
Name
School & Work Experience (where applicable)
Specific 3-5 year career goals upon completing the program and how this program will help achieve those goals.
In addition, please have the following uploaded to your application or emailed:

Three letters of recommendation (at least one must be professional)
GMAT or GRE scores
Transcript from each junior college, college, or university you have attended
3.0 is the minimum GPA required.
IELTS - 6.5, TOEFL (iBT – 79, PBT – 550), GRE Verbal – 153