The sport and conflict resolution minor aids students aspiring to work for organizations that promote sport as a gateway for development, community building, and peace.
Offered jointly with the Carter School for Peace and Conflict Resolution, this minor includes sport management courses that frame the sports industry in a philosophical, ethical, cultural, and business context as well as courses in conflict resolution that introduce students to foundational concepts in the study of human conflict, the analysis of conflict, and problem-solving techniques for conflict resolution. Students will also have the opportunity to gain experience working with organizations like Mason’s Center for Sport Management, which promotes sport diplomacy and has created international partnerships through grants from the U.S. Department of State.
The Sport Management Program at George Mason University seeks to prepare reflective, principled, and knowledgeable graduates with professional skill sets that enhance their success in the $490+ billion sport sector. Serving one of the nation’s most diverse student populations, this dynamic, growing program is committed to excellence and seeks to develop students’ professional knowledge and dispositions through a curriculum guided by the North American Society for Sport Management (NASSM) and the Commission on Sport Management Accreditation (COSMA) content standards. An integral part of the curriculum is the opportunity for field experiences in sport settings in the Northern Virginia region, metropolitan Washington, D.C., and throughout the world.
Students pursuing a minor in sport and conflict resolution may get involved in the Center for Sport Management, which promotes sport diplomacy to strengthen relations between the United States and other nations. The Center's objectives for this program are to foster opportunities to develop cross-cultural understanding, facilitate interactive exchanges to build relationships, impart information about the United States, provide opportunities for skill development, and develop strategies for dissemination of participants' experiential learning outcomes.
Required Courses (12 credits)
Elective Courses (6 credits)
Total credits: 18
Note: Eight credits of coursework must be unique to minor.
Face to face format, with classes on the Fairfax and Arlington campuses. Degree usually completed within four years.
Current Mason undergraduate students should contact their advisor about adding a minor. Students may need to fill out the Minor Declaration form from the Registrar's Office website.
Current Mason undergraduate students should contact their advisor about adding a minor. Students may need to fill out the Minor Declaration form from the Registrar's Office website.
| TUITION CLASSIFICATION |
COST PER CREDIT |
| Virginia Resident |
$596.50
(includes MSF*) |
| Non-Virginia Resident |
$1,638.00
(includes MSF*) |
CEHD Course Fee
($25/credit with higher per credit or flat course fees for internship and select ATEP, RECR, and RMGT courses) |
$25 - $257 |
| Total Cost for Virginia Residents per Credit |
$621.50 - $853.50 |
| Total Cost for Non-Virginia Residents per Credit |
$1,663.00 - $1,895.00 |
Undergraduate New Student Fee
(non-refundable, one-time fee) |
$350 | $275 for transfer students |
Please Note: Refer to the Students Accounts Office website for more information on tuition and fees. Various course and lab fees may be assessed depending on the course(s) in which the student is enrolled.
*Mandatory Student Fee (MSF): $163.50
For information on loans and scholarships, visit the Office of Student Financial Aid. For information regarding grants, tuition waivers, and other merit aid, please inquire with your graduate department. Also, many school districts offer tuition reimbursement options. Speak to your employer for more information.
For academic advising questions, contact the Carter School for Peace and Conflict Resolution at 703-993-4165 or ugradcar@gmu.edu.
2017-18 Sport and Conflict Resolution Minor Advising Sheet
Craig Esherick
Academic Program Coordinator
Julie Aylsworth
Laurence Chalip
Chris Green
Jacqueline McDowell
Pierre Rodgers
Charles Casserly