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Program Overview

A rewarding career with a sports organization awaits with the Master of Arts in Sport Administration. This is a practice-based program, so students will be involved with sports organization management throughout their program. Students will work with other students and be challenged to apply theoretical concepts to sport management roles.

Program Snapshot

• Program Type: Part-Time
• Location: On Campus
• Program Length: 1-2 years
• Credit Hours: 36 - 39

Why This Program & What You'll Learn

A graduate degree in Sport Administration will prepare students for athletic coaching, sport management, or athletic administration roles. Graduate students succeed in highly competitive internship opportunities, including roles with the United States Olympic Committee, NASCAR, national teams, collegiate athletic departments, sport governing bodies, sports commissions, and various high school sports associations.

• Students will benefit from interdisciplinary courses including social, psychological, historical, scientific, and philosophical perspectives on sport.

Accelerated Master's Degree

Undergraduate students majoring in Sport Management may pursue a Master of Arts in Sport Administration (MA) degree during the final year of their bachelor's degree program. The Accelerated MA in Sport Administration allows students to reduce the total number of credits required to complete the combined undergraduate and master's degrees by applying 3 credit hours of program requirements towards both degrees. Thus, with advising and planning, it is possible for students to complete both degree requirements in 5 years.

Program Highlights

As a Sport Administration student, benefits include:

• Innovative instructional, athletic, and recreational facilities.
• Intercollegiate and intramural recreational sports for men and women.
• Local chapters of the Sport Management Association.
• Practical experiences in athletic training, coaching, sports administration, and teaching.

Careers & Outcomes

A graduate degree in Sport Administration can prepare students for several careers, including:

• Athletic coaching
• Sport management
• Athletic administration for sport organizations
• Career options and projected salaries:
  • Athlete Business Manager: $120,100
  • Health & Wellness Coach: $63,000
  • Fitness/Wellness Manager: $110,680
  • Coach/Scout: $45,920
  • Athletic Trainer: $60,250
  • Athletic Director: $60,250

Application Deadlines

• Fall: July 1
• Spring: October 1
• Priority Consideration for Scholarships: December 1

Start Dates

• Main Campus:
  • Spring 2026: January 12
  • Fall 2026: August 21

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