Program Overview

Overview of University Programs

The university offers a variety of online programs, including:

• Business Administration (MBA)
• Criminal Justice (M.S.)
• eLearning Design and Development Certificate
• Health Services Administration (MHSA)
• Instructional Design and Development (M.S.)
• Nursing (MSN)
• Nursing (MSN) – Education Track
• Nursing (MSN) – Family Nurse Practitioner (FNP) Track
• Nursing (MSN) – Forensics Track
• Nursing/Criminal Justice Dual Degree (MSN/M.S.)
• Nursing (MSN) – Psychiatric/Mental Health Nurse Practitioner (PMHNP) Track
• Post Master’s Doctor of Nursing Practice in Population Health Leadership (DNP)
• Special Education (M.Ed. & M.S)
• Organizational Leadership (B.A.)
• Sport Administration (M.S.)
• Global TESOL (M.A.)
• Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages (MEd in TESOL)

Sport Administration (M.S.)

Xavier University’s 100% online Master of Science in Sport Administration will prepare students for a variety of careers and develop their leadership skills for success in one of today’s fastest growing industries.

Program Details

• 30 credit hours
• Can be completed in as little as 1 year (attending full time)
• 6 starts per year
• $722 per credit hour
• Total estimated tuition: $21,660

Why Xavier Online?

• Personalized experience with invested professors and small class sizes
• Jesuit values emphasizing ethics and holistic care
• Affordability with numerous financial aid resources available

Curriculum

The online Master of Science in Sport Administration degree consists of 30 credit hours, including:

• Master of Science in Sport Administration Online Core Courses (15 credits)
  • SPMG 521: Intro to Sport Administration
  • SPMG 522: Sport Research & Statistics
  • SPMG 595: Sports Administration: Marketing
  • SPMG 596: Sports Administration: Finance
  • SPMG 598: Legal & Ethical Issues in Sport & Physical Education
• Master of Science in Sport Administration Research and Field Experience (3-6 credits)
  • SPMG: Sport Admin Research Project
  • SPMG: Internship in Sport Administration
• Elective Courses (6-9 credits)
  • SPMG 523: Sports Administration Seminar
  • SPMG 570: Psycho-Social Aspects of Sport
  • SPMG 610: Sport Ethics
  • SPMG 622: Personnel Issues in Sport Management
  • SPMG 625: High School Athletic Administration
  • SPMG 632: Sport Event Management & Promotion
  • SPMG 642: Sport Fund-Raising
  • SPMG 652: NCAA:Rules Regulations Policy
  • SPMG 654: Women in Sport
  • SPMG 662: PR & Communication in Sport
  • SPMG 664: Facility Design & Planning
  • SPMG 666: Fitness Management
  • SPMG 668: Admin of Fitness & Wellness Principles

Admission

To apply for official acceptance as a degree-seeking student, submit:

• Free online application
• Official transcript from all colleges or universities attended
• 2 letters of recommendation from professional references
• Current resume
• Personal statement of career goals and how the Xavier sport administration program fits with those goals
• Official test scores from the Graduate Record Exam (GRE)
  • Minimum score requirements: 143 on the verbal section and 3.0 on the analytical section

Faculty

The online Master of Science in Sport Administration program is taught by world-class faculty, including:

• Ronald W. Quinn, Associate Professor, Department of Sport Science and Management
• Douglas J. Olberding, Associate Professor, Department of Sport Science and Management
• Linda Schoenstedt, Professor, Sport Science & Management
• Dustin Thorn, Associate Professor, Director, Sport Management, Sport Marketing, and Graduate Sport Administration programs

Career Opportunities

Graduates with a Master of Science in Sport Administration can pursue various careers, including:

• Athletic Director
• Sports Executive
• Media Relations Director
• Guest Services Manager
• Facilities and Event Manager
• Marketing & Advertising Director
• Ticketing & Sales Director
• Accounting/Finance Manager

FAQs

• What is the difference between sport management and sport administration?
  • Sport administration and sport management are often used to refer to similar degrees, but every program is unique.
• Will my degree say “online?”
  • No, the sport administration degree is from Xavier University and is awarded on meeting coursework standards independent of course delivery.
• What is the tuition for the online Master of Science in Sport Administration degree?
  • The tuition rate for the online sport administration program is $722 per credit hour.
• Do online courses charge a different rate?
  • No, online sport administration courses charge the same rate as all other courses.
• Are online programs harder than campus programs?
  • Each online course at Xavier University will have the same academic standards and content as a face-to-face course.
• How will I interact with my faculty instructor and other students in the online sport administration program?
  • There are many options for interacting with instructors and classmates, including discussion boards, video or audio files, email, and video conferencing.
• Do I need to order books?
  • You will need to review the syllabus for each of your sport administration courses to determine how to obtain materials.
• Is there any way I can get a preview or a feel for Xavier’s online programs?
  • If you are new to online learning at Xavier University, we encourage you to go through the student orientation for online courses.
• Where can I go for technical help as an online student?
  • The Technology Services website offers great resources to support online students.
• How do I access library resources as an online student?
  • We encourage you to take advantage of the library’s online resources.
• How much money do you make in sport administration?
  • Salaries will vary depending on the career path, but according to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, the annual mean wage for agents and managers of artists, athletes, and other entertainers is $78,920.