Master of Arts (M.A.) in Sports Leadership
Program Overview
Master of Arts (M.A.) in Sports Leadership
Program Overview
The Master of Arts in Sports Leadership program is designed for professionals in sports marketing and management, as well as coaches and administrators looking to advance their careers. The program is offered fully online, with a flexible schedule that allows students to study at their own pace.
Program Details
- Duration: The program can be completed in as little as 1 year with evening classes designed for working professionals and coaches.
- Credit Hours: 30 credit hours, consisting of 10 courses.
- Format: Fully online, with a flexible schedule that allows students to study at their own pace.
Admission Requirements
- Undergraduate Degree: Successful completion of an undergraduate degree from an accredited institution.
- Submission Deadline: No set submission deadline; applications are considered on a rolling basis upon completion.
- GRE Requirement: No GRE required.
Application Materials
- Online Application
- Official Transcript(s)
- 2 Letters of Recommendation
- Statement of Purpose
- Interview
- Resume/Curriculum Vitae
- Photograph
Cost and Aid
- Tuition: Charged at the College of Arts and Sciences rate.
- Federal Student Loans: Degree-seeking students are eligible for federal student loans.
- Graduate Assistantships: A limited number of graduate assistantships provide a tuition waiver for up to 15 credit hours per year, plus a stipend.
Career Preparation
The Master of Arts in Sports Leadership program prepares students for a variety of careers in sports leadership, including:
- Sports Administrators
- Directors of Athletics
- Coaches (at all levels)
- Sports Marketing, Promotions, and Ticket Sales
- Professional Scouts
- Sports Information and Communications Professionals
Robust Sports Industry Network
The program offers connections to sports and entertainment in Cleveland and the Midwest, including:
- Cleveland Guardians
- Cleveland Cavaliers
- Cleveland Browns
- JCU NFL Pipeline
- ESPN Cleveland
- Pittsburgh Penguins
- Cleveland Sports Commission
- Sponsor United
- Minnesota Lynx
- John Carroll University Athletics
- Buffalo Bills
- County Mayo (Gaelic Athletic Association)
Program Director's Statement
"With an individualized, student-centered approach, we strive to create successful and compassionate leaders in all areas of the sports industry through an engaging curriculum of academics, research, and service." - Brooke Turner, PhD, Program Director
Alumni Testimonial
"The Sports Leadership Program has given me the comprehensive tools to understand the largeness of the athletic world. I knew that I needed to learn leadership from a thirty-thousand foot perspective and that success is in the process that compounds over time." - Michael Hollins, '17, '24G, Assistant AD for Student Athlete Development/DEIB, Kent State University