Program Overview

Sports Administration Graduate Certificate

Program Overview

The Graduate Business Certificate in Sports Administration at St. Thomas University is designed for individuals who already hold a bachelor’s degree and are looking to gain the knowledge and skills essential for a career in sports management.

Program Details

• Duration: 4 courses (12 credit hours)
• Format: Fully online
• Faculty: Expert faculty with real-world experience
• Career Focus: Sports tourism, event planning, promotions, and beyond

Tuition

• Per course: $1,245

Courses

• SPO 546: Facility and Event Management
  • Elements shaping the planning and construction of sports facilities
  • Issues and problems involved in facility and event management
  • Marketing, production, personnel, and budget
• SPO 719: Legal Aspects of Sports Administration
  • Background and understanding of the court and legal system in America
  • Law applied to athletes and athletics in America
  • Contracts, due process, defamation, and more
• SPO 544: Sports Marketing and Promotions
  • Principles of sports marketing
  • Application of principles to sports and sports-related organizations
  • Planning, promotions management, and more
• SPO 548: Sports Psychology
  • Factors influencing sport socialization and psychology
  • Relationship between sport and psychological contexts
  • Personality, anxiety, motivation, and concentration

Career Landscape

• Industry: Thriving and fast-evolving
• Job Opportunities: Event management, facility operations, sports marketing, tourism development, and sponsorship coordination
• Global Market: Projected to exceed $2 trillion by 2032

In the Classroom

• Online Platform: Designed for flexibility, accessibility, and professional relevance
• Course Content: Video lectures, readings, assignments, and discussion forums
• Interactive Features: Case study analysis, peer collaboration, and virtual group projects
• Faculty Feedback: Direct feedback and mentorship

Sports Administration Fast Facts

• Dedicated Faculty: Credentialed experts for each course
• Flexible Schedule: Approximately 15 hours a week at your convenience
• Interactive Learning: Live or on-demand videos

Colleges

• STU Online
• Benjamin L. Crump College of Law
• Biscayne College for Liberal Arts and Social Sciences
• College of Health Sciences & Technology
• College of Nursing
• Gus Machado College of Business