Curriculum & Learning Environment

Program Highlights | Coursework | Curriculum Outline

Curriculum & Learning Environment

As part of the Dunklau School of Business, the Master of Science in Sport Administration and Leadership program is designed to prepare you to creatively address the needs of stakeholders within an athletic organization while developing your administration and leadership skills.

Some specific skills gained from the program include:

• Skills to create a culture for learning, serve as a role model, inspire, develop leadership in others, and help build and support an inviting culture
• A better understanding of how to coach and mentor adults to learn more effectively and grow professionally
• Knowledge of financial statements, financial analysis, and financial management expertise to enhance decision-making capabilities
• The ability to assess and develop organizational and brand promotional goals in order to analyze promotional methods and channels and the optimal employment of various types of media
• The process of hosting athletic events and facilities management
• Knowledge of legal principles related to the sports industry

Master of Science in Sport Administration & Leadership Program Highlights

• 100% Online. No campus visits are required.
• An asynchronous schedule means you can complete coursework anytime 24/7.
• Start dates in spring, summer, and fall.
• A capstone project to help you prepare for a career in the sport field through hands-on experiences.

Coursework

The Master of Science in Sport Administration and Leadership program will prepare you for an administrative role in the sports industry. The program offers courses that will give you a foundation as a leader, decision-maker, and manager in the sports industry. The program provides an active learning environment to demonstrate skills in transformational leadership, organizational learning strategies, and coaching and mentoring in learning environments. A strong foundation in the legal aspects of sports and event and facilities management will be invaluable to you as you prepare to enter the sport industry.

Capstone Experience

Through this internship course, students apply knowledge gained from the program to real-world experience to begin and/or further their career in the sport industry. 

Learn More in the Academic Catalog

Descriptions of the courses and degree requirements for the MS-SAL program can be found in the Academic Catalog.

Curriculum Outline