The Master of Science with a concentration in Sports Administration (MSSA) is a 36-credit program for individuals interested in developing competence and pursuing careers in the management of sports personnel and facilities. Graduates of this program may assume supervisory and administrative positions in a variety of settings, including public recreation systems, voluntary agencies, facility, and event management, community based athletic programs, college athletic administration, and professional sports organizations. The program is administered through the College of Business.
The program emphasizes competency in four core areas:
- Management and development of sport facilities and events
- Marketing, promotion, and fundraising of sporting events, facilities, and organizations
- Legal aspects of sports
- Financial aspects of sports
In this interdisciplinary program, students strengthen their business acumen through a broad selection of graduate-level business courses that complement the Sports Administration core curriculum, and complete the program with additional electives tailored to their individual professional interests and goals.
Admission Requirements
All applicants must meet the graduate admission criteria (see Graduate Admission page). In addition, students must have an undergraduate degree, preferably with the equivalent of 12 credits in Sports Management, a Sports Management-related area (e.g., Recreation and Leisure), or Business.
Students may be eligible for admission to this program as an Early Entry student. See Admission page for more information.
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