Online Sports Administration Degree :: Accredited Universities

The 36-credit Master of Sports Administration (MSA) program is a graduate degree that focuses on practical and theoretical aspects of the various components related to the administration and management of sports personnel and facilities, recreation and fitness programs and businesses, health facilities, coaching, and recreational activities in both volunteer and paid positions. There will also be a strong emphasis on leadership throughout the program.

Entry Requirements

This program is designed for highly motivated individuals who have work experience in the areas of sports administration, coaching, and recreation as well as a bachelor’s degree from an accredited institution. Care will be taken to ensure a diversity of philosophies and academic backgrounds in the classes. Students seeking admission to the program will have to submit:
• Completed application
• Transcripts from all previous undergraduate, graduate, and post-graduate studies
• A written statement of 1000 words on current job responsibilities, duties, and administration philosophy; and
• Three letters of recommendation including at least two former instructors/ professors.
• A minimum 3.0 Grade Point Average from an accredited undergraduate school program will be required.

Other Fees

• $40 Application fees

• $409 Technology Fee Per Term On Campus and Web-based (Fall & Spring terms)

• $12 Per credit Technology Fee Per Term Off-campus locations

• $12 Per credit Summer 1 & winter terms

• Audit Fee 1 credit + $10.00 registration fee

• $750.00 per 3-credit course No technology fees National Guard Personnel

• $220 Master’s Fees

Notes

There are no prerequisite courses required for this program. Employer reimbursement or loans may be used by the student to defray part of the cost of the program.

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Advance your knowledge base and prepare yourself for an administrative career as a coach, physical education teacher, athletic director, recreation director or a career in the private sports industry.

This Master of Science degree program prepares you for a variety of positions with a broad range of employers in the public and private sports industries.

The courses offered in this program are aligned with the joint NASPE-NASSM curriculum guidelines. This advanced degree is a Master of Science in Physical Education with Sports Administration as the emphasis.

Other Fees

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Earning your MBA in sports management at Lynn will get you more than just a graduate-level business degree.

Yes, you’ll gain the business and management skills that an MBA assumes—but you’ll also gain an added specialization in the area of your choice.

Our dynamic bachelor and M.B.A. degree programs will prepare you to work in this exhilarating industry. No other school takes experiential learning in sports as far as we do. Lynn sports management students have worked on faculty-directed projects with the Super Bowl, NCAA Final Four, the X Games, the PGA Tour, NASCAR, the National Football League, Major League Baseball and many more of the biggest names in sports.

Our Baseball Winter Meetings event is a one-of-a-kind educational experience, where students have met with baseball’s top business executives—including team owners, league presidents, sports agents, baseball writers and even the president of the National Baseball Hall of Fame and Museum.

We’ll work with you to find your particular interests in the sports world so that your course work, electives and internships reflect your passion. As a sports management major, your focused classes will cover topics in marketing, law, sales, media relations, event operations and league governance. A strong foundation in business management will get you ready for the big game.

The specialization in sports and athletics administration will add to the management skills you’ve already gained through your personal experience and undergraduate studies. You’ll take detailed courses that investigate advanced administrative situations, including evaluating athletics teams, creating business plans and buying/selling teams. You’ll spend time considering ethical and legal issues of collegiate and professional sports. Plus, you’ll participate in a sports internship that will provide more than just a valuable hands-on education—it will help you network within the field, too.

The global exposure you’ll gain at Lynn will be a great addition to your education and experience, too. About 25% of our students are international, from countries outside of the U.S. In a career field like this one, having experience with various cultures and nationalities can be a big benefit when it comes to cross-cultural interactions.

Entry Requirements

Applicants must have earned a bcachelor's degree from an accredited institution.

Undergraduate GPA 2.5 or higher.

International applicants whose first language is not English must submit one of these test scores

- TOEFL score of at least 550 (paper-based test), 213 (computer-based test) or 80 (internet-based test)

- IELTS score of at least 6.5

Other Fees

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Calling all sports fans – this is your chance to learn how to tackle a management career in the sport and leisure industry. In our course, you’ll explore how to promote healthy lifestyle choices and supportive communities, while gaining leadership skills for maintaining community relationships and sports organisations. Broaden your career opportunities even further by completing units in sports marketing, administration and events.

Entry Requirements

Non-year 12 and mature age students not holding an appropriate year 12 or equivalent qualification may be eligible if they have:

A nationally recognised qualification at Certificate IV level or above

Demonstrated three years or more work experience in an area related to the study discipline (documentation required)

Successfully completed the Special Tertiary Admissions Test (STAT)

Successfully completed the Learning and Communicating Online unit of study

Other Fees

Overseas examination fees

Textbooks

Student Services and Amenities Fee (Max. $281/year)

Incidental unit costs

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Fort Hays State University has offered a high-caliber Master of Business Administration (MBA) program for over 30 years, but 2010 presents a whole new world of opportunities and challenges. This program exemplifies "Forward Thinking. World Ready." by preparing professionals to lead, to make challenging decisions and to succeed.

Whether you choose to earn an MBA for professional advancement or personal enrichment, this 34-hour program enables you to:

- Learn on your schedule, not ours. Take advantage of all the benefits of a longstanding, traditional on-campus program with the convenience of flexible, online instruction. Go to school part-time or full-time. Unlike some programs, there is no problem if life's demands mean that you have to sit out a semester or two.

- The campus comes to you. With no residency requirement, you can do everything online -- register, order books, talk with faculty and conduct research.

- A convenient rotation of courses ensures that you can easily plan out your program of study from the start and know when you'll graduate.

- Your core curriculum covers all key aspects of modern business theories and practices, but you can focus your studies on a career-relevant area of concentration.

- Learn with students from across the globe who bring a wealth of diverse, real-world experience to the classroom -- and build lasting networks.

- Work closely with your advisor to tailor your program to your needs and career goals.

While all MBA students complete the same core curriculum, you have the opportunity to select a concentration that best suits your professional and personal goals. Choose from:
Finance
General MBA Studies
Health Care Management
Health & Human Performance / Sports Management
Human Resource Management
Information Assurance
International Business
Leadership Studies
Management Information Systems
Marketing
Tourism and Hospitality Management

Entry Requirements

- Applicants should hold a bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university.

-Show a minimum grade point average of 2.50 (C plus) on the last 60 hours of undergraduate credit. (Departments may have a higher minimum grade point requirement average, so an applicant must check departmental admission requirements.)

- Have adequate preparation in the area of specialization in the area of proposed study

International Applicants
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You as an international student must meet minimum English proficiency requirements before beginning coursework at Fort Hays State University.

TOEFL (paper-based version) - 550 +
TOEFL (computer-based version) - 213 +
TOEFL (internet-based version) - 79 +
IELTS - 6.5 +
iTEP - 5

Other Fees

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