Online Sports Leadership Degree :: Accredited Universities

Developed in collaboration with Northeastern University's Center for Sport in Society, the online Master of Sports Leadership provides the foundation for careers in management, marketing, or communications within a variety of sport-related occupations. These can include everything from working with professional or intercollegiate sports teams to fitness clubs or wellness organizations.

Program Objectives:
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1. Identify your leadership style and strengths

2. Understand what it takes to build and maintain highly effective teams—on the field or in the office

3. Learn the most effective approaches and techniques for tackling ethical dilemmas

4. Consider the legal issues related to equipment use, facility management, and accommodation for special populations

5. Assess the application of sports and athletics for greater social and economic good

6. Review the planning, scheduling, and financial issues associated with running a successful athletics program

7. Discover how to use sports to foster diversity, prevent violence, and improve the health of local and global communities

Entry Requirements

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

International applicants for whose English is not a primary language must prove English language proficiency in one of the following ways:

TOEFL - 79 and a writing portion of 20
IELTS - 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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The Master of Arts in Organizational Leadership degree program will provide specific training, growth and development in decision-making, communication, conflict and change management, strategic management, human resource management, and approaches to leadership across cultures. The program will review motivation, ethics, creativity, strategic planning and vision, group development, teamwork, technology, and organizational development. It will expose students to theories and application of effective leadership in a variety of organizational contexts. Students will learn how to manage and motivate individuals and teams and discover how to use strategies and models to effect change within a variety of leadership and organizational structures.

Graduates of CBU's Master of Arts in Organizational Leadership program are prepared for management and executive level leadership positions in today's fast paced global business environment. The program studies complex and current issues in leadership as well as the social dynamics of organizations, problem solving, strategic planning, research methodology, and policy formulation.

The Master of Arts in Organizational Leadership will prepare students to advance their proficiency as well as their profession as business leaders, managers, trainers, administrators, designers and leaders in a range of business and educational settings and capacities, including work in the fields of education, entertainment, government, religious organizations, retail businesses, healthcare, business, sports, politics, and nonprofits.

Entry Requirements

A Bachelor’s degree

Official sealed transcripts

2 recommendations - http://www.cbuonline.edu/_pdf/recommendatio_form_grad_ops.pdf

Current Resume

500 word essay covering these areas:

- Purpose for entering the program

- Long term professional goals

- Reasons for choosing to study at California Baptist University

- Factors that will make applicant a good FEMBA candidate

Applicants are considered based on a combination of GPA (minimum 2.5), management and professional work experience.

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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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The Sports Management degree prepares students to meet the demands of working in the sports industry through applying a variety of management, leadership, administration, and business learned competencies, skill sets, and knowledge throughout the curriculum. Students will learn to analyze, evaluate, and synthesize core issues central to sports finance, sports marketing, sports sociology, and sports ethics.

Entry Requirements

The bachelor’s degree program is open to students who possess a high school diploma or its equivalent.

All students who enroll in the bachelor's degree program must enroll in COLL100 - Foundations of Online Learning as their first course.

International Students
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Applicants self-certify on their admissions application that they have received the equivalent of a U.S. high school diploma.

Depending on the country of citizenship applicants may be required to provide documentation of English proficiency to complete their admission file. Please check at "http://www.apu.apus.edu/admissions/general-information/international-students/english-proficiency.htm".

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