Sport Administration: Online
Master's
Why study Sport Administration?
The Master of Science (M.S.) in Sport Administration program at the University of Cincinnati is designed for students seeking to advance their career in the sport industry. Our curriculum examines issues and challenges facing sport business professionals through the unique lens of interscholastic and intercollegiate athletic administrators. Within the sports industry, there is a need for skilled sport managers in the areas of sales, development, corporate partnerships, finance, public relations, marketing, facility and event operations, compliance, student-athlete support services, and more.
Our one-year program* is built around developing skills in these areas through real-world application of course content, industry partnerships, and research-based best practices. The master’s program is available both on-campus and online.
* The program can be completed in one year if the student is enrolled full-time. Part-time options are also available.
Admission Requirements
Prerequisites
- A bachelor’s degree from an institutionally accredited college/university.
- An overall 3.0 GPA (on a 4.0 scale) or higher from all previous undergraduate coursework. Those with less than a 3.0 GPA may be considered for acceptance if the applicant takes the GRE or has a minimum of 3 years work experience in Sport Administration post bachelor's degree completition.
- Proof of English proficiency if English is not the applicant’s native language.
Admission Materials
- Resume or CV.
- Transcripts.
- Goal Statement.
- Two Letters of Reference.
Graduates of this program will be prepared for the careers listed below. All opportunities may not be listed.
The information provided is sourced from a third party, Lightcast. Their product, called Career Coach, combines extensive labor market data from Lightcast and the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics. It provides insights on industry, occupation, compensation, and projected growth for each profession. Economic and workforce information is available for various geographic regions. Some careers may require additional training or education.The online Master of Science in Sport Administration degree at the University of Cincinnati takes a comprehensive approach to sports management education. Our online courses develop proficiency in key business areas, such as marketing and finance, with a curriculum tailored to the challenges of intercollegiate, interscholastic, and professional sports.
Each course in this online program approaches athletic administration from a different angle, giving students the opportunity to develop advanced knowledge in many areas that can prepare them for future high school, college and professional sports management careers.
This program will culminate in a capstone project where you will demonstrate mastery of your new skills. You will select an industry partner, with faculty approval, to tackle a real-world challenge in your area of interest.
Our faculty has over 40 years of high school and college athletic administration experience and by partnering with the National Federation of State High School Associations (NFHS), together, we provide the very best possible educational opportunities and cultivate the next generation of sport industry leaders in athletic administration.
Explore unique opportunities, faculty, and resources available in UC Online
Contact Information
Find related programs in the following interest areas:
Program Code: 18MAS-SPAD-MS-.SPAD-DL