Sports Administration, M.S.

With an M.S. in sports administration, Valpo students develop competence and pursue careers in the management of sports personnel and facilities.

Why Sports Administration at Valpo?

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 seven core areas:

Leadership, management, and organization of recreation and sport
Research methods
Legal aspects of sports
Marketing of programs and facilities
Ethics in sports management
Sports in a social context
Financial aspects of sport

In this interdisciplinary program, students take graduate coursework through the College of Business and other graduate programs, including Education, Psychology, Communication, and Liberal Studies.

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Curriculum

MS in Sports Administration (36 Cr.)

Business Core		12 credits
MBA 503	Accounting Information for Decision Analysis	3 credits
MBA 508	Strategic Thinking and Action	3 credits
	Two of the following:
MBA 506	Leadership in a Global Environment	3 credits
MBA 561	Project Management	3 credits
MBA 565	Developing People	3 credits
Sports Administration Core		15 credits
SMGT 533	Management and Development of Facilities	3 credits
SMGT 570	Sport and the Law	3 credits
ECON 567	Sports Economics	3 credits
	One of the following:
SMGT 543	Sports Marketing, Promotions, and Fundraising	3 credits
MBA 505	Marketing Management and Consumer Experience	3 credits
	One of the following:
SMGT 533	Management and Development of Facilities	3 credits
MBA 504	Financial Analysis	3 credits
Sports Administration Electives		6 credits
	Two courses from the following options:
SMGT 510	Psychology of Sport	3 credits
SMGT 520	Women and Sports	3 credits
SMGT 530	Sport and Society	3 credits
SMGT 590	Special Topics in Sports Management	3 credits
	Or a class approved by the College of Business graduate advisor
Internship/CPT:		3 credits
SMGT 586	Internship in Sports Administration	1 credit
SMGT 695	Master’s Thesis	3 credits

Admission Requirements

All applicants must meet the graduate admission criteria (see Graduate Admission page). Additionally, candidates must hold an undergraduate degree, preferably in a related field.

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