Master of Science in Sports Administration

Master of Science in Sports Administration is a Masters program taught at Coker College, USA. Intake: Fall, Spring. The program is offered in campus-based modes with full-time (1–2 years) options.

The Master of Science in Sports Administration at Coker College is an online program focused on sports administration. Students study sport administration, including sport communication, coaching, recruiting, and fundraising. Coursework also covers business concepts such as management, finance, marketing, and leadership, plus legal issues covering legal and ethical issues in sports and organizational and NCAA compliance.

The program is delivered online in a flexible format with 8-week terms. Students can complete the degree in ONE or TWO years, depending on whether they take 1 or 2 classes per term. Students work with courses such as Sports Information and Communication, Legal and Ethical Issues in Sports, Fundraising in Sports, and Legal and Ethical Issues in Sports, alongside related business and sports administration classes.

The program is for applicants who already hold a bachelor’s degree and want training for athletic-focused positions. It also builds a professional leadership portfolio and includes work on public relations campaigns for athletic programs and an athletic fundraising program with fiscal budgets.

Modules

• Sports Information and Communication (SPAD 610)
• Coaching and Recruiting (SPAD 620)
• Athletic Facilities Management (SPAD 650)
• Fundraising in Sports (SPAD 630)
• Analysis of Sports (SPAD 660)
• Legal and Ethical Issues in Sports (SPAD 640)
• Leadership and Team Management (BUS 641)
• Financial Management (BUS 520)
• Marketing Strategy (BUS 530)
• Fundamentals of Management (BUS 540)

The minimum requirements for admission in Master of Science in Sports Administration at Coker College for all applicants (Domestic or International) are:

• program specific academic requirment set by Coker College.
• English Language OR any other language requirments as set by Coker College as pre-requiste for admission in Master of Science in Sports Administration.

Note: Please check the university website in the link below.

• Applicants must hold a bachelor’s degree from a college or university accredited by an agency recognized by the Council for Higher Education Accreditation with an overall undergraduate grade point average of 3.0 on a 4.0 scale. Students with a lower undergraduate grade point average may be reviewed for admission by the program faculty.
• Portfolio of materials: Official transcripts from all undergraduate and/or graduate institutions attended.
• A one-page personal statement explaining the student’s educational and career goals.
• Resume.
• Two professional letters of recommendation. Electronic signatures accepted.

Please check detail of study units at https://www.coker.edu/programs-degrees/master-science-college-athletic-administration/

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