A Master’s in Sport Administration gives you the skills needed to work in the field of athletics. Behind the scenes, there are many jobs that make the product on the court or field happen. If you are passionate about sports and interested in launching or advancing your career in the exciting field of sport management and administration, earning your Master’s in Sport Administration Online from the University of Cincinnati will help you stay ahead of the competition.
Athletics are ingrained in the culture of Cincinnati. Our city is the home of three professional sports teams, a handful of local colleges, and a robust high school sports scene. Our year-round sporting events and activities provide ample opportunities to grow and establish yourself in the sport management industry.
Our program is designed for coaches and administrators working at every level in athletics. Each course provides training that is immediately applicable to your current position, whether you are new to the field or have years of experience.
The University of Cincinnati brings decades of faculty experience directly to you with our 100% online sport administration masters program. Our professors believe in the real-life applications of what you learn, not just teaching from textbooks or theoretical examples. That is why you will not take a single midterm or final exam. Our curriculum is focused on blending theory and practice. Our faculty have 40+ years of experience applying these concepts in the real world.
UC Online has partnered with several organizations at both a state and national level. Through our relationship with the National Interscholastic Athletic Administrators Association (NIAAA), you will have the opportunity to complete the NIAAA certification program. Becoming a Registered Athletic Administrator or a Certified Athletic Administrator are both great options for helping to advance your career in athletics.
Our Master’s in Sport Administration program is committed to diversity in the sport arena. Over 40% of our student population are females and 4 of our 8 faculty are women. In an industry that has been predominantly male driven in the past, we are committed to growing the number of females in the industry. UC Online has partnered with Women Leaders in College Sports to help grow this vision.
Careers in the sports industry vary greatly. With a Sport Administration Masters degree from The University of Cincinnati, you will have the business acumen combined with an understanding of the special nature of the sports industry that will prepare you for the competitive world of sports business.
Obtaining employment in sport requires a distinctive game plan that often draws heavily on face-to- face networking with industry professionals. That’s why we developed our online Master of Science in Sport Administration program to leverage the Bearcat Nation’s vast alumni network and UC faculty members with close industry connections.
Distance learners will benefit from a framework built specifically for work in sport including options to:
Yes. Many of our students qualify for some type of financial aid.
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No. your degree will be conferred by the University of Cincinnati, which will also be reflected on your transcripts and degree.
Yes. You can provide additional recommendation letters. You can simply add the additional recommender’s contact email in your application. They will receive an email from UC asking for their recommendation. This can be a good idea if you’re worried about one of your recommenders not getting their letter in on time.
The University of Cincinnati is one of the first institutions to offer online courses. Innovation in education is at the forefront of what we do. We have expanded the convenience and quality of our online learning to online degree programs. Today, we offer nearly 100 degrees from undergraduate to doctoral programs.
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