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 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.

In this interdisciplinary program, students take graduate coursework through the College of Business and other graduate programs, including education, psychology, communication, and liberal studies.

Applying is free, and you can get started today. Valpo is one of the highest-ranked institutions in the Midwest for academic reputation and value. Merit scholarships are available for graduate students, and current Valpo students and alumni can apply for the Back to Valpo Scholarship, keeping tuition manageable no matter where you’re starting from. Current Valpo students can also apply for early entry.

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About Our Sports Administration Master’s Degree

Valpo’s sports administration master’s program emphasizes competency in four core areas:

Management and development of sport facilities and events
Marketing, promotion, and fundraising of sporting events, facilities, and organizations
Legal aspects of sports
Financial aspects of sports

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Admission Requirements

Admission to the master of science in sports administration program is decided by the following criteria:

A completed Valparaiso University graduate application.
Official transcripts of all previous undergraduate and graduate work. Applicants must have maintained a minimum 2.75 GPA in all previous coursework.
Current curriculum vitae (CV) or resume.
Two letters of recommendation.
A 1-2 page reflective essay.

Please note: Non-native English speakers must submit proof of English proficiency and a copy of their passport.

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Curriculum

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.

Students strengthen their business acumen through a broad selection of graduate-level business courses that complement the sports administration core curriculum, and complete the program with additional electives tailored to their individual professional interests and goals.

Sports Administration, MSSA

Total: 36 Cr.

Sports Administration Core: 12 Cr.

SADM 533 – Management and Development of Facilities – 3 Cr.
SADM 543 – Sports Marketing, Promotions, and Fundraising – 3 Cr.
SADM 553 – Financial Aspects of Sport – 3 Cr.
SADM 570 – Sport and the Law – 3 Cr.

Business Core: 9 Cr.

Take three courses from the following options:

MBA 501 – Quantitative Methods in Management – 3 Cr.
MBA 502 – Managerial Economics – 3 Cr.
MBA 503 – Accounting Information for Decision Analysis – 3 Cr.
MBA 504 – Financial Analysis – 3 Cr.
MBA 505 – Marketing Management & Consumer Experience – 3 Cr.
MBA 506 – Leadership in a Global Environment – 3 Cr.
MBA 507 – Global Trade: Governance, Digitization, and Sustainability – 3 Cr.
MBA 508 – Strategic Thinking and Action – 3 Cr.
MBA 559 – High Performance Organizations – 3 Cr.
MBA 561 – Project Management – 3 Cr.
MBA 565 – Developing People – 3 Cr.
MBA 574 – Digital Marketing – 3 Cr.
MBA 590 – Special Topics – 3 Cr.

Electives: 15 Cr.

Take five courses (15 credits) from the following options:

SADM 500 – Leadership in Sport Organizations – 3 Cr.
SADM 501 – Salary Cap Management – 3 Cr.
SADM 502 – College Athletics Administration – 3 Cr.
SADM 503 – Negotiation in Sports – 3 Cr.
SADM 504 – Governance and Policy in Sports – 3 Cr.
SADM 510 – Psychology of Sport – 3 Cr.
SADM 520 – Women in Sports – 3 Cr.
SADM 530 – Sport and Society – 3 Cr.
SADM 550 – Human Resource Management in Sports – 3 Cr.
SADM 560 – Sports Analytics – 3 Cr.
SADM 580 – Esports Management – 3 Cr.
SADM 590 – Special Topics in Sports Management – 3 Cr.
ECON 567 – Sports Economics – 3 Cr.
SADM 586 – Internship in Sports Administration – 1 Cr. OR
MBA 586 – Internship in Management – 1 Cr.
Or a class approved by the Sports Administration program director

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