Graduate Certificate in Sport Management
Program Overview
The graduate certificate in Sport Management consists of 12 credit hours, or 4 courses, from the Master of Science in Sport Management and Leadership offered online by Newberry College. This program is structured as a part-time offering and each course will take 8 weeks to complete. Students can use these credits to count toward the full Master of Science in Sport Management and Leadership degree, which will require an additional 18 credit hours.
Admission Requirements
Individuals seeking admission to a Newberry College graduate program must meet the following minimal requirements:
- Provide official transcripts from an accredited degree-granting university or college demonstrating completion of a bachelor's degree.
- Students must have earned a minimum of a bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university (as recognized by the Council for Higher Education Accreditation)
- Students must have a minimum, cumulative college GPA of 2.75 on a 4.0 scale OR 3.0 or higher during the final 60 hours of undergraduate coursework. The GPA requirement is waived for applicants with a GPA of 3.0 or higher for an earned graduate degree.
Learning Path
The online master’s certificate in sport management requires a total of 12 credit hours:
- SML 510 Critical Issues in Sport Management and Leadership
- SML 520 Business of Sport
- SML 521 Finance for Leaders
- SML 522 Sport Marketing and Public Relations
Pathway Toward MS Degree
- These 4 certificate courses (12 credits) apply toward the full MS in Sport Management and Leadership degree.
- After completing the certificate, students need an additional 18 credit hours to complete the MS degree.
Tuition and Financial Aid
Tuition Rate: $575 per credit hour
Included Fees / Costs:
- Application fee — No fee to apply
- Student Services fees — included in tuition
- Course Resource fee —included in tuition
- Testing fees — included in tuition
Other Expenses:
- Books and Supplies —varies by course; approx $100-$300 per course
- Transcript fees (for transferring schools) —varies by institution; typically $20-$30 per school
Financial Aid and Grants:
- FAFSA (Free Application for Federal Student Aid) is encouraged
- Newberry College school code: 003440
Career Possibilities
Graduates of the Certificate in Sport Management may pursue roles such as:
- Arena / Stadium Manager
- Compliance Coordinator
- Athletic Academic Counselor
- Equipment Manager
- Athletic Director
- Events Manager
- Athletics Administrator
- Game Operations
- Head or Assistant Coach
