Master of Science in Sport Management and Leadership
Program Overview
The master's in sport management and leadership is designed for you —the working professional, the student, the aspiring team leader, the ambitious go-getter with a passion for sports. Led by expert faculty, this hybrid program infuses applied business principles in the sport industry with the human-centric dimensions of leadership.
As a graduate of this program, you will be in high demand. The U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics projects the sport industry to grow by $600 billion by 2025, with tens of thousands of new jobs created. To help you lead the action, curriculum will include courses in leadership, change management, sport business, finance, marketing and public relations, and research. Your versatile course of study will help propel you to career success, and help you grow as an individual, all on your time.
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 degree program in sport management and leadership requires a total of 30 credit hours.
- ODL 510 Contemporary Organization and Development Foundations
- SML 510 Critical Issues in Sport Management and Leadership
- ODL 520 Leadership Foundations
- ODL 511 Managing Change with Agility and Resilience
- SML 520 Business of Sport
- SML 521 Finance for Leaders
- SML 522 Sport Marketing and Public Relations
- ODL 522 Communication Skills for Leaders
- ODL 531 Research Methods
- ODL 570 Program Capstone
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
Potential job roles for graduates include:
- Coach
- Athletic Director
- Team Manager
- Parks and Recreation Director
- Sports Information Director
- Educator
