Master of Arts in Sports Leadership
Why Pursue a Master of Arts in Sports Leadership at North Central College?
A master's degree in Sport Leadership prepares students to apply business, coaching, sportsmanship, and physical education exercise science principles to effectively manage athletic programs and teams, fitness/rehabilitation facilities and health clubs, sport recreation services, sports administration, sports marketing, sports management, and other related services to leadership positions within the sports industry.
Graduate Degree Program Features
- 100% Online Curriculum - flexible courses designed to fit busy schedules
- Comprehensive Curriculum - a strong curriculum that looks to the future by offering courses in trending sports leadership topics, such as Sport Promotion, Marketing and Public Relations; Financial Models in Sport, and Management of Facilities and Events.
Student Learning Outcomes
- Correlate principles of leadership with knowledge of sport and the sport industry in order to advance organizational strategic initiatives.
- Articulate and apply principles of financial and facilities management, marketing, and human resource management in the leadership of a sport organization.
- Articulate and apply theories of motivation, leadership and talent development.
- Apply principles of conflict resolution and collaboration in their organizations and teams.
- Apply ethical and legal principles and evidence-based decision making to solve dilemmas.
- Demonstrate understanding of diversity, equity and cultural difference, and be able to utilize techniques to interrupt bias and create a culture of inclusion.
Sport Leadership, M.A.
A minimum of 36 credit hours: 15 credit hours of core courses, 15 credit hours in Sport Leadership courses and six credit hours of electives.
Core Courses
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MORG 500 - Leadership and Organizational Theory
MORG 500 - Leadership and Organizational Theory
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MORG 525 - Diversity and Inclusion
MORG 525 - Diversity and Inclusion
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MORG 550 - Communication, Group Dynamics and Conflict Resolution
MORG 550 - Communication, Group Dynamics and Conflict Resolution
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MORG 575 - Evidence Based Decision-Making
MORG 575 - Evidence Based Decision-Making
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MORG 696 - Innovation Project
MORG 696 - Innovation Project
Sport Leadership Courses
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MBUS 505 - Management - Organizational Behavior
MBUS 505 - Management - Organizational Behavior
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MSPT 603 - Legal and Ethical Aspects of Sport
MSPT 603 - Legal and Ethical Aspects of Sport
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MSPT 606 - Sport Promotion, Marketing and Public Relations
MSPT 606 - Sport Promotion, Marketing and Public Relations
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MSPT 609 - Financial Models in Sport
MSPT 609 - Financial Models in Sport
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MSPT 612 - Management of Facilities and Events
MSPT 612 - Management of Facilities and Events
Elective Courses
Two of the following:
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MBUS 500 - Data Analytics for Managers
MBUS 500 - Data Analytics for Managers
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MBUS 606 - Entrepreneurship and New Venture Strategy
MBUS 606 - Entrepreneurship and New Venture Strategy
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MHED 610 - Higher Education Administration
MHED 610 - Higher Education Administration
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MHED 620 - Higher Education Past, Present and Future
MHED 620 - Higher Education Past, Present and Future
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MHRM 625 - Recruitment and Selection
MHRM 625 - Recruitment and Selection
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MHRM 645 - Workforce Training and Development
MHRM 645 - Workforce Training and Development
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MHRM 655 - Compensation and Benefits
MHRM 655 - Compensation and Benefits
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MORG 600 - High Potential Leadership Coaching
MORG 600 - High Potential Leadership Coaching
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MORG 625 - Assessment, Evaluation and Planning
MORG 625 - Assessment, Evaluation and Planning
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MORG 675 - Strategic Leadership and Organizational Design
MORG 675 - Strategic Leadership and Organizational Design
Graduate Online Learning
We pride ourselves on giving personal attention to our graduate students. Our sports leadership program faculty are committed to getting to know their online students and work diligently to foster community within the program. Our online graduate programs are personal but flexible. They are rigorous and challenging, yet supportive and encouraging. Our online students will not only walk away with a meaningful degree but also a community.
Learn more about graduate online learning at North Central College.