Master of Sport Administration (MSA)

The UIU Advantage

Looking for an exceptional, convenient education to advance or kick off your career in sports? UIU’s Master of Sport Administration is delivered entirely online. As a graduate, you will understand the organizational, financial, personnel and technology issues involved in sport and sport business and have a greater understanding of the needs within athletic departments in high school, college, and professional sports.

Why Master of Sport Administration at UIU?

• Your MSA follows a fast-paced, 8-week curriculum that is especially flexible, convenient and affordable for adult learners.
• The MSA degree provides learners with the current theories, concepts, and learning models necessary to assume administrative, coaching and leadership roles in high school, higher education and sports business settings.
• Graduates are positioned to make significant contributions to their respective sport organizations.
• Learn from faculty who have real-world experience and are experts in the fields they teach; enjoy the support of helpful, caring staff who are there for you from start to finish.

Area of Emphasis

The degree is available with an emphasis in:

• Sport Management

Curriculum

The Upper Iowa University Master of Sport Administration degree requires 36 semester credits of graduate-level coursework with a minimum cumulative grade point average of 3.0 on a 4.0 scale for completion. A full-time course load is three semester credits per session (UIU has two sessions per semester).

Degree Requirements

18 Core Requirements

• SA 501 Sport Administration 3
• SA 503 Ethics in Sport 3
• SA 515 Sport Communication and Marketing 3
• SA 525 Sport Law and Contract Negotiation 3
• SA 570 Research Methods in Sport Administration 3
• SA 590 Capstone Seminar 3

18 Emphasis in Sport Management Credits

• SA 510 Managing Intercollegiate Athletics 3
• SA 520 Sport Finance 3
• SA 565 Sport Sales and Professional Development 3
• SA 575 Sport Facilities Management 3
• SA 580 International Sport Management 3
• SA 5xx Sport Administration Elective 3

MSA Vision Statement

The Master of Sport Administration Program of the School of Business and Professional Studies at Upper Iowa University is committed to establishing itself as a national leader in educating and preparing graduate students who maintain active, healthy lifestyles for leadership positions in sports organizations. Our success is dependent upon a diverse community of students, the support of alumni and friends, and faculty members who are uniquely qualified to lead the changing world of sports through valued partnerships and excellent service to sports organizations.