A Top-Ranked Master's Degree for Sport Business & Administration
This 12-month master's degree features a convenient online delivery, and is one of the nation’s most highly-regarded programs. In the Sport and Exercise Science MS – Sport Administration Concentration, you’ll study sport finance, program management, marketing, law, events & facilities, fundraising & development, and current issues in the sport industry.
Through this program you will...
- Discover new resources and expand your networking contacts
- Transfer new skills to your work and open up new career options
- Demonstrate greater expertise in your field
- Incorporate your talents and interests into your degree
Prepare for a Rewarding Career in Sport Management and Administration
Graduates have secured jobs with organizations in the NFL, MLB, MLS, NHL and in university athletic departments across the country. The network of alumni from this UNC program includes professionals with:
- The Denver Broncos
- Colorado Avalanche and Rapids
- The New York Yankees
- Multiple U.S. Olympic sport organizations
- The Air Force Academy, University of Colorado, Colorado State University and UNC
Where will you head with your sports career? Specialize your studies to pursue opportunities with team organizations, sponsorship, apparel and licensing, facilities, ticketing and more.
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The experiences of our students tell the story best. Read about why our graduates love our program.
This online program can be completed in one calendar year, and you can still work while pursuing your master's degree. Some students coordinate their internships during one extra term.
The program internships provide special opportunities to help you bridge the gap between theory and experience, which means you will complete our program with working knowledge and connections in the field.
Coursework (30 Credit Hours)
To see the upcoming courses, visit this program's Current Students page.
Sport Administration Courses (21 Hours)
- SES 560 Critical Thinking and Ethical Considerations in Sport Administration (3)
- SES 570 Administration of Sport Organizations and Employees (3)
- SES 576 Sport Promotion and Marketing (3)
- SES 602 Introduction to Research in Sport & Exercise Science (3)
- SES 650 Financial Management for Sport Organizations (3)
- SES 675 Sport Facility and Event Management (3)
- SES 688 Legal Aspects of Sport (3)
Electives (Minimum 9 Hours)
- SES 671 Fundraising & Development in Sport (3)
- SES 692 Graduate Internship in Sport and Exercise Science (3 or 6) – this course involves working on a professional project; designed to assist students in gaining experience in the sport industry and/or to bridge the gap between theory and practice.
- SES 699 Thesis (6) – for those who choose the thesis option.
Program Completion Options
Non-Thesis
A Comprehensive Examination must be completed by all students who do not elect the thesis option. Your comprehensive examination will consist of a non-sequestered written literature review and analysis paper, focused on the content addressed in the Sport Administration Concentration.
Thesis
The thesis option is completed via enrollment in SES 699, which can be applied to your elective credits (see above). The thesis will require completion of a research study, including data collection and appropriate analysis. The thesis option requires advisor approval, and is designed for students who may continue to a Ph.D. program.
For full details, see the official program listing in the UNC Graduate Catalog.
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Additional Resources
- Visit the School of Sport and Exercise Science page for this program.
- You can also view information about the world-renowned UNC Sport Administration Faculty who work to bridge theory with practice and are in constant collaboration and consultation with sport professionals.