Overview
The Sports Administration program at Northwestern University has classes that are taught by faculty members who share their insights and practical knowledge based on extensive professional experience in sports. The program offers access to team executives and professionals in areas such as operations, marketing, and sponsorship in collegiate, professional, and amateur athletics. The curriculum offers a wide range of electives to enable you to focus on your areas of interest. An optional sports analytics specialization is also available.
An interdisciplinary professional program, MSA graduates will possess the knowledge, skills and aptitude to:
- Lead enterprising sports organizations within an evolving environment
- Synthesize data to support evidence based decision making
- Evaluate revenue streams and risk mitigation
- Create effective business plans to set strategic direction of a sports entity
Career paths
Only a tiny fraction of people will ever join the professional ranks as players, coaches or top executives, but jobs connected to sports marketing and administration will continue to grow, a result of demographics and the increasing demand for sophisticated organizations that specialize in youth sports. Those with appropriately rigorous education in the field will likely find significant professional opportunity.
Programme Structure
Courses include:
- Sports Research Methods
- Sports Marketing
- Organization of Sports
- Sports Business
- Legal and Ethical Issues
- Sports Public Relations
Key information
Duration
- Full-time
- 12 months
Start dates & application deadlines
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Credits
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Disciplines
Sports Management Media Management Public Relations View 115 other Masters in Media Management in United StatesAcademic requirements
We are not aware of any academic requirements for this programme.
English requirements
Other requirements
General requirements
- Complete the online application
- Submit a nonrefundable application fee of $75
- One sealed copy of official transcripts from ALL previously attended colleges and universities
- Two letters of recommendation focusing on academic achievement and ability
- Statement of purpose
- A writing sample
- Current résumé or curriculum vitae
- English Language Proficiency (international students)
Tuition Fee
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International
42482 USD/yearTuition FeeBased on the tuition of 42482 USD for the full programme during 12 months. -
National
42482 USD/yearTuition FeeBased on the tuition of 42482 USD for the full programme during 12 months.
- Estimated cost for entire program: $42,482 – $43,857
Living costs for Evanston
The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.
Funding
Studyportals Tip: Students can search online for independent or external scholarships that can help fund their studies. Check the scholarships to see whether you are eligible to apply. Many scholarships are either merit-based or needs-based.