Overview

Graduates of this program may assume supervisory and administrative positions in a variety of settings, including public recreation systems, voluntary agencies, facility and event management, community-based athletic programs, college athletic administration, and professional sports organizations.

Education

The Sports Administration program at Valparaiso University emphasizes competency in seven core areas:

Leadership, management, and organization of recreation and sport

Research methods

Legal aspects of sports

Marketing of programs and facilities

Ethics in sports management

Sports in a social context

Financial aspects of sport

In addition, students in the program are encouraged to elect coursework in the areas of financial accounting and financial management.

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Research Methods in Sport and Physical Education

Global Leadership and Team Development

Management and Development of Facilities

Sports Marketing, Promotions, and Fund-Raising

Financial Aspects of Sport

Sport and the Law

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 12 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2026-08-20 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-05-01 00:00:00 , International
Starting 2027-01-14 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-10-01 00:00:00 , International

Language

English

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Credits

36 SCH

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Valparaiso, United States

Disciplines

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General requirements

Graduate from an accredited college or university
Earn a 3.0 GPA (B average) in all undergraduate and/or graduate coursework
Submit all required documents for domestic or international citizenship
Valpo’s graduate application
Official transcripts from all university courses you’ve taken
Two recommendation letters from professors or employers
A statement of purpose that describes why you are applying to Valpo, your interest in the degree program, and how it affects your personal and professional development
Application fee

Tuition Fees

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Non-residents

26424 USD / year

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Out-of-State

26424 USD / year

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In-State

26424 USD / year

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Living costs

Valparaiso

United States

1223 - 1978 USD / month

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