Overview

About the program

Students in the Sports Leadership program at University of Wisconsin Madison study in areas including athletic administration, coaching, justice in sport, legal and financial issues, and sports psychology. Graduates will be prepared for impactful leadership positions across diverse sports settings spanning K-12 and youth programs, colleges and universities, and professional teams. The MSL is an online degree program, accommodating students with busy lives throughout Wisconsin and beyond. The program exposes students to top professors, innovative sports leaders, and highest-level sports experiences at UW-Madison.

Programme Structure

Courses

Field Experience in Educational Leadership

Leadership and Justice in Sports

Coaching Athletics

Running a Championship System: The Badger Sports Leadership Road Course

Sports Science & Athlete Monitoring

Key information

Duration

Part-time
- 24 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2026-09-03 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-07-01 00:00:00
Starting 2027-01-20 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-12-01 00:00:00
Starting 2027-06-16 00:00:00
- Apply before 2027-04-01 00:00:00

Language

English

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Credits

30 SCH

Delivered

Online

Campus Location

Madison, United States

Disciplines

Sports Management Sport and Exercise Science Leadership View 152 other Masters in Sport and Exercise Science in United States

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General requirements

A bachelor’s degree from a regionally accredited U.S. institution or a comparable degree from an international institution

Essay statement (not to exceed two pages).

Official transcripts of prior undergraduate and graduate course completion.
Resume or CV.
Supporting document if the undergraduate GPA is below 3.00. The statement will include: an explanation regarding why the applicant's GPA does not accurately reflect potential, documentation of high potential for leadership, and a description of relevant experiences that affect abilities to serve in leadership roles.

Tuition Fees

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Non-residents

13500 USD / year

≈ 13500 USD / year
Out-of-State

13500 USD / year

≈ 13500 USD / year
Domestic

Applies to you

In-State

13500 USD / year

≈ 13500 USD / year

Funding

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Overview

About the program

Programme Structure

Courses

Key information

Duration

Start dates & application deadlines

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Credits

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Disciplines

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Academic requirements

English requirements

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General requirements

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