Overview

The world of sports demands strong, ethical leaders who can navigate the complexities of athletic administration while motivating athletes to reach their full potential. An on-campus or online master’s in Athletic Administration and Coaching from at University of North Dakota equips you with the skills and knowledge, to excel in coaching, athletic administration and sports leadership at all levels.

Key facts

Designed for aspiring leaders passionate about sports, teamwork and inspiring others, this master’s program offers a real-world approach to learning. You’ll gain hands-on experience tackling the challenges faced by athletic administrators and coaches while mastering ethical leadership, risk management and sports psychology. With a curriculum tailored to the evolving demands of the sports industry, you’ll graduate prepared to lead, motivate and create lasting impact in athletic programs and organizations.

Through the core curriculum, you’ll gain a comprehensive understanding of sports leadership from both a philosophical and administrative perspective. You’ll develop the ability to:

Navigate ethical challenges in sports leadership.
Manage sports organizations effectively.
Assess and mitigate risks in athletic programs.
Apply effective coaching strategies to develop high-performing athletes and teams.

With electives, you can customize your master’s degree to focus on coaching, sports psychology, administration or advocacy, ensuring your education aligns with your professional goals.

Upon completing the program, you will:

Develop advanced leadership skills in decision-making, ethical practices and communication.
Gain a deep understanding of key topics such as sports psychology, risk management and team dynamics.
Apply your knowledge to real-world scenarios, preparing you to tackle challenges in sports leadership.
Equip yourself with the tools and credentials to pursue roles such as athletic director, coach or sports administrator.

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Ethical Sports Leadership
Sports Risk Management
Social Issues Sports
Sports Psychology Teams
Sports Psychology Coaches
Philosophy Application Coaching Methods

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 24 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2026-08-24 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-08-01 00:00:00 , National
Starting 2027-01-12 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-12-01 00:00:00 , National
- Apply before 2026-09-01 00:00:00 , International
Starting 2027-05-18 00:00:00
- Apply before 2027-05-01 00:00:00 , National
- Apply before 2027-02-01 00:00:00 , International
Starting 2027-08-24 00:00:00
- Apply before 2027-05-01 00:00:00 , International

Language

English

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Credits

30 SCH

Delivered

On Campus, Online

Campus Location

Grand Forks, United States

Disciplines

Coaching Sport and Exercise Science View 458 other Masters in Sport and Exercise Science in United States

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Academic requirements

GPA

2.7

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General requirements

A four-year bachelor’s degree from a regionally accredited college or university.
A cumulative Grade Point Average (GPA) of at least 2.75 for all undergraduate work or a GPA of at least 3.00 for the last two years of undergraduate work (based on a 4.00 scale).
Satisfy the School of Graduate Studies’ English Language Proficiency requirements as published in the graduate catalog.
Application Requirements. In additional to the application form and fee, the following must be submitted as part of the application process:Three letters of recommendations
One official copy of all academic transcripts
Statement of Goals and Objectives

Tuition Fees

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Non-residents

8790 USD / year

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Out-of-State

8790 USD / year

≈ 8790 USD / year
Domestic

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In-State

8790 USD / year

≈ 8790 USD / year

Living costs

Grand Forks

United States

1000 - 2180 USD / month

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