Master of Science in Sports Administration

Valparaiso University

The Master of Science with a concentration in Sports Administration (MSSA) is a 39-credit program for individuals interested in developing competence and pursuing careers in the management of sports personnel and facilities. 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. The program is administered through the Department of Kinesiology.The program emphasizes competency in seven core areas:Leadership, management, and organization of recreation and sportResearch methodsLegal aspects of sportsMarketing of programs and facilitiesEthics in sports managementSports in a social contextFinancial aspects of sportIn this interdisciplinary program, students take graduate coursework through the Department of Kinesiology and other graduate programs, including Education, Psychology, Communication, and Liberal Studies.

College of Arts and Sciences