Valparaiso,
IN,
United States
Type
Private
Degrees offered
Bachelor's Degree
MSc in Sports Administration in Valparaiso United States | Valparaiso University
Valparaiso University
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Valparaiso United States
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Qualification
Masters Degree
Languages
English
Delivery Mode
On-Campus
Tuition (2025)
USD
13,241
Attendance
Full-time
Full-time Duration
24 months
The Master of Science specializing in Sports Administration (MSSA) is a 39-credit curriculum designed for those seeking expertise and career opportunities in sports personnel and facility management. This program prepares graduates for leadership and administrative roles across diverse environments such as public recreation departments, nonprofit organizations, venue and event operations, community sports initiatives, collegiate athletics administration, and professional sports teams. The Department of Kinesiology oversees this program.
The curriculum focuses on developing proficiency in seven key domains:
Leadership, administration, and structuring of recreation and athletics
Research methodologies
Legal considerations in sports
Promotion of programs and venues
Ethical practices in sports administration
Societal influences on sports
Financial management in athletics
This cross-disciplinary program incorporates graduate-level courses from Kinesiology along with complementary studies in Education, Psychology, Communication, and Liberal Arts.
Destination of Study
Subjects of Study
Language Requirements
English
IELTS 6.0
Qualification Requirements
All applicants must meet the admission criteria of the Graduate School. In addition, students must have an undergraduate degree, preferably with the equivalent of 12 credits in KIN, a KIN related area (e.g., Recreation and Leisure), or Business.
Law students applying to the dual degree (J.D./M.S.) program must meet all the standard admission requirements for the M.S. program.
6.0 minimum IELTS.
75 minimum TOEFL internet-based
780 minimum TOEIC
110 minimum Duolingo (the TESOL, ESC, MSN and DNP programs at Valpo do not accept Duolingo at this time)
56 minimum PTE
Earn a 3.0 GPA (B average) in all undergraduate and/or graduate coursework
Law students applying to the dual degree (J.D./M.S.) program must meet all the standard admission requirements for the M.S. program.
6.0 minimum IELTS.
75 minimum TOEFL internet-based
780 minimum TOEIC
110 minimum Duolingo (the TESOL, ESC, MSN and DNP programs at Valpo do not accept Duolingo at this time)
56 minimum PTE
Earn a 3.0 GPA (B average) in all undergraduate and/or graduate coursework
Tuition
USD
13,241