Master of Science in Sports Administration – Leadership Online
Deepen your impact beyond the field with a leadership-focused master’s degree that fits your strategy for career growth in athletics.
Program Overview
A quick look at your online master’s degree in sports administration – leadership program
Develop persuasive messaging techniques while discovering your own authentic leadership style in the Master of Science in Sports Administration – Leadership online program from Southeastern Oklahoma State University. Gain a relevant foundation in research methodology, sports administration, facilities management, event planning, finance and legal issues, risk management, athlete promotion, advanced statistics, coaching theory, strength and conditioning programming, and fundraising.
Choose electives to customize your degree to focus on your goals in sports studies, communication, leadership and administration, gender equity, and more. Ideal for working professionals, this flexible online master's in sports administration program enables you to broaden your peer network of athletics administrators while gaining valuable insight from our supportive faculty, many of whom have extensive experience as coaches, athletic directors, or sports nutritionists.
As a graduate of this M.S. in Sports Administration – Leadership online program, you will be prepared for advanced roles such as:
- Athletic Director
- Director of Operations
- Facility Manager
- General Manager
- Event Marketing Manager
- Athletic Director
- Director of Operations
- Facility Manager
- General Manager
- Event Marketing Manager
Also available:
Southeastern offers several unique areas of emphasis for the M.S. in Sports Administration online. Check out all our M.S. in Sports Administration online degree programs.
Accreditation
The John Massey School of Business at Southeastern Oklahoma State University is accredited by AACSB International (AACSB).
Why choose an SE online degree?
Our experienced faculty are experts in their fields and guide you through your program with one-on-one support. Specialized curriculum emphasizes connectivity and real-world applications.
Tuition
Our affordable tuition is designed for working adults
Southeastern Oklahoma State University offers students the opportunity to earn online degrees with affordable, pay-as-you-go tuition that includes fees.
| Program | Per Credit Hour | Per Course | Per Program* |
|---|---|---|---|
| M.S. in Sports Administration – Leadership | $388 | $1,164 | $11,640 |
*University reserves the right to change tuition and fees at any time.
Financial Aid
Financial aid is available for those who qualify. The first step in applying for financial aid is to file your Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA). SOSU's Federal School Code is 003179.
Contact Us
Student Financial Aid Office425 W. University Blvd.
Durant, OK 74701-3347
Phone: 580-745-2186
Fax: 580-745-7469
Email: [email protected]
Tuition breakdown:
Calendar
Establish a timeline for your program that works for you
At Southeastern, you never have to wait long to get started on your online degree program. The chart below shows upcoming start dates along with important deadlines.
| 8 week courses | Program Start Date | Application Deadline | Document Deadline | Payment Due | Last Class Day |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fall II | 10/14/24 | 9/30/24 | 9/30/24 | 11/1/24 | 12/8/24 |
| Spring I | 1/13/25 | 12/16/24 | 12/16/24 | 2/25/25 | 3/2/25 |
| Spring II | 3/10/25 | 2/17/25 | 2/17/25 | 4/15/25 | 5/4/25 |
| Summer I | 5/12/25 | 4/28/25 | 4/28/25 | 6/1/25 | 6/29/25 |
| Summer II | 6/30/25 | 6/16/25 | 6/16/25 | 7/3/25 | 8/10/25 |
| Fall I | 8/18/25 | 8/4/25 | 8/4/25 | 9/15/25 | 10/5/25 |
| Fall II | 10/13/25 | 9/29/25 | 9/29/25 | 11/1/25 | 12/7/25 |
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Admissions
Get ready to apply for your sports administration leadership master’s
Southeastern Oklahoma State University's online M.S. in Sports Administration – Leadership program has specific requirements that applicants must meet to enroll. Please read the admission guidelines to ensure you qualify.
- Online Application
- Bachelor's Degree
- Minimum 2.0 GPA
- No GRE or GMAT required
If you have any special circumstances that need further clarification, please contact us at 844-515-9100.
To meet the admission requirements for the M.S. in Sports Administration online program, applicants must meet one of the following criteria:
- Bachelor's degree from a regionally accredited university with a minimum 2.75 overall GPA or minimum 3.0 GPA in the last 60 hours of courses, or
- Bachelor's degree from a regionally accredited university with a minimum 2.0 overall GPA AND a current resume demonstrating two years of experience in the field of study—must be reviewed and approved by program coordinator, or
- Bachelor's degree from a regionally accredited university and at least 6 hours in a graduate program from a regionally accredited university with a minimum 3.0 cumulative GPA and must be in good standing at previous university
- No GRE is required for Southeastern Oklahoma State University online M.S. in Sports Administration programs
- There is a non-refundable $30 application fee for both domestic and international students
The M.S. in Sports Administration degree online at SE allows a maximum of nine credit hours that can be transferred from another program with approval from the program coordinator.
International Application and Admissions Requirements: Please note, unfortunately, students with an F-1 visa are ineligible for online programs.
- Complete the application.
- Academic Records:
- Original final post-secondary transcript(s) from each college or university attended within the United States.
- Post-secondary records from outside the U.S. must be course-by-course analyzed by a NACES (www.NACES.org) educational credential evaluation service such as IERF or WES or ECE.
- English Proficiency: Internet-based TOEFL score of 79 or an IELTS Academic score of 6.5; taken within 2 years of enrollment.
- For TOEFL, have your score report sent to Southeastern (institution code: 6657).
- For IELTS, let us know your TRF number.
- You do not need TOEFL or IELTS scores if you meet one of the following:
- English is your first language from a country whose official language is English
- You have a bachelor’s degree from a U.S. college or university
- You have a bachelor’s degree from an English speaking country
Official sealed transcripts from all previous institutions should be sent to Southeastern Oklahoma State University:
Southeastern Oklahoma State University/Registrar425 W. University Blvd.
Durant, OK 74701-3347
Email: [email protected]
Courses
Here are the courses for your online M.S. in Sports Administration – Leadership
For the leadership in sports administration master’s degree online, you will complete a total of 10 courses equaling 30 credit hours.
Students must choose two of the following courses:
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