Master of Science in Sports Administration – Business Online

Learn to apply effective marketing strategies and deepen your knowledge of social media networks and online advertising for use in sports-relevant communications.

Next Apply Date: 4/22/24
Next Class Start Date: 5/6/24
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Program Overview

Find out what our online M.S. in Sports Administration – Business program can do for you

The online M.S. in Sports Administration – Business from Southeastern Oklahoma State University offers core coursework in the foundation of sports science, applied research and statistics in sports, and facility planning and event management. Specialized coursework includes a comprehensive case study method to develop the effective application of marketing strategies to create competitive advantages.

Other coursework includes an in-depth look at social networks, social media platforms, and online advertising. Students with an interest in entrepreneurship will also find the coursework useful, as new businesses often rely on social media marketing.

As a graduate of this M.S. in Sports Administration – Business online program, you will be equipped for leadership roles, such as:

  • General Manager
  • Director of Sports Marketing
  • Media Relations Director
  • Advertising Sales Representative
  • Fitness Facility Manager
  • Athletic Director
  • General Manager
  • Director of Sports Marketing
  • Media Relations Director
  • Advertising Sales Representative
  • Fitness Facility Manager
  • Athletic Director

Also available:

SOSU offers four unique areas of emphases in addition to the M.S. in Sports Administration online. Check out all our M.S. in Sports Administration online degree programs.

Total Tuition, Including Fees $10,410*
Duration As few as 12 months
Credit Hours 30
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Tuition

Pay for your online program by the course at Southeastern

Southeastern Oklahoma State University offers its students the opportunity to earn their online degree with affordable, pay-as-you-go tuition that includes fees.

Tuition breakdown:

Total Tuition $10,410*
Per Credit Hour $347
SE faculty Michael Reed

"Sports management is one of the fastest growing programs being offered at colleges and universities across the country. Working in sports management is an interesting and fun career, especially for individuals interested in sports."

Dr. Michael Reed, Ph.D.

Calendar

Mark these important dates on your calendar

At SOSU, we offer multiple start dates throughout the year so 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, such as when your application should be submitted and when payments are due.

8 week coursesProgram Start DateApplication DeadlineDocument DeadlineRegistration DeadlineTuition DeadlineLast Class Day
Spring II3/4/242/19/242/19/243/1/244/17/244/28/24
Summer I5/6/244/22/244/22/245/3/245/28/246/23/24
Summer II6/24/246/10/246/10/246/21/247/26/248/11/24
Fall I8/19/248/5/248/5/248/16/249/27/2410/6/24
Fall II10/14/249/30/249/30/2410/11/2411/12/2412/8/24

Now enrolling:

Apply Date 4/22/24
Class Starts 5/6/24

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Admissions

Follow these steps to be admitted to our online program

Southeastern Oklahoma State University's online M.S. in Sports Administration – Business 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 SOSU 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.

  1. Complete the application.
  2. 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.
  3. 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/Registrar
425 W. University Blvd.
Durant, OK 74701-3347

Email: [email protected]

Courses

What you'll learn in your online sports administration business classes

For the M.S. in Sports Administration – Business online, you will complete a total of 10 courses equaling 30 credit hours.

Duration: 7 Weeks weeks
Credit Hours: 3
A study of current issues involving philosophical and administrative issues in physical education and sports.
Duration: 7 Weeks weeks
Credit Hours: 3
A study of research methodology and literature related to sports. The course is designed to develop correct application of research methods and statistical process decision-making relative to continuous improvement in coaching and sports management.
Duration: 7 Weeks weeks
Credit Hours: 3
Review and analysis of sociological phenomena related to sports.
Duration: 7 Weeks weeks
Credit Hours: 3
Legal aspects of sport administration, coaching, and teaching physical education. Topics include the analysis of legal issues such as liability, negligence, risk management, tort law, and application of sport law.
Duration: 7 Weeks weeks
Credit Hours: 3
Problems, policies and procedures involved in the administration of athletics.
Duration: 7 Weeks weeks
Credit Hours: 3
This course is designed to study the management, financing, marketing and sponsorships of sports programs.
Duration: 7 Weeks weeks
Credit Hours: 3
A study in the planning and developing of sports facilities as well as event management.
Duration: 7 Weeks weeks
Credit Hours: 3
An integrative course utilizing the comprehensive case study method to develop experiences in effective application of marketing strategies to create competitive advantages. Emphasis is on the relationship of the marketing function in a multinational context.
Duration: 7 Weeks weeks
Credit Hours: 3
This course takes an in-depth look at social networks, social media platforms, and online advertising to offer students an advantage in many positions involving marketing, consulting, and brand management. Students with an interest in entrepreneurship will also find the course useful as new businesses often rely on social and media marketing.
Duration: 7 Weeks weeks
Credit Hours: 3
This course has been designed to enable graduate students to explore selected leading-edge issues in global business and organizational environments. It provides an opportunity to relate state-of-the-art management concepts to practical situations. The graduate student will gain a greater understanding of the applications of current management practices and techniques to contemporary business issues.
Duration: 7 Weeks weeks
Credit Hours: 3
This literature-based course emphasizes the individual as decision maker and focuses on ethical issues and dilemmas facing managers and leaders in organizations. The objectives of the course are to raise students' general awareness of ethical dilemmas, to place ethical issues within a management context, to enhance and improve the ability of students to reason toward a satisfactory resolution of an ethical dilemma.

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