Master of Science in Sports Administration – General Online

This online M.S. in Sports Administration – General focuses on nutritional strategies, the development of strength training programs, maximizing athletic performance, and advanced coaching techniques.

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

Get to know our online sports administration master's program

The Master of Science in Sports Administration – General online degree program from Southeastern Oklahoma State University is designed to prepare you for management or administrative opportunities in professional sports, intercollegiate or interscholastic athletics, sports facilities and sports marketing and management agencies.

In addition to core requirement courses in the sports administration and sports science disciplines, the M.S. in Sports Administration – General emphasis provides graduate students support coursework which focuses on nutritional strategies, the development of strength training programs to maximize athletic performance, and advanced coaching techniques.

As a graduate of this M.S. in Sports Administration – General online program, you will be prepared for advanced roles, such as:

  • Athletic Director
  • Director of Facilities
  • Guest Service Manager
  • Event Manager
  • Sports Nutritionist
  • Athletic Director
  • Director of Facilities
  • Guest Service Manager
  • Event Manager
  • Sports Nutritionist

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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Why earn an M.S. in Sports Administration from SE?

Hear what our dedicated faculty and students have to say about our affordable programs, which cover real-world topics and prepare students for a variety of career paths in athletics.

Tuition

Learn more about our affordable tuition

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
Southeastern alumni Michael Green

"The sports administration degree covers a lot of different areas—anything from sports science to a little bit of sports medicine."

Aaron Cornell, M.S. in Sports Administration student

Calendar

Know the timeline of your sports administration degree

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 our reasonable admission requirements

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

Take a look at our online sports administration coursework

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

Duration: 7 Weeks weeks
Credit Hours: 3
Review and analysis of sociological phenomena related to 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
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
A study of current issues involving philosophical and administrative issues in physical education and 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
Methods of teaching sport skills in a variety of sports. The purpose is to promote athletes' growth, development, and learning in all areas of sports. A study of the trends and issues related to the development and maintenance of athletic abilities in a variety of sports.
Students must choose two of the following courses. Other elective courses may be selected at the discretion of the department's Graduate Committee.
Duration: 7 Weeks weeks
Credit Hours: 3
A cross-disciplinary course that provides students with a broad foundation of the various sub-disciplines of sport and exercise science including the anatomical, biomechanical, physiological, nutritional and psychological bases of human movement.
Duration: 7 Weeks weeks
Credit Hours: 3
The study of nutrition as it relates to human energy production, utilization during exercise, fitness, and sports performance. Special emphasis is given to energy needs for specific types of physical activity, current theories related to weight gain/loss, the relationships between diet and training for optimum performance, and sports performance-enhancing substances.
Duration: 7 Weeks weeks
Credit Hours: 3
The theoretical and practical applications of strength training and conditioning. Special emphasis is given to the development of sport- and event-specific strength and conditioning programs, sports-specific performance demands, and individual performance optimization. Programs shall be based upon the performance requirements associated with musculoskeletal strength and flexibility, body composition, cardiovascular endurance, and nutritional recommendations.
Duration: 7 Weeks weeks
Credit Hours: 3
Individual skills and their incorporation into game strategy. Comparative examination of offenses and defenses with special emphasis on analytics.
Duration: 7 Weeks weeks
Credit Hours: 3
Individual skills and their incorporation into game strategy. Comparative examination of offenses and defenses with special emphasis on analytics.
Duration: 7 Weeks weeks
Credit Hours: 3
Individual skills and their incorporation into game strategy. Comparative examination of offenses and defenses.

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