Master of Sports Administration

• Overview
• Curriculum Summary
• Course Descriptions
• Sample Class Lecture
• Admission Information
• Application Process

Overview

The Master of Sports Administration (MSA) online program provides students with a learning experience designed to equip graduates for leadership within the sports management industry. With ever-increasing complexity and regulation, the arena of sports management needs strong leadership that understands both the human and corporate perspectives of the sports world. The MSA online combines the academic, practical and technical skills that are demanded in the sports management world with the values of a Christ-centered education. With a degree from Belhaven, an accredited university, students in our online sports management degree program will be able to compete in this fast growing industry.

Master of Sports Administration online students develop their skills through an intense program that both advocates high academic standards and validates the Christian values to which Belhaven, the School of Business, and each faculty member is totally committed.

The sports administration graduate program takes two years to complete and offers classes in manageable, eight-week “hemesters.” Project-team activities within each course enhance the learning process and the development of problem-solving skills, while allowing individuals to develop their ability to function with a team.

Sports administration encompasses a variety of occupations; sports regulations, marketing, negotiations, budgeting, research, project management, and retail are all important and relevant segments in the world of sports.

To help increase interest in one of our newest online programs, we are offering a special introductory offer to MSA students. For a limited time the tuition rate for MSA will be $463 per credit hour + a $75 resource fee per course ... this is a $171 discount from the standard price of our graduate courses!

Other job titles in sports administration include the following:

• Athletic Director
• Associate Director of Marketing
• Assistant Director of Facilities
• Director of Operations for Youth Sports
• Media Relations Director
• Advertising Sales Representative
• Sports Writer

Master of Sports Administration Curriculum Summary

Course #	Course Name	Credits
MSL601	Introduction to Graduate Education	3
MSA608	Current Issues and Trends in Sports Administration	3
MSA624	Leadership and Sports Ethics	3
MSL630	Leading High Performance Teams	3
MBA640	Advanced Organizational Leadership	3
MSA643	Sports Finance and Budgeting	3
MSA646	Legal and Regulatory Environment for Sports	3
MSL686	Strategic Leadership	3
MSL660	Current Issues in Human Resources	3
MSL665	Coaching, Mentoring, and Resolving Conflict	3
MSA668	Venue and Event Management	3
MSA670	Capstone Seminar in Sports Administration	3
	TOTAL	36

Course Descriptions

See Master of Sports Administration course descriptions.

Sample Class Lecture

You can view a sample sports administration class from our online program. All of our classes are taught by qualified faculty from a Christian worldview. Once you are an accepted student and registered for classes, you will be given access to Cybergate, where all your online class materials are kept such as recorded lectures on streaming videos, announcements, syllabi, and online resources provided for study and assignments.

Course Introduction

Week 1 Class

Admission Information

As you apply for admission to Belhaven University, you can use this checklist to assist you in the process. Each item required is necessary to apply, be accepted and register at the college. If you have any questions about admission, please contact us at 601-968-5940 or onlineadmission@belhaven.edu.

Steps to apply:

1. COMPLETE the APPLICATION for Admission and SUBMIT $25 APPLICATION Fee.
   
   
2. SUBMIT RESUME AND TRANSCRIPTS
   
   
   • Provide a professional resume showing two years of relevant work experience. Full time military enlistment will be considered in lieu of work experience.
   • A bachelor’s degree from a regionally-accredited college or university and an official transcript from the institution granting your baccalaureate degree and official transcripts of all graduate level work, if any. A 2.5 cumulative GPA from undergraduate work is required for admission or 9 hours of graduate work with a B in each course. Up to 6 hours of accredited graduate work may be transferred if a B or better is earned in each course. Download the Transcript Request Form. See Transferability of Credit Notice.
   • Proficiency in the English language as demonstrated by at least two years of successful academic work at the college or university level in the United States or by a minimum score of 550 paper-based or 79 internet-based on the Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL).
     
     
3. COMPUTER REQUIREMENTS
   
   
   • Students taking the online courses are responsible for having the required hardware and software prior to each hemester start date.
     
     
4. MILITARY CREDIT
   
   
   • A veteran who wishes to be assessed for military credit or who will use veteran benefits must submit a copy of Form DD214 and/or DD295 to Belhaven University.
     
     
5. CONDITIONAL ADMISSION
   
   
   • Applicants who do not meet the regular admission requirements, but show the potential for success in the M.S.A. program, may be admitted on a conditional basis. The student should submit an essay and 2 letters of recommendation for review by the program committee.
   • Students admitted on a conditional basis to the M.S.A. program must earn a 3.00 grade point average on the first six semester hours of graduate work in order to continue in the program.