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Our Master's in Sports Leadership program will prepare you for leadership positions within professional and intercollegiate sports organizations, intramural sports and recreation programs at secondary schools, and amateur athletic organizations.
This degree is a 33-credit program, with 15 credits of required courses and 18 credits of sports electives.
Depending on your elective choices, you can learn the skills necessary to thrive in sports agency, marketing, media relations, finance, promotion, player personnel, team resource assessment, organizational leadership, and more.
Next Start Date: May 6, 2024
Course Length: 8 weeks
Delivery Format: 100% Online
Deadline: April 29, 2024
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Course Number | Course Title | Credits |
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SPML 6090 |
Sports Administration
This course seeks to answer the question, which occupations benefit from a
Masters in Sports Leadership? Emphasis on practical application of concepts, principles and practices between sports organizations and community associations, and the role of sport leader and administrator. |
3 |
SPML 6130 |
Social and Historical Foundations of Sport
Examines the social, political, cultural, philosophical, psychological, historical, and practical aspects of sport history and evolution. Role of sport in contemporary society nationally and internationally.
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3 |
SPML 6030 |
Sports Leadership and Ethics
A Masters in Sports Leadership requires an expert level understanding of leadership and ethical practices in business decision making in the field of sports management. This course will prepare students to make and explain ethical decisions in the field of sports management.
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3 |
SPML 6140 |
Research in Sports
A leadership role in the sports industry requires a basic understanding of ongoing research. This course explores and examines the different methodological approaches to researching contemporary issues in sports; research design and reporting; bibliography.
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3 |
Course Number | Course Title | Credits |
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SPML 6010 |
Essentials of Law
The law, legal issues, and professional ramifications in the field of sports management.
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3 |
SPML 6020 |
Economics of Sport
Understanding the role of economics in the sports industry is pivotal for anyone holding a sports leadership role. Specifically, economics related to the business of sports, revenue sharing, profit margins, and marginal revenue product. Economic theory and the tools of quantitative analysis used in management decision making.
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3 |
SPML 6040 |
Sports Finance
Fiscal responsibility and financial stewardship in the field of sports management.
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3 |
SPML 6070 |
Sports Promotion
Explore and examine the relationship between the mass media and the sports industry. Topics include sports broadcasting, print media and the development of public relation tools such as media guides and press releases, effective principles, theories, practices, and methods involved with all aspects of sports communications.
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3 |
SPML 6050 |
Leading in Time of Change
Change theory, change processes, and change agency in the field of sports leadership and management.
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3 |
SPML 6060 |
Diversity in Sports
Managers require understanding in diversity. The MA in Sports Management graduate degree gives a deeper understanding of diversity in the field of sports in general and specifically in relationship to gender, race, and various cultures.
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3 |
Course Number | Course Title | Credits |
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SPML 6100 |
Sports Leadership Capstone
Students propose, develop, and write a master’s project demonstrating research skills and understanding of sports leadership.
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3 |
Next Start Date: May 6, 2024
Course Length: 8 weeks
Delivery Format: 100% Online
Deadline: April 29, 2024
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The faculty at Concordia University Chicago is comprised of active participants of the sports industry, hard at work in the fields they teach.
Our online program gives our faculty the flexibility to maintain an active role in the industry, while bringing their knowledge and experience directly to our students.
At Concordia University, we recognize a top-tier education is only possible with best-in-class instructors who have real world experience. You deserve the best, which is why we recruit passionate and active instructors for all our degree programs.
We are committed to helping you achieve your academic and professional goals. That commitment to you doesn't end after graduation, our faculty is dedicated to your long-term success in sports business.
Lynn Lashbrook, EdD
EDUCATION:
EdD, Kinesiology. University of Northern Colorado MEd, Health and Physical Education. Springfield College BS, Health and Physical Education. Fort Hays State University |
Donna Blaess, PhD
EDUCATION:
PhD, Educational Psychology. University of Iowa MA, Guidance and Counseling. University of South Florida BA, English and History. University of Tampa |
Paul Bucchi, PhD
EDUCATION:
PhD, Business Administration with Electronic Commerce Specialization. Northcentral University MBA, Management Information Systems Specialization. Northcentral University BS, Advertising and Marketing Specialization. University of Florida |
Kathryn Hollywood, PhD
EDUCATION:
PhD, Administration & Supervision, Concentration in Church Organizational Leadership. Fordham University Professional Diploma, Pastoral Counseling. Fordham University MA, Theology. St. John’s University MA, Clinical Psychology. St. John’s University BA, Psychology. St. John’s University |
Juan Vives, PhD, EdD
EDUCATION:
PhD, Organizational Leadership Concordia University Chicago, Organizational Leadership EdD, Educational Leadership Northcentral University, Educational Leadership MEd, School Supervision and Administration Bank Street College of Education MS, Reading, State University of New York at Albany BA, State University of New York at Albany |
Sharon Beverly, PhD
EDUCATION:
PhD Leadership in Higher Education MS Education, Queens College BA Physical Education |
Sandra Svoboda, EdD
EDUCATION:
EdD Educational Leadership, Northcentral University MA Educational Policy and Leadership, The Ohio State University BGS, Literature, Science and Art, The University of Michigan |
Michael Heifferon, PhD
EDUCATION:
PhD — Motor Learning/Orthopedic Sports Medicine, The University of Toledo MS – Strength Training and Athletic Conditioning, The Ohio State University MBA — Healthcare Administration, Baker College, Flint Michigan, MI BA – Physical Education, The Ohio State University
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Melvin Landry, Jr., MBA
EDUCATION:
MBA, Marketing, University of New Orleans MS, Agricultural Economics BS, Agricultural Economics |
Next Start Date: May 6, 2024
Course Length: 8 weeks
Delivery Format: 100% Online
Application Deadline: April 29, 2024
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In business, we often use the term ROI (Return On Investment) to quantify the impact of a purchase or expenditure. ROI is an applicable term here because your education is exactly the type of investment that you want to see a high return on!
According to the National Center for Education Statistics, in 2011, the median amount earned for adults ages 25-34 working full-time, year-round, with a master's degree or higher was $59,200, compared to just $44,970 for individuals with a bachelor's degree.
That's a good start, but let's take this equation one step further.
To acquire a master's degree, and that aforementioned higher salary, requires a monetary investment that on average is between $1,000-$7,000 per credit hour. But at Concordia University Chicago, our master's program is just $440 per credit hour – a huge savings! As an accredited university, federal financial aid is also available for those in need.
A master's degree will help you make more money in your career, and a masters at Concordia University Chicago is more affordable than the national average…now that is a positive ROI!
(Congrats on completing your first business lesson!)
MA Sports Leadership | Cost |
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Tuition (Per Credit Hour) | $460 |
Technology Fee (Per Credit Hour) | $15 |
Books (Approximate) | $800 |
TOTAL | $15815 |
Start Date: May 6, 2024
Course Length: 8 weeks
Delivery Format: 100% Online
Application Deadline: April 29, 2024
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Every organization, from sports networks to professional teams, thrives when they have strong executive leadership. The leaders at the top of an organization help form the culture and environment that either propels a business forward or leads to its demise.
Our Master in Sports Leadership program teaches the essential skills to develop and lead an organization into the future, functioning at their most efficient. The program’s foundation is in sports leadership, research, and administration while offering elective courses covering sports finance, sports promotion, sports facility and event management, sports law, and more.
Our Master’s in Sports Leadership program is an asset to anyone aspiring to work in:
Our Master in Sports Leadership program will open doors for your sports career – make your move today and invest in your future!
Next Start Date: May 6, 2024
Course Length: 8 weeks
Delivery Format: 100% Online
Application Deadline: April 29, 2024