Adelphi Online Master of Sport Management

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1 Online Master of Science in Sport Management

2 Dear Prospective Student, Of today s workforce, only a select few can honestly say they love what they do. One notable exception to that rule can be found in the sports industry, where the passion of the work force shines through in everyone from a first-year intern to a world champion general manager. As anyone who has had success in sports management can tell you, confidence, hard work and dedication are all keys to reaching the top. Another key is a championship-caliber education. Here at Adelphi, we developed our online Master of Science in Sport Management to offer you the opportunity to get a first-class education while you fulfill your daily responsibilities at work and at home. Our program is truly 100% online. No student will ever be required to step foot on campus to complete the degree (although we invite you to come visit us anytime). It is our goal to bring you closer to your dream job in sports. We want to connect you with our sport management faculty industry professionals who share your enthusiasm for sports and have firsthand experience in many different areas. We also want to connect you with likeminded students from around the world to help you gain a new intercultural perspective. Our program is comprehensive and challenging, but we re confident you ll find it equally rewarding. As dean, I d like to invite you to apply for admission to our online Master of Science in Sport Management. I hope it can help propel you towards a career that you re truly passionate about. For more information about the program, please contact your enrollment adviser at Sincerely, Jane Ashdown, Ph.D. Dean Ruth S. Ammon School of Education Adelphi University

3 SPORT MANAGEMENT: It s what you know and who you know. The Adelphi online Master of Science in Sport Management is designed to prepare you for a fulfilling career in the sports industry. Offered in a flexible 100% online format, this dynamic program can be completed in as few as 24 months. LEARN advanced practices and principles of the business of sports to help you become a leader in the industry. Master high-level concepts in organizational leadership, public relations, management theory, product marketing and new technologies, then develop the skills to apply those concepts to the modern sports world. Specialize in Collegiate Athletic Administration or Sport Marketing to focus your education on topics that are consistent with your goals. CONNECT with talented students from around the world who share your passion for sports as you build a professional network that can help you find success in your field. Interact with a faculty that includes accomplished professionals from throughout the sports industry. Discover the advantages of studying at a university that has placed graduates with virtually every major sports team in the New York metropolitan area at facilities such as Madison Square Garden, Yankee Stadium, Citi Field and Barclays Center. Designed for driven individuals with an unbridled enthusiasm for sports, the online Master of Science in Sport Management is: Flexible Online delivery allows you to adjust your study schedule to fit in with your personal life and professional obligations. Reputable Adelphi is classified by The Princeton Review as a Best College in the Northeast, and is regionally accredited by the Middle States Commission on Higher Education. Streamlined The online Master of Science in Sport Management is designed for completion in as few as two years. Personal Small class sizes give you ample opportunity to collaborate closely with peers and faculty.

4 CURRICULUM Offered through the Ruth S. Ammon School of Education, the M.S. in Sport Management is comprised of two foundation courses, four core courses, five specialization courses and a capstone for a grand total of 36 credits. The program is designed to be completed in six semesters over the span of two years. You may choose between specializations in Collegiate Athletic Administration and Sport Marketing. Foundation Courses Introduction to Sport Management 3 Research in Sport Management 3 Core Courses Technology in Sport Management 3 Sport Management Personnel & Program Evaluation 3 Sport Marketing 3 Contemporary Issues in Sport Management Environment 3 Specialization Courses Collegiate Athletic Administration Intramural & Recreation Management 3 Sport Facility & Event Management 3 Sport Communication & Media Relations 3 Sport Law & Athletic Compliance 3 Athletic Administration 3 Specialization Courses Sport Marketing Sport Promotion & Sales Management 3 Public Relations in Sport 3 Sport Licensing and Merchandising 3 Sport Alliances and Sponsorship 3 Analysis of Sport Branding Strategies 3 Capstone Sport Management Capstone 3 Total credit hours: 36

5 Admission Requirements To be eligible for admission into the online Master of Science in Sport Management, you must meet the following requirements: Bachelor s degree from a regionally accredited institution 2.75 minimum grade point average (GPA) Official, original transcripts from all colleges and universities attended Two letters of recommendation Personal essay Résumé Online application Nonrefundable $50 application fee Rankings & Accreditation The Princeton Review ranked Adelphi University as a Best College in the Northeast. Adelphi University is regionally accredited by the Middle States Commission on Higher Education (MSCHE). U.S. News & World Report ranked Adelphi University among the nation s Best National Universities. About Adelphi University Adelphi is a world-class, modern university with excellent and highly relevant programs where students prepare for lives of active citizenship and professional careers. Through its schools and programs College of Arts and Sciences, Derner Institute of Advanced Psychological Studies, Honors College, Robert B. Willumstad School of Business, Ruth S. Ammon School of Education, University College, College of Nursing and Public Health and the School of Social Work the coeducational university offers undergraduate and graduate degrees as well as professional and educational programs for adults. Adelphi University currently enrolls nearly 8,000 students from 43 states and 45 foreign countries. With its main campus in Garden City and its centers in Manhattan, Suffolk County and Poughkeepsie, the University, chartered in 1896, maintains a commitment to liberal studies, in tandem with rigorous professional preparation and active citizenship.