Sports Admin Suite

Become a Leader in Sport Business or Interscholastic Athletics

Leveraging five decades of experience in sports education, Ohio University's programs prepare you for the next step in your athletics career. Tailor your experience toward K–12 athletics, college athletics, professional sports, sports media and more.

With the online Master of Athletic Administration, you'll gain the skills to become an Athletic Director for K-12 student-athletes. Our program is ideal for teachers, coaches and athletic professionals seeking a middle school or high school athletic administration career.

With the online Master of Sports Administration, you can advance in sport business, college athletics, professional sports and more. This #1 Online Best Sports Management Graduate Program¹ strengthens your expertise and allows you to build successful business leadership skills. 

• #1 in OH for Online Education
• 50+ years providing world-leading sports business education
• More than 85% of graduates are employed in key positions across the sports industry
• The Career & Student Success Center offers a variety of expert, personalized career services specifically for business students and alumni 

A Comprehensive Approach to Sports Leadership

When you earn the online Master of Sports Administration (OMSA) degree or the online Master's in Athletic Administration (MAA) degree, you strengthen the skills you need to build a successful career. Tailor your experience toward K–12 athletics, college athletics, professional sports, sports media and more. As a student, you will benefit from OHIO's five decades of experience in sports education and learn from expert faculty with professional ties to the industry.

The MAA and OMSA curriculum are accredited by the Commission on Sport Management Accreditation (COSMA). Ohio University is an education partner with the NIAAA.

Lead with Passion and Skill

With OHIO's online sports administration and athletic administration programs, you can advance toward a rewarding career leading athletic departments, sports teams, and more. See examples of sports and athletic administration jobs and average base salaries below.

Financial Aid and Scholarships

OHIO is committed to offering affordable, competitive tuition and has been recognized for the fourth consecutive year as a best-value university by U.S.

News and World Report. We offer financial aid to all students who qualify – our FAFSA code is 003100. In addition, alumni and corporate partners are automatically eligible to receive a scholarship of up to 15% through our incentive program for any of the included online graduate degree or certificate programs. Contact our admissions team for more details.

Sources

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