ADAMS STATE UNIVERSITY

Master of Science | Sport Administration

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Various shots of Sports Management students and professor at Colorado Avalanche hockey game.Sport has become one of the largest and most profitable industries in the world that includes sport management, event management, ticket sales and sponsorship, licensing and naming rights, media relations, retail management, sport law, risk management etc. An individual pursuing a career in sport may have many opportunities available, but these positions are highly competitive. The MS Sport Administration degree is a 100% online program geared to prepare students looking to pursue a career in high school sports, collegiate sports, olympic sports, professional sports, parks and recreation, private companies, or sport organizations.

The Sport Administration program at Adams State University is a 36-credit degree program focused to prepare students who wish to begin or enhance their career in sports. The traditional track is for students to take 6 credits per semester including summers with completion in 2 years. Many of our Grizzly Sports Alliance students in the program plan to work at some capacity in sport with future plans in an administrative role at the high school, collegiate or professional level. Students may choose the Capstone track or the Theiss track. Upon successful completion, students will be prepared for job opportunities in sport event management, sport sales and promotion, sport marketing, and athletic administration. Students in the program will develop a network with professionals in the industry through the (GSA) Grizzly Sports Alliance, WorkInSports and Teamworkonline. Students may also have the opportunity to attend Sport Management and Sport Marketing conferences and other networking events to connect with professionals in the industry.

Alumni from the Master’s program currently work in various professional fields in interscholastic athletics, collegiate athletics, professional sports, USA Olympics, NFL, NBA, NCAA, Minor Leagues, YMCA, 24-Hour Fitness, LifeTime Fitness and many others.

Various shots of Sports Management professor Aaron Tuioti-Mariner at the NFL Draft 2022hockey game.Why Choose an Adams State MS in Sport Administration?

The overall graduate program cost is $16,300.80 at $452.80/credit, 36 credits based on 19-20 tuition rates. The program is ranked as one of the most affordable online Sport Administration graduate programs in the country.

Attached is the degree plan and some general information about the M.S. Sport Administration program:

  • The program is one of the most affordable online Sport Management/Sport Administration master’s degrees in the country.
  • The online M.S. in Sport Administration at Adams State University is a 36-credit program that provides students the knowledge and skills necessary to become a sport management professional, athletic administrator, facility and event manager, or sport management leader.
  • All courses are offered online which allows for greater flexibility and optimum convenience for students who hold full-time careers or cannot relocate.
  • Classes are also offered through live sessions on campus and group work, and tutoring for those that live in the San Luis Valley area.
  • Students can complete the program in two years, which includes all coursework and internships.
  • The program consists of six semesters (Fall, Spring, Summer, Fall, Spring, Summer) with two courses a semester (6 credits/semester).
  • Students may opt to accelerate their academic plan to graduate in less than two years taking a max 9 credits per semester with approval from the Program Director and Department Chair.
  • The program includes a practicum course that requires field experience hours that can be completed at a location convenient to the student.

What do you need to apply for admissions to the MS Sport Administration program?Best Accredited Colleges. Best College 2021.

  1. Online Application
  2. Resume
  3. Letter of Intent
  4. Two Letters of Recommendation

Various shots of Sports Management students and professor at Denver Broncos offices hockey game.

KIN Required Core

KIN 503 Introduction to Research
KIN 585 Practicum in KIN

KIN Sport Administration Core

KIN 505 Sports Marketing and Public Relations
KIN 515 Sport Administration
KIN 525 Facility and Event Management
KIN 527 Sport Law
KIN 533 Financing Sport
KIN 538 Diversity and Equity in Sport
KIN 556 Strategic Management and Leadership in Sport
KIN 590 Sport Administration Capstone
BUS 500 Leadership Skills for Managers or Elective
BUS 520* Managerial Accounting or Elective

Fall Start
Capstone Option – Tentative Schedule

Semester 1 (Fall)
KIN 525 Facilities and Event Management
KIN 556 Strategic Management and Leadership in Sport

Semester 2 (Spring)
KIN 505 Sports Marketing and Public Relations
KIN 515 Sport Administration

Semester 3 (Summer)
KIN 527 Sport Law
KIN 533 Financing Sport

Semester 4 (Fall)
KIN 503 Introduction to Research
KIN 585 Practicum

Semester 5 (Spring)
KIN 538 Diversity and Equity in Sport
Elective

Summer 6 (Summer)
KIN 590 Sports Administration Capstone
Elective

Thesis Option – Tentative Schedule

Semester 1 (Fall)
KIN 525 Sport Facility and Event Management
KIN 556 Strategic Management and Leadership in Sport

Semester 2 (Spring)
BUS 505 Sports Marketing and Public Relations
KIN 515 Sport Administration

Semester 3 (Summer)
KIN 527 Sport Law
KIN 533 Financing Sport

Semester 4 (Fall)
KIN 503 Introduction to Research
KIN 585 Practicum

Semester 5 (Spring)
KIN 538 Diversity and Equity in Sport
KIN 591 Thesis

Semester 6 (Summer)
Elective
KIN 591 Thesis (Continued)

Summer Start
Capstone Option – Tentative Schedule

Semester 1 (Summer)
KIN 525 Sport Law
KIN 533 Financing Sport

Semester 2 (Fall)
KIN 527 Facilities and Event Management
KIN 556 Strategic Management and Leadership in Sport

Semester 3 (Spring)
KIN 505 Sports Marketing and PR
KIN 515 Administration of Sport

Semester 4 (Summer)
BUS 500 or KIN Elective
BUS 520 or KIN Elective

Semester 5 (Fall)
BUS 503 Introduction to Research
BUS 585 Practicum

Semester 6 (Spring)
KIN 538 Equity and Diversity in Sport
KIN 590 Capstone

Summer Start
Thesis Option – Tentative Schedule

Semester 1 (Summer)
KIN 525 Sport Law
KIN 533 Financing Sport

Semester 2 (Fall)
KIN 527 Facilities and Event Management
KIN 556 Strategic Management and Leadership in Sport

Semester 3 (Spring)
KIN 505 Sports Marketing and PR
KIN 515 Administration of Sport

Semester 4 (Summer)
BUS 500 or KIN Elective
BUS 585 Practicum

Semester 5 (Fall)
BUS 503 Introduction to Research
KIN 591 Thesis

Semester 6 (Spring)
KIN 538 Equity and Diversity in Sport
KIN 591 Thesis (Continued

Benefits for students in the MS Sport Administration program:Best Accredited Colleges. Best College 2021.

  • Membership in the Grizzly Sports Alliance (GSA)
  • Networking opportunities with professionals in the NFL, NBA, NHL, MLB etc.
  • Capstone Projects and Internship opportunities specific to career path
  • Alumni Association with Adams State professionals
  • Research Opportunities
  • Opportunity to complete a BS+MS Degree in 5 years
  • Courses taught by qualified professionals who have worked in the Sports Industry
  • #9 Ranked Sports Management Program by Best Accredited Colleges

Graduates have moved on to the following careers and sport organizations:

  • Colorado Rapids
  • Denver Nuggets
  • Kroenke Sports
  • Ball Arena
  • RevelUp
  • GearUp
  • 24-Hour Fitness
  • LifeTime Fitness
  • Alamosa Parks and Recreation
  • Adams State University Athletics
  • University of Pacific Football

For More Information
Contact:Aaron Tuioti-Mariner

Aaron Tuioti-Mariner
Assistant Professor
Program Coordinator
208 Edgemont Blvd
East Campus | #110D
Alamosa CO. 81101
Office #: 719-587-7403
Email: atuioti@adams.edu