University of Miami - SCHOOL OF EDUCATION - Sport Administration

Sport Administration - M.S.Ed.

The sports industry has been expanding rapidly, both in spectators and participants. As the industry grows, the need for administrators with specialized training becomes more complex and important. Sport Administration is an attractive field for young professionals. A degree in Sport Administration is widely recognized by industry professionals and gives graduates an important advantage when seeking employment. The University of Miami program in Sport Administration prepares individuals for a career in this field according to their personal and professional goals.

The curriculum is designed to allow the completion of degree requirements in a 12- or 18-month period. The Sport Administration degree requires the successful completion of 30 credit hours. All students complete the Sport Administration core courses which accounts for 22 credit hours. Students can complete the remaining 8 credit hours through sport industry internships and/or elective courses. A thesis option is also available to students and information about the curriculum required for this academic track can be obtained from a faculty advisor.

Sport Industry Partner Program

Sport Administration Student Intern
The University of Miami has developed the Sport Industry Partner Program (SIPP) to recruit high quality graduate students to the Sport Administration Graduate Program and provide these students with a unique academic experience. A limited number of these positions are available. Students interested in participating in the SIPP must be accepted into the Graduate Program by April 15th and contact their advisor to request consideration.

Benefits to Students

Tuition assistance
Placement in a 12 month internship � increased opportunity for professional development and mentoring
Completion of the graduate degree in 12 months

Sport Industry Partners have included:

Career Opportunities

Our graduates are now working for sports organizations that include: American Airlines Arena, Baltimore Orioles, Buffalo Bills, Cleveland Browns, Chicago Bears, Dolphin Stadium, Minnesota Timberwolves, Homestead-Miami Speedway, IMG, Miami Dolphins, Miami Heat, Nashville Predators, Orange Bowl Committee, PGA, Minnesota Twins, Florida Marlins, Miami Sports International, Sony Ericsson Tennis Open, Super Bowl Host Committee, Washington & Lee University, University of Connecticut, and the University of Miami.

M.S. Ed. Sport Administration - Course Sequence

The proposed course sequence is intended for full-time graduate students enrolled in the 12-month degree program. All students will complete the core courses (22 credits) in sequence and complete 8 credits of restricted electives. Students will be required to select one of three potential options each semester but are not restricted to the same option each term.

Students may, however, follow a degree plan that allows for degree completion in 18 to 24 months.

Fall	Spring	Summer I	Summer II
ESS 564	ESS 563	ESS 562
ESS 574	ESS 565	ESS 699
ESS 646	ESS 575
ESS 696 OR Elective	ESS 697 OR Elective		ESS 698 OR Elective

Off-Campus Housing

Tuition and Fees

International Students

Note: Programs, program components, and courses subject to change.