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Graduate Certificate in Sports Management at Northwestern University

Northwestern University, United States

Programme overview

Sports is a huge economic enterprise that offers a wide range of career opportunities — but competition for sports-related jobs can be quite heavy. Sports administration courses are taught by faculty members who share their insights and practical knowledge based on extensive professional experience in sports. The program offers access to team executives and professionals in areas such as operations, marketing, and sponsorship in collegiate, professional, and amateur athletics.

Faculty: School of Professional Studies  |  Duration: 4 courses  |  Study mode: part-time  |  Intake: Fall, winter, spring and summer quarters  |  Location: Evanston, IL, United States

What you will study

Students are required to complete the following four courses to earn the certificate: MSA 403 Sports Organizations: Leadership Theory & Application MSA 404 Sports Business: Finance, Accounting and Economics Two courses from the remaining offerings of the curriculum COURSE SCHEDULE

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Application information

Entry requirements

Applicants hold a U.S. bachelor's degree from a regionally accredited institution or foreign equivalent. Application: online application, 300-550 word statement of purpose, resume, one letter of recommendation, official transcripts; some certificates also require a writing sample. Applications are accepted each quarter (deadlines July 15, October 15, January 15, April 15).

Intake: Fall, winter, spring and summer quarters

Duration: 4 courses

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