Sports Administration (MA) at Northwestern University

Programme overview

Overview of the part-time Master's in Sports Administration program at Northwestern SPS. Specialties include sports management, sports marketing and public relations. Sports is a huge economic enterprise that offers a wide range of career opportunities — but competition for sports-related jobs can be quite heavy.

Faculty: School of Professional Studies | Study mode: full-time | Location: Evanston, IL, United States

What you will study

The curriculum offers a wide range of electives to enable you to focus on your areas of interest. Students in the master's of sports administration program are required to complete 11 courses to earn the degree.

Career pathways

Sports is a huge economic enterprise that offers a wide range of career opportunities — but competition for sports-related jobs can be quite heavy. If you're interested in starting or advancing your career in the business of sports , you can build the skills you need in Northwestern's Master of Arts in Sports Administration program.

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Application information

Entry requirements

The application consists of two letters of recommendation, a statement of purpose, your resume, and official transcripts from your undergraduate education; all applications are reviewed holistically, and admission to SPS graduate programs is selective, rather than competitive.

Tuition is charged per credit, so the total depends on the modules you register for each year. Current fees are listed in the official fee schedule.

Graduate applications for 2026-27 open September 15, 2026; deadlines vary by programme. The Graduate School application fee is $95 and nonrefundable, paid by credit or debit card.

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