Graduate Certificate in Sports Leadership at University of North Dakota

Programme overview

Develop as a strong impactful leader across multiple levels of leadership in the sports world. In the Sports Leadership graduate certificate, you'll explore the legal, ethical, and psychological roots of positive leadership in athletic organizations.

Department: Department of Education, Health, & Behavior Studies | Duration: 1 year (12 credit hours) | Study mode: full-time; online | Intake: Fall (Aug. 1), Spring (Dec. 1), Summer (May 1) | Location: Grand Forks, ND, United States

What you will study

The requirements on this page are pulled from UND’s academic catalog and may not reflect future terms. Updates are published annually in April. A graduate certificate is a short series of graduate-level college courses that offer specialized training in a specific industry. Required courses include KIN 510 Ethical Sports Leadership; KIN 511 Sports Administration; KIN 512 Sports Risk Management; KIN 515 Cultural Impact of Sports in American History; KIN 531 Psychology of Sports Leadership; KIN 534 Social Issues in Sports.

Career pathways

Earning a graduate certificate in sports leadership can enhance your career prospects and increase your earning potential. Advanced qualifications are often essential for higher-level roles in sports management and administration.

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Application information

Entry requirements

Hold a baccalaureate degree from an accredited university At the baccalaureate level, have earned a cumulative grade point average (GPA) in all courses of at least 3.0 on a 4.0 scale

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.

Terms run Fall (August-December), Spring (January-May) and Summer (May-August).

Apply through the official page: https://und.edu/admissions/graduate/apply.html

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