MS Athletic Administration & Coaching at University of North Dakota

Programme overview

Pursue your passion for sports while building the leadership skills to drive success on and off the field. Whether you’re envisioning a future as an athletic director, coach or sports administrator, you’ll gain the knowledge and practical expertise to advance your career and make an impact in the rapidly growing sports industry.

Duration: 2 years (30 credit hours) | Study mode: online | Intake: Fall (Aug. 1), Spring (Dec. 1), Summer (May 1) | Location: Grand Forks, ND, United States

What you will study

5. Directed Electives (9 credits), select 3 of the courses below: 6. One graduate-level organizational leadership course from EDL, HE, or MGMT as decided in collaboration with the student's advisor. Required courses include KIN 510 Ethical Sports Leadership; KIN 511 Sports Administration; KIN 512 Sports Risk Management; KIN 551 Philosophy and Application of Coaching Methods; KIN 515 Cultural Impact of Sports in American History; KIN 531 Psychology of Sports Leadership.

Career pathways

This master's will offer the flexibility to align your career with your passions and strengths, equipping you with the skills needed in leadership and administrative roles. These roles include:

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Application information

Entry requirements

A four-year bachelor’s degree from a regionally accredited college or university. A cumulative Grade Point Average (GPA) of at least 2.75 for all undergraduate work or a GPA of at least 3.00 for the last two years of undergraduate work (based on a 4.00 scale). Satisfy the School of Graduate Studies’ English Language Proficiency requirements as published in the graduate catalog. Application Requirements. In additional to the application form and fee, the following must be submitted as part of the application process: Three letters of recommendations One official copy of all academic transcripts Statement of Goals and Objectives

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).

Graduate applications go through the UND admissions application with a $35 non-refundable fee (no waivers); each graduate program sets its own deadline, listed in the Program Finder. Three academic or professional references and a statement of goals are required.

International graduate applicants: Fall May 1, Spring Sept. 1, Summer Feb. 1, unless the program sets a specific deadline. Application fee $35.

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

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