MS Sports Leadership at University of Wisconsin-Madison

Programme overview

The Master of Science degree in Sports Leadership (MSL) in the Department of Educational Leadership and Policy Analysis (ELPA) draws from the UW–Madison’s world-leading academic and athletic resources to prepare dynamic sports leaders. MSL students study in areas including athletic administration, coaching, justice in sport, legal and financial issues, and sports psychology. Graduates will be prepared for impactful leadership positions across diverse sports settings spanning K-12 and youth programs, colleges and universities, and professional teams.

Department: Educational Leadership Policy Analysis | Duration: 30 credits | Study mode: online | Intake: Fall (deadline July 1), Spring (deadline December 1), Summer (deadline April 1) | Location: Madison, WI, United States

What you will study

The degree requires a minimum of 30 credits. Courses listed in the requirements include ELPA 700 Field Experience in Educational Leadership; ELPA 710 Introduction to Intercollegiate Athletics Administration; ELPA 751 Leadership and Justice in Sports; ELPA 752 Coach as Teacher: Mastering Instructional Practice On and Off the Field; ELPA 753 Psychology and Coaching in Sports; ELPA 754 Running a Championship System: The Badger Sports Leadership Road Course.

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Application information

Entry requirements

GRE (Graduate Record Examinations) Not required; Letters of Recommendation Required 3; Applications to the MS in Sports Leadership program are accepted on a rolling basis; Applicants must submit the following to the online application:; Essay statement on required topic (not to exceed two pages); Unofficial transcripts of prior undergraduate and graduate course completion; Resume or CV. Supporting document if the undergraduate GPA is below 3.00. The statement will include: an explanation regarding why the applicant's GPA does not accurately reflect potential, documentation of high potential for leadership, and a description of relevant experiences that affect abilities to serve in leadership roles.

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.

Entry terms (spring, summer or fall) vary by programme and are listed on each programme's Graduate Guide admissions tab. An applicant may have active applications in only one entry term at a time.

Application deadlines vary by programme and are listed on the programme's Graduate Guide admissions tab. Applications are submitted through the Graduate School application portal. The application fee is $75 US, non-refundable, payable by credit card (MasterCard or Visa) or debit/ATM; international applicants pay an extra $6 processing fee. Up to three programmes in the same entry term can be applied to for one application fee.

Apply through the official page: https://grad.wisc.edu/apply/requirements/

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