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Professional Sports Administration, Graduate Certificate

2022-2023 Edition

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The Graduate Certificate in Professional Sports Administration is designed to give students an in-depth understanding of this professional segment of the sports industry. Through the program’s curriculum, students will be given the opportunity to acquire professional leadership skills and knowledge in a variety of topical areas including sports management, marketing, sponsorship, event management, risk management, and finance.

Credits earned in this certificate may be used to satisfy some of the degree requirements of the Master of Sports Leadership program.

Complete all courses and requirements listed below unless otherwise indicated.

Required Courses

Course List
Code Title Hours
LDR 6323Event Management3
LDR 6435Fiscal Practices in Sports3
LDR 6440Sports Marketing and Promotions3
LDR 6443Ticket Sales and Strategies3
LDR 6445Corporate Sponsorships3
LDR 6460Risk Management in Athletics3

Program Credit/GPA Requirements

18 total quarter hours required
Minimum 3.000 GPA required

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