Format
100% online
Time Commitment
Full-time
Duration
10 months
Program Start
Summer
Credits
39

Program Overview

Endicott’s accredited Master’s in Sport Leadership program features faculty and advisors who are real-life practitioners from top sports organizations nationwide. This program does more than prepare you for a successful career in the sports industry. Our greatest strength lies in the networking opportunities and personalized career advising provided by our close-knit community—a lifelong connection that will support you wherever your career takes you.

We believe that learning leads to personal growth, and relationship building helps blaze a successful trail to dynamic opportunities in the sport industry. With a focus on sport management and administration, and current trends in the sport industry, you’ll gain a solid foundation to pursue careers at schools, colleges, and universities; non-profit organizations and businesses; sport fitness and wellness facilities; recreation departments and state parks; and sport governing bodies.

  • 39-credit program perfect for working professionals
  • Flexible, asynchronous, four- to six-week courses
  • Affordable tuition
  • No GRE required

Curriculum Requirements - Total Credits Required: 39

Required Curriculum

  • SLD 501 - Contemporary Issues in Sport (Cr: 3)
  • SLD 505 - Strategic Management and Leadership in Athletic Administration (Cr: 3)
  • SLD 507 - Preparing for a Career in Sport (Cr: 3)
  • SLD 511 - Sport Marketing and Media (Cr: 3)
  • SLD 560 - Financial Resources Management (Cr: 3)
  • SLD 521 - Sport Law and Risk Management (Cr: 3)
  • SLD 571 - The Impact of Technology in Sport (Cr: 3)
  • SLD 580 - Facilities Planning in Sport (Cr: 3)
  • SLD 586 - Event Planning and Programming (Cr: 3)
  • SLD 588A - Sport Management Practicum (Cr: 3)
    OR
  • SLD 599 - Comprehensive Seminar in Athletic Administration (Cr: 3)

Required Electives

SLD Elective #1 (3 Cr.)
SLD Elective #2 (3 Cr.)
SLD Elective #3 (3 Cr.)

Learning Outcomes

Upon completion of this program, students will:

  • Investigate the interrelationship between sport, culture, and society through a sport leader's
  • Interpret and analyze the role and responsibilities of human resources, finance, governance, compliance, risk management, operations, technology, and the management, planning, organization, and administration in the sport industry
  • Distinguish between key aspects of various careers within the sport industry and how an effective leader approaches decision making in these dynamic environments
  • Identify and evaluate career options in the sport industry, formulate transferable skills, construct a job search strategy, resume, LinkedIn profile and cover letter.

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Faculty

At Endicott, you’ll learn from experienced practitioners who bring real-world insight into the classroom. Our expert faculty and advisory board include leaders from MLB, NBA, NHL, NCAA, secondary and higher education, the Olympics, recognized sports foundations, and more.

Commission on Sport Management Accreditation Seal

Accreditations

The Commission on Sport Management Accreditation (COSMA) is a specialized accrediting body whose purpose is to promote and recognize excellence in sport management education worldwide in colleges and universities at the baccalaureate and graduate levels.

The following degree programs at Endicott College have received specialized accreditation through the Commission on Sport Management Accreditation located in Fort Collins, CO, USA:

  • Bachelor of Science in Sport Management
  • Master of Science in Sport Leadership

Advance Your Career With Endicott

Endicott is known for its excellence in preparing students for their careers. With a small-school environment and personalized guidance, we are focused on your success and provide the tools you need to accelerate your career.

  • Your Studies, Your Way

    We understand the demands of balancing work, life, and grad school. So we’ve made our graduate programs flexible to meet your needs. Classes are available in-person, 100% online, or hybrid, allowing you to find the right fit for your busy life.

  • Academics & Resources

    Our curriculum grounds you in the essentials of an advanced education, our expert, approachable faculty are real-world practitioners who offer direction and guidance, and our modern, state-of-the-art facilities are available to help you pursue your goals.

  • Career Support & Networking

    The knowledgeable, professional staff at Endicott’s Career Center provides personalized career support to help you meet your goals. From career advising and resume help to sharpening your interview skills and connecting with our extensive alumni network, you will receive a lifetime of support to help you with job search strategies at any stage of your career. Once a Gull, always a Gull!

Industry Insights

Get a glimpse of the types of careers you can pursue with this degree, along with estimated salaries and projected growth rates, sourced from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics.

Example Job Titles Median Annual Salary Projected Job Growth (2024-2034)
Athletic Director $104,070 8%
Sports Marketing Director $138,060 18%
Sports Agent/Business Manager $84,900 10%
"The M.S. Sport Leadership program played a big role in my career path within the athletics industry. The wide variety of courses offered showed me an in-depth look at what it was like to hold a career in each field, and helped me weed out what I did and did not want to do with my career path going forward."
Lucas Wlodarczyk '23 M'25

Experiential learning is transformative

The Endicott Experiential Edge

Endicott offers unique experiences that go beyond classroom learning.

Internships & Experiential Learning

Optional internship opportunities are available, along with experiential learning events with the Boston Bruins, the Boston Celtics, and the Philadelphia Flyers.

Comprehensive Career Support

Our program offers personal advising, networking opportunities, career development consultation, and job placement support

Mark Lepage ’21 M’23
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Program Cost: $23,946
Endicott is committed to fostering lifelong learning, including making all levels of education accessible to students who are motivated to learn and succeed.
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Tuition & Fees
The total cost of attendance reflects the cost-per-credit pricing for the current academic year and depends on how quickly students complete the program. Please visit the link below for more information on tuition and fees, and read our Financial Aid information for ways to fund your education. You may also reach out to one of our helpful graduate school admission staff with any questions.
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Financial Aid
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