Online Master of Science in Sport Administration
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Graduate in 14 months, with 8-week courses, 4 graduate certificates, and no GRE required
Frictionless
Earn Your Master’s Degree and Step Up in Sport Administration
You’re ready to lead in sports, and the Tulane University School of Professional Advancement (SoPA) can set you up for success. Our MS in Sport Administration program is built for career readiness, offering embedded certificates, certification options, and a required internship. Choose one of two focused pathways:
- Athlete Performance: Support and elevate athlete training and preparation.
- Athlete Management: Guide athletes beyond competition toward strong careers and lives.
You’ll learn from active sport‑industry professionals who bring real‑world insight into every course. With accelerated 8‑week courses, you can finish the 33‑credit program in as little as 14 months, no background in sports needed.
Tulane gives you the tools to shape the future of athletics. Are you ready to make your move?
Accessible, Affordable Learning
The MS in Sport Administration program is built for working professionals, with no prerequisites, no GRE and no sport background required. Students can also start with four-course, stackable Graduate Certificates in Sport Administration, Sport Coaching, Sport Security, or Sports Medicine, with credits from these certificates applying toward the full master’s degree requirements.
With 8-week terms and a 14-month completion time, students can quickly earn a high-quality degree at a competitive price of just $900 per credit hour. Scholarships are also available.
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What You’ll Learn
No matter which pathway you choose, the MS in Sport Administration can provide you with a holistic understanding of sport administration practices and principles. You’ll also gain skills in applied research, leadership and management, and data analytics.
Here are some skills you can learn in each pathway:
Athlete Management Track
- Operations
- Leadership
- Business in sport
- Financial and career management
- Athlete brand
- Strength training
- Conditioning
- Performance optimization
- Nutrition
- Psychology
Athlete Performance Track
The program offers dedicated career services staff and one-on-one career coaching, resume building, and job placement assistance, ensuring that graduates are prepared for the workforce.
Why Choose Tulane?
Students gain access to virtual and in-person networking events, the strong Tulane alumni network, and top-level industry experts for mentorship helping them grow their industry connections.
Tulane offers competitive tuition and financial aid options, including a 20 percent tuition discount scholarship for many applicants, including military members, veterans, public servants, Tulane alumni, and more.
About The Tulane School of Professional Advancement
The School of Professional Advancement (SoPA) is the school at Tulane dedicated to bachelor’s degree completion, graduate study, and certificate programs in applied fields. With online and on-campus options, students take advantage of the opportunity to further develop their skills for career advancement.
MS in Sport Administration Career Outcomes
With an MS in Sport Administration, you’ll gain the specialized skills to improve athletics both on and off the field. You can pursue director-level roles, manage teams, work in sport communication, lead programs, and more.
Some potential career outcomes include:*
*National salary data, according to Payscale; salaries vary by location (April 2026)
Industry Certificate Prep
The program’s Athlete Performance and Athlete Management pathway courses align with the Athlete Development Specialist Certificate offered by the Professional Association of Athlete Development Specialists, preparing you for relevant industry certificate completion.
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Athletic Director
Median Annual Salary: $73,131
Median Annual Salary: $58,966
Media Relations Specialist
Sports Facility Manager
Median Annual Salary: $57,000
Sports Manager
Median Annual Salary: $55,000
Athletic Trainer
Median Annual Salary: $52,778
Median Annual Salary: $51,591
Head or Assistant Coach
Sports Information Director
Median Annual Salary: $51,402
Sports Journalist
Median Annual Salary: $49,748
Applied Research Focus
The program culminates in a required internship, where you’ll conduct applied research in the field on a real-world topic of your choosing and develop a final project, which you can add to your portfolio to stand out on the job market.
If you work full time, you can also choose to complete a capstone project at your current place of work.
Complete for less than $30,000 with a tuition of $900 per credit hour; discounts available
Affordable
Learn from active practitioners in the field, and complete an internship and portfolio of work
Job Ready
