Overview & Career Outcomes
Through the study of major themes in sport, students in the Athletic Administration concentration gain specific training and preparation for successful futures as administrators in the varied segments and businesses in the industry. Gain the actionable knowledge needed to serve as an effective athletic administrator.
A convenient online approach
- 36 credits of coursework: 24 credits in the core program curriculum; nine credits of concentration-specific courses; 3-credit capstone
- All coursework is completed online using Lasell’s easy-to-use learning platform
- 8-week modules are flexible and affordable
Excellent training for a competitive industry
The Athletic Administration concentration is designed for students who desire to earn organizational leadership positions within a sports organization, with a specific focus on preparation for a career as an athletic director. As the market for this sought-after role becomes increasingly competitive, your Lasell University degree will set you apart from the crowd, and ensure you have the rigorous, relevant training you need to excel. Coursework covers topics that include executive and strategic planning, employee motivation, managing diversity in sport organizations, fundraising and development, and administrative procedures and theories. In addition, the vital management and communication skills you will gain can be applied in leadership positions of all types, further enhancing your career options.
A student-first philosophy
We maintain intentionally small class sizes that enable highly collaborative, personalized learning. Over the course of your program, you will work closely with exceptional faculty, many of whom are working professionals. You will have opportunities to develop a curriculum aligned with your specific goals, through student-driven projects, which enables you to dive deeply into a research project or professional internship. In addition, our advisory board is comprised of prominent professionals in the field who provide valuable connections to the broader sport industry, positioning you to pursue internships and real-world work experience with top organizations in the Boston area and beyond.
Curriculum
Our curriculum will help you build the skill set you need to advance in the field of Athletic Administration.
The curriculum for this program is as follows:
- 36 credits are required for the MS in Sport Management degree. You pick 1 of 2 capstone options: Professional Internship or Writing & Reporting Research in Sport
- 27 credits (9 courses) comprise the core offerings
- 9 credits (3 courses) required for the concentration
Wondering what types of classes, you will be taking? Below is a sample of the curriculum provided to get a sense of what your academic path looks like. If you want to see the full curriculum visit the academic catalog.
Requirements
Candidates seeking admission to Lasell University's Sport Management graduate degree or Certificate programs must hold a bachelor's degree from an accredited institution. GRE/GMAT scores are not required.
Admission Requirements Checklist:
- Online application
- Official transcripts of all college-level coursework
- A one-page personal statement describing your goals, strengths, and potential for achievement in graduate school
- Resume
International Applicants:
This program is not F-1 eligible, international applicants can only be considered for the online curriculum option. For additional requirements please visit our International Admission Requirement page.
Materials should be submitted through MyPortal or emailed to gradinfo@lasell.edu
