Overview

Lasell's Sports Management Certificate in Leadership is designed for the working individual looking to focus on the current and future trends facing the sport industry in order to be an effective leader. The certificate can be used as a base for career advancement or as an entrance into Lasell's Master of Science in Sports Management Degree Program.

Candidates for the sports management degree online and in person must hold a bachelor’s degree and submit an application for study in the graduate program along with all necessary documents.

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Chris Noyes '20
Director of Sports Medicine, Lasell University

Management and Sport Leadership Certificates

“I genuinely enjoyed taking these courses. I saw the value in everything that I was learning as it was all relevant to my career goals. Every course and every assignment was designed to give me the knowledge that I sought.  Lasell’s online learning format allowed me to create a schedule to attend to the various priorities in my life. I was able to work full time, care for my family’s needs, and complete my class assignments." 

Curriculum

The core curriculum is made up of 3 courses (9 credits) and 2 additional sport management courses of your choosing. 

SMGT711
Sport & Rec Ldrship to Shape the Future
3 credits
SMGT707
Exec & Strat leadership in the Sport Ind
3 credits
SMGT708
Leisure Studies Foundation
3 credits

Requirements

Candidates seeking admission to a certificate program must hold a bachelor's degree from an accredited institution and demonstrate through academic background and/or work experience the ability to succeed in graduate studies. GRE/GMAT scores are not required for admission.

Application Requirements

  1. Online application
  2. Official transcripts of all college-level coursework *
  3. Resume
  4. A one-page personal statement describing your goals, strengths, and potential for achievement in graduate school

International Applicants:

This program is not F-1 eligible, international applicants can only be considered for the online curriculum option.

All International applicants need to submit English equivalency from one of the following: TOEFL scores: minimum required score is 80 (iBT) or IELTS, minimum required score is 6.0; or Pearson PTE Academic minimum score is 53; or Duolingo minimum required score is 105. The English equivalency scores may be waived for international applicants who have earned a bachelor's degree at an accredited college/university in the United States, United Kingdom, Australia, New Zealand, or Canada.

For additional requirements please visit our International Admission Requirement page.

Materials should be submitted through MyPortal or emailed to gradinfo@lasell.edu:
The Office of Graduate Enrollment
Lasell University
1844 Commonwealth Ave.
Newton, MA 02466

Questions about your application? Call/text us today at 617-243-2400!