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Master of Sport Leadership

Naperville, United States
2 years
English
Online
Master

About the program

Master of Arts in Sport Leadership is a 36-credit fully online master's degree. The online M.A. Applies business, Coaching and exercise science principles to leading sport organisations.

Program highlights

Internship available: no
Placement support: yes
Work during study: no
Post-study work rights (0 year): no
PR pathway friendly: no

What you will learn

Develop advanced knowledge of Sport Leadership and apply discipline-appropriate methods
Assess relevant evidence
And communicate informed conclusions.

Career outcomes

Athletic program and team management
Fitness and rehabilitation facilities
Health clubs
Sport recreation services
Sports administration
Sports marketing
Sports management

Curriculum

36 credit hours: 15 credits of core courses (leadership and organisational theory
Social and cultural perspectives
Communication
Group dynamics and conflict resolution
Evidence-based decision making)
15 credits in the specialisation and 6 credits of electives
Plus a leadership conference or speaker series requirement.

Entry requirements

Academic

Bachelor's degree from a regionally accredited college or university
Minimum 3.0 GPA (4.0 scale) over the last 60 credit hours (applicants below may submit a supplemental essay)
Statement of purpose
Resume and one recommendation
International applicants add a course-by-course evaluation of foreign transcripts and TOEFL or IELTS results.

Minimum GPA

Accepted academic background

Bachelor degree from a regionally accredited college or university (foreign degrees need a course-by-course evaluation).

Language tests

IELTS Program-specific minimum score

Documents you’ll need

Academic Transcripts
Personal Statement
Recommendation Letters
CV or Resume.

How to apply

Check the deadlines (Spring 2027 standard 14 Dec 2026
Summer 2027 9 Apr 2027
Fall 2027 23 Jul 2027) on the institutional admissions website. Complete the free online application. Upload a statement of purpose
Resume
One letter of recommendation and official transcripts showing a bachelor's degree
International applicants add a course-by-course foreign transcript evaluation and TOEFL or IELTS results. An admission interview may be requested. Programmes using a central application service (athletic training
OT
PA
Nursing
DPT) apply through that service instead.

Other costs

Tuition per year	$48,744, $14,202 USD
Application fee	$75 USD
Deposit	$100 USD

Program details

Campus	Naperville
Faculty or school	School of Graduate and Professional Studies
Department	Sport Leadership
Teaching language	English
Credit value	36
Study pace	Flexible,Fixed
Post-study stay	0 year
Scholarship note	Scholarships, Bursaries, Or merit awards may be available to eligible students at North Central College. Eligibility, Award value, And application deadlines vary by scholarship and intake.

Intakes and deadlines

Program starts
January 2027
Apply by
14 Dec 2026
31 days left
Program starts
May 2027
Apply by
9 Apr 2027
147 days left
Program starts
August 2027
Apply by
23 Jul 2027
252 days left

Frequently asked questions

The program takes 2 years.