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Master of Science in Administration
Sport Administration Concentration

Degree objective: The interdisciplinary Master of Science in Administration (MSA) Program is designed for students pursuing administrative careers. The program offers insight into human and organizational relationships; develops skills in oral and written communication; enhances the capacity for sound analytical judgment; and encourages the ability to see the "big picture" as it relates to an organization and its environment. Course work focuses on applied action grounded in theory and embraces the fundamental educational principles applicable to administrative issues in the private, public, and nonprofit sectors, and stresses the ethical responsibilities of administrators.  Concentration objective: Designed to prepare the student for a career in administration in college, professional, or commercial sport.
DEGREE REQUIREMENTS        
Core Requirements 9 SH
  MSA 600 Foundations of Research Methods in Administration 3
  MSA 602 Financial Analysis, Planning, and Control OR 3
  MSA 634 Managerial Accounting Concepts OR 3
  MSA 635 Financial Management 3
  MSA 640 Quantitative Applications in Decision Making 3
Required Integrative Experience 3 SH
  MSA 685 Integrative Analysis of Administration 3
  MSA 699 Applied Research Project in Administration 3
Core Electives 6-12 SH
  MSA 601 Organizational Dynamics and Human Behavior OR 3
  MSA 620 Effective Administration and Organizational Behavior OR 3
  MSA 650 Organization Theory: Strategy and Structure 3
  MSA 603 Strategic Planning for the Administrator 3
  MSA 610  Environments in Administration 3
  MSA 660 Marketing Administration 3
  MSA 604 Administration, Globalization and Multiculturalism OR 3
  MSA 661 Diversity and Multiculturalism in the Workplace 3
  MSA 675 Strategic Policy Administration 3
  MSA 681 Administrative Practicum 3
  MSA 696 Special Topics 3
Internship 0-3 SH
  MSA 690 Internship 3
Concentration Requirements 15-18 SH
  PES 603 Administration of Sport and Physical Education 3
  PES 620 Sport: An Interdisciplinary Study 3
  PES 625 Facilities for Sport and Physical Education 3
  PES 640 Sport and the Law 3
  PES 650 Sport Marketing 3
  PES 690 Practicum 3
Total Credits 36 SH