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Professional Master of Sports Administration
Ranked the #1 online postgraduate sport business program in the world by SportBusiness Group.
Professional Master of Sports Administration
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Future Students
A Manageable, Online Delivery Format
The Professional MSA curriculum is delivered in a manageable, online format for active professionals so you can earn your master's degree without putting your career on hold.
Generally, students enroll in one class every seven weeks with a one-week break between. Courses are delivered through Blackboard, which includes live virtual classrooms and presenters, recorded lectures, discussion boards, and case studies.
Residencies
The OHIO family is important to the Professional MSA experience. The PMSA program offers six residency opportunities on the Athens campus during the program where we combine in-person classwork with networking opportunities with current PMSA students, on-campus students, faculty and alumni. Students are required to earn five residency credit hours (SASM 6900) with alternative options for students unable to attend residencies in person.
Why OHIO's PMSA?
We're ranked the #1 online sport business program in the world by SportBusiness Professional. We are designed for working sport professionals to advance their education without putting their career on hold.
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What We're Looking For
- Accredited bachelor's degree
- Minimum of three years full-time employment in the sport industry
- Two letters of recommendation
- A strong resume and academic background
The decision to pursue a Professional MSA is not one to be made lightly. The curriculum is rigorous and the time requirement is demanding. This is a highly selective program and we require an excellent academic background.
Have questions about our programs?
Call us at 740-593-2053 any time, or schedule an appointment with us.
Take Your Career to the Next Level.
Our program is on the cutting edge of the sports industry. Connect classroom knowledge to professional experiences and apply what you learn to your job from day one.
Ohio University is the birthplace of sports business education. Get the best sports business graduate education in the world - designed for working professionals. Are you ready to develop a deeper understanding of critical issues in the sports industry? Get started with the program ranked #1 in the world in postgraduate sport business for working professionals.
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“I chose Ohio University because of its top-ranked sports management program. The rigorous academic curriculum coupled with real-world application and the most distinguished alumni network in the industry make the OHIO PMSA program simply the best in sports business." —Chad Brinker Pro Scout, Green Bay Packers
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Center for Sports AdministrationThe AECOM Center for Sports Administration is home to the world's best programs for future leaders in sport.
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CurriculumGet your competitive edge in the sports business industry with our unique curriculum that allows you to apply business concepts, principles, and theories to examine issues that are commonly encountered by sport executives.
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Meet Our FacultyOur faculty is comprised of accomplished scholars and active sports business professionals that maintain deep contacts in the industry, from local to international levels.
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COSMA AccreditationOur undergraduate and graduate programs are accredited by the Commission on Sport Management Accreditation (COSMA), a specialized accrediting body that promotes and recognizes excellence in sport management education in colleges at the baccalaureate and graduate levels.