Is the master's in athletic administration program accredited?
Yes. In addition to the College of Business's accreditation through the Association to Advance Collegiate Schools of Business, the program has received accreditation through the Commission on Sport Management Accreditation (COSMA). This program also has a partnership with the National Interscholastic Athletic Administrators Association (NIAAA).
Does the master's in athletic administration program require an entrance exam like the GMAT or GRE?
No entrance exams are required for admission. You can learn more about what you'll need to apply to the online program on the admissions page.
Does the master's in athletic administration program require work experience?
Yes, a minimum of two years of athletic administration or coaching experience at the middle or high school level is required for admission to this program. For more information about requirements, visit our admissions page.
Does the master's in athletic administration program have a residency component?
Coursework is delivered 100% online. However, a required three-day Athletic Leadership Forum is held on campus during the summer. This hand-on learning opportunity allows students to network with their peers, program faculty and alumni in person.
How will the MS in Athletic Administration degree prepare me for NIAAA Certification?
After completing the online program, you will have earned credit for the following NIAAA Leadership Training Courses, which are applied toward certification:
- LTC 501 Guiding Foundations and Philosophies
- LTC 502 Strategies for Organization Management
- LTC 503 Enhancing Organization Management
- LTC 504 Legal issues I (Liability for Sports Injuries & Risk Management)
- LTC 506 Legal Issues II (Title IX & Sexual Harassment)
- LTC 508 Legal Issues III (Hazing, Constitutional Law, Disabilities Law & Employment/Labor Law)
- LTC 511 Concepts and Strategies for Interscholastic Budgeting and Finance Using Excel Spreadsheets
- LTC 611 Concepts and Strategies for Interscholastic Fundraising, Marketing, Promotions and Booster Clubs
- LTC 630 Interscholastic Contest Management – Planning, Preparation & Methods
- LTC 707 Assessment of Interscholastic Athletic Programs and Personnel
- LTC 719 Athletic Administration: Leadership, Management/Supervision and Decision Making Concepts, Methods and Applications
Does OHIO offer any career support for online students?
Yes, for more information on the benefits of our Graduate Career Acceleration Team, visit the online student career support page.