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Online Master of Science in Athletic Administration
Online Master of Science in Athletic Administration
Prepare to Lead Interscholastic Athletic Programs
Athletic directors play an essential role in supporting students, coaches and staff and helping them succeed on and off the field. You can advance your career as a leader in education-based athletics with Ohio University’s online Master of Science in Athletic Administration (MAA).
As a student, you will benefit from OHIO's five decades of experience in sports education and learn from expert faculty with professional ties to the industry. Study strategic planning, financial administration, facilities and event management, and more. You'll also attend our Athletic Leadership Forum to build your professional network.
100%
online courses
20
month duration
NIAAA
certification prep
GRE/GMAT
not required
COSMA
accredited
36
credit hours
Applied Learning Curriculum
Gain the knowledge and skills to excel as a K-12 athletic administrator. The online MAA program features 11 courses that provide real-world experience via applied learning opportunities.
SASM 6320: Foundations of Interscholastic Athletic Administration
This course provides an overview of the foundations of interscholastic athletic administration, covering the roles, responsibilities and professional preparation of the interscholastic athletic director, the purpose of education-based athletic programs and methods for assessing the effectiveness of interscholastic athletic programs.
SASM 6356: Leadership and Ethics in Interscholastic Athletic Administration
This course applies contemporary management, leadership and ethical theory to interscholastic athletics. This course also discusses leadership roles in interscholastic athletic administration and applying theoretical knowledge to the practical day-to-day leadership needs in interscholastic athletics.
National Interscholastic Athletic Administrators
Association (NIAAA)
The master’s program in athletic administration is accredited by the Commission on Sport Management Accreditation (COSMA).
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Online Learning Experience
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Network With the Athletic Community
All students in the MAA program attend OHIO's on-campus Athletic Leadership Forum to network and connect with fellow students, program faculty and OHIO alumni. This three-day event features guest speakers, panel discussions and workshops relevant to interscholastic athletic directors.
Lead As a Certified Athletic Administrator
With OHIO's online MAA, you can begin a rewarding career leading interscholastic athletic departments at K–12 institutions of any size. According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics, education administrators like athletic directors earn an average salary of $60,986 at the elementary and secondary levels.1
You can pursue NIAAA certification as a Registered Athletic Administrator and complete leadership training courses toward earning the Certified Athletic Administrator or Certified Master Athletic Administrator distinctions.* These industry-recognized credentials signal to employers that you have the advanced knowledge and specialized skills required to develop thriving interscholastic athletic programs.
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Sources
- U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics. Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics. Education Administrators, All Other. Retrieved from https://www.bls.gov/oes/current/oes119039.htm.