Graduate Schools in Sports Administration in the Southeast
Graduate Schools in Sports Administration in the Southeast



This web page is designed to be a guide to colleges and universities in the Southeastern United States that offer master of science degrees in the field of sports administration/management.* Sports administrators execute management duties with college and school athletic programs, professional sports organizations, community and private fitness and recreation programs, and multipurpose facilities.


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Colleges and Universities

Alabama

United States Sports Academy
The United States Sports Academy located in Daphne, offers a variety of sport-specific programs. Students may take courses for graduate or non-degree and continuing education credit. The cornerstone of the Academy's academic programs is the Master of Sport Science degree, offered in management, coaching, and medicine.

Florida

Florida State University
The sports administration program at Florida State in Tallahassee, is designed to provide students with a basic understanding of sport management and the various components that make up this area of study. Although course content will focus on the applied aspect of management, students will be required to become knowledgeable of the current literature, both applied and research based. In order to enhance the student's practical experiences, appropriate internships are arranged. This degree prepares individuals with the appropriate background for jobs at the entry level position

Lynn University
The College of Hospitality, Tourism & Recreation Management at Lynn University in Boca Raton offers course study in sports and athletic administration. The program is designed to provide students with practical experience in the field of sports.

Saint Thomas University
Located in Miami, Saint Thomas University provides a natural laboratory setting for students to obtain valuable experience while pursuing their degree in sports administration.

University of Florida
The graduate program in Sports Administration at the University of Florida in Gainesville, is designed to educate students to become administrators in a variety of sports settings including: intercollegiate, and professional and highly organized amateur sports.

University of Miami
The graduate program in sports administration at the University of Miami in Coral Gables is offered through the Department of Science in Education. The program is designed for those students interested in working in some aspect of sport administration and those seeking specialized preparation leading to administrative careers in sports management. The program prepares individuals, who by virtue of education, are trained to assist in administrative positions in sports programs, both amateur and professional.

Georgia

Georgia Southern University
Located in Statesboro, the graduate program in Physical Education and Exercise Science offers a master of science degree in sports administration. As part of the University's course curriculum, students are required to complete an internship prior to receiving their degree.

Georgia State University
Located in Atlanta, the sports administration program is designed to prepare students for career opportunities in commercial and educational settings in the sports industry.

Kentucky

Eastern Kentucky University
The master of science degree at Eastern Kentucky University in Richmond, prepares students for management level positions in agencies and facilities related to the sports and recreation industries.

Lousiana

University of New Orleans
The Graduate School of Education Human Performance and Health Promotion at the University of New Orleans, offers an master's of arts degree in sports administration.

Mississippi

University of Southern Mississippi
Located in Hattiesburg, the College of Health and Human Sciences offers a master's of science degree in sports adminstration.

North Carolina

North Carolina State
Through the Department of Parks, Recreation and Tourism Management at North Carolina State in Raleigh, a master's degree can be obtained in sports administration. The department offers educational opportunities and resources for the preparation of professionals concerned with planning, organizing, managing and directing parks, recreation, tourism, and sports programs.

University of North Carolina
The graduate specialization in Sport Administration at the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill focuses on preparing students for careers in athletic administration at the collegiate level. The curriculum is a unique blend of formal coursework, research and practical experiences designed to enable successful students to function as athletic administrators in a variety of collegiate settings.

Tennessee

Eastern Tennessee University
The sports management concentration within the University's Exercise, Fitness and Sports College, provides instruction and training in the leadership,organization, and administration of sports and sports-related programs.

University of Tennessee
The Recreation, Tourism and Hospitality Management program at the University of Tennessee at Knoxsville, prepares graduate students to become competent practitioners with the capabilities to: apply technical knowledge involving leadership skills, programming capabilities, supervisory techniques, administrative policies, procedures, and practices for recreation management in private, commercial, public, and therapeutic agencies.


*The Southeastern United States is defined as Alabama, Florida, Georgia, Kentucky, Louisana, Mississippi, North Carolina, South Carolina, and Tennessee.




 This site was created on February 28, 2000.

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