Graduate Programs Curriculum
The Sports Administration & Facility Management Program offers two degree-seeking programs through the Center for Sports Administration. The program options are:

• Master of Business Administration/Master of Sports Administration (MBA/MSA) Dual-Degree Program
• Master of Sports Administration (MSA) Degree Program

Program 1: MBA/MSA Dual-Degree Program
The two-year MBA/MSA program prepares students for leadership positions by combining the business teaching of the Ohio University MBA program with sport-specific knowledge during the MSA program. This degree combination recognizes the growing complexity of the sports, facility and entertainment industries, and reinforces Ohio University's commitment to preparing students for the leadership challenges of the future.

The MBA phase of the program uses a problem-based learning style, immersing students in collaborative projects and working situations that are commonplace in the business world. Students learn basic business concepts in a real-life context, and develop skills in communication, collaboration and teamwork that are essential for success, while developing their ability to be creative, take initiative, and accept personal responsibility for their actions.

The MSA program combines classroom and practical experience to prepare individuals for leadership positions in the sport industry. An interdisciplinary approach gives students the freedom to choose courses of personal interest and build a foundation of knowledge in their desired career fields.

Learning also take places outside the classroom as students work on class projects, such as the program’s annual alumni symposium and Bobcat Blitz, the event held each year featuring a 5K run and Cornhole Tournament that revolves around the Ohio University Football Spring Game. Many also choose to pursue work opportunities during the second year. In recent years, students have interned at the Baseball Winter Meetings, the Super Bowl, the Orange Bowl, Las Vegas Motor Speedway, the US Tennis Clay Court Championships, and the NCAA Soccer Championships.

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Program 2: MSA Program
Prospective students with a previous graduate degree (e.g. law, business, or other approved graduate degree) or significant industry-related experience may be considered for the one-year MSA program. The MSA program requires the completion of 55 credit hours over three academic quarters.  Individual programs can be tailored to each student’s needs, experience, and career goals.  Courses are chosen from the same Sports Administration offerings as the dual-degree seeking students, in addition to outside electives.

For more information about the one-year MSA program, please contact the Center for Sports Administration at (740) 593-4666 or at sportsad@ohio.edu.