This comprehensive online program equips graduates with the essential skills and knowledge required to excel in their chosen roles. It emphasizes strategic communication, data-driven decision-making and ethical leadership, providing graduates with a well-rounded foundation for success in the sports industry.
The MSL online program offers a comprehensive foundation in sports leadership, catering to working professionals with a flexible curriculum. Students delve into focus areas, including coaching and athletic administration, gaining practical knowledge and strategies for real-world application. Graduates are well-prepared for leadership roles in coaching, student-athlete development, athletic administration, DEI coordination, community engagement and more.
Key benefits of the program include:
- Earning a USC Rossier degree emphasizing ethical leadership, equity and social justice.
- Participating in online courses designed to accommodate professional schedules.
- Specializing in areas like coaching or athletic administration.
- Developing expertise in data-informed decision-making, mental health advocacy and strategic communication.
- Building connections with a network of professionals across various sports fields.
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Career Opportunities
Graduates from our program will be able to pursue various career pathways in sports leadership, including:
- Higher education athletic leadership
- Coaches
- High school athletic leadership
- Youth sports leadership
- Sports and community engagement leadership
- Professional sports leadership
Program Curriculum
The Master of Education in Sports Leadership (MSL) program offers core courses and specialized electives to prepare leaders in sports.
Students can choose electives under two focuses: Coaching or Postsecondary Athletic Administration. Coaching electives explore topics like coaching philosophy, identity development and emerging trends, while administration electives focus on athletic management, student-athlete dynamics and Title IX issues.
Capstone
The program culminates in a Capstone course, enabling students to apply their knowledge to real-world sports leadership challenges. In this project, students demonstrate critical thinking, ethical decision-making and strategic communication, showcasing their readiness to lead and effect positive change in sports organizations.
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