This online program is designed for those passionate about making a meaningful difference in sports, whether in youth leagues, collegiate athletics or professional environments.
The online Master of Education in Sports Administration and Leadership (MSAL) is designed for those who want to make a meaningful impact across youth, collegiate, and professional sports.
Rooted in human-centered, values-driven leadership, the program prepares you to support athlete development, well-being, and inclusive excellence. You’ll gain the skills to address complex challenges in sports organizations and create environments where athletes—and those who support them—can thrive.
The 24-unit MSAL program is delivered fully online and can be completed in as little as one year full-time or at a flexible, part-time pace. It combines leadership principles with practical, data-informed strategies to prepare you for today’s evolving sports landscape.
In this program, you will:
Scholarship funding is limited. All applicants are reviewed for merit-based scholarship consideration as part of the admissions process—no separate scholarship application is required. While admission to the program does not guarantee a scholarship, applying earlier may increase your opportunity for scholarship consideration. For the Sports Administration and Leadership program, merit-based scholarships may be worth up to $15,000. Eligible applicants are awarded based on academic achievement, alignment with the USC Rossier mission, and other selection criteria. Scholarship recipients are notified at the time of admission.
View USC Rossier’s scholarship finder to identify other scholarships and funding opportunities. You do not have to be admitted to apply to these scholarships. Carefully note the scholarship application deadlines, which may occur before the final program application deadline.
With a focus on ethical leadership, the program prepares students for impactful roles in sports administration, coaching, and community engagement, empowering them to support inclusivity and foster growth within athletic environments.
Career pathways include:
Professor Alan Green on why athletics needs leaders who see sports as a force for meaningful change.
Scholarship funding is limited. All applicants are reviewed for merit-based scholarship consideration as part of the admissions process—no separate scholarship application is required. While admission to the program does not guarantee a scholarship, applying earlier may increase your opportunity for scholarship consideration. For the Sports Administration and Leadership program, merit-based scholarships may be worth up to $15,000. Eligible applicants are awarded based on academic achievement, alignment with the USC Rossier mission, and other selection criteria. Scholarship recipients are notified at the time of admission.
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