The online Master of Science in Sport Management offers electives that are designed to suit your passion for the field as well as your busy schedule. Keep sports in your life by choosing to study the subjects that appeal to you most.
In addition to taking electives, you can pursue a specialization in Athlete Development, High Performance Coaching, Sport Law, or Director of Racquet Sports. You may also earn a Graduate Certificate in either Sport Event Management or Social Media by completing a one-year sequence of electives. The optional specializations and graduate certificate give students an opportunity to delve deeper into an area of interest, develop expertise, and prepare for a specific career path.
You’ll even have the chance to practice your knowledge in a graduate internship or advanced practicum elective. No matter what your interests are or electives you choose, all of our courses are designed to stimulate you and help you succeed in your sport career.
| APK5404 | Sport Psychology (3) (Sample Syllabus) |
| HLP6515 | Evaluation Procedures in Health and Human Performance (3) (Sample Syllabus) |
| HLP6535 | Research Methods in Health and Human Performance (3) (Sample Syllabus) |
| PET5187 | High-Performance Coaching: Creating Winning Environments (3) (Sample Syllabus) |
| PET5188 | High-Performance Coaching: Building Character through Sport (3) (Sample Syllabus) |
| PET6177 | Athlete Centered Coaching and Leadership (3) (Sample Syllabus) |
| SPM5016 | Sport Sociology (3) (Sample Syllabus) |
| SPM5107 | Sport Event Management Principles and Applications (3) (Sample Syllabus) |
| SPM5185 | Name, Image, and Likeness: Amateur Athletes as Brands (3) (Sample Syllabus) |
| SPM5206 | Sport Ethics (3) (Sample Syllabus) |
| SPM5207 | Sport Sponsorship (3) (Sample Syllabus) |
| SPM5309 | Sport Marketing (3) (Sample Syllabus) |
| SPM5506 | Sport Finance (3) (Sample Syllabus) |
| SPM5936/6905 | What Drives Winning Leaders (3) (Sample Syllabus) |
| SPM6158 | Management & Leadership in Sport (3) (Sample Syllabus) |
| SPM6606 | Management of Olympic Games Functional Area (3) (Sample Syllabus) |
| SPM6610 | Sports Events and Community Development (3) (Sample Syllabus) | SPM6721 | Advanced Sport Law (3) (Sample Syllabus) | SPM6726 | Issues in Sport Law (3) (Sample Syllabus) |
| SPM6905 | The Racquets Industry (3) (Sample Syllabus) |
| SPM6905 | Sustainability and Sport (3) (Sample Syllabus) |
| APK5404 | Sport Psychology (3) (Sample Syllabus) |
| HLP6515 | Evaluation Procedures in Health and Human Performance (3) (Sample Syllabus) |
| HLP6535 | Research Methods in Health and Human Performance (3) (Sample Syllabus) |
| PET5185 | High-Performance Coaching: Priority Alignment (3) (Sample Syllabus) |
| PET5186 | High-Performance Coaching: Exploring Team Dynamics (3) (Sample Syllabus) |
| PET6177 | Athlete Centered Coaching and Leadership (3) (Sample Syllabus) |
| SPM5016 | Sport Sociology (3) (Sample Syllabus) |
| SPM5107 | Sport Event Management Principles and Applications (3) Sample Syllabus) |
| SPM5181 | Athlete Development (3) (Sample Syllabus) |
| SPM5185 | Name, Image, and Likeness: Amateur Athletes as Brands (3) (Sample Syllabus) |
| SPM5309 | Sport Marketing (3) (Sample Syllabus) |
| SPM5506 | Sport Finance (3) (Sample Syllabus) |
| SPM5726 | Sport Business Law (3) (Sample Syllabus) |
| SPM5936 | The Racquets Directorship (3) (Sample Syllabus) |
| SPM6158 | Management & Leadership in Sport (3) (Sample Syllabus) |
| SPM6606 | Management of Olympic Games Functional Areas (3) (Sample Syllabus) |
| SPM6610 | Sport Events and Community Development (3) (Sample Syllabus) |
| SPM6726 | Issues in Sport Law (3) (Sample Syllabus) |
| SPM6727 | Application of Fair Competition Law to Sport Management (3) (Sample Syllabus) |
| SPM6905 | Coaching Character Literacy in Sport (3) (Beginning 2026) (Sample Syllabus) |
| SPM5518 | Nonprofit Management in Sport (3) (Sample Syllabus) |
| SPM5936/6905 | Athlete Sexual Health and Wellness (3) (Sample Syllabus) |
| SPM6158 | Management & Leadership in Sport (3) (Sample Syllabus) |
| SPM6905 | Sustainability and Sport (3) (Sample Syllabus) |
| SPM5309 | Sport Marketing (3) (Sample Syllabus) |
| SPM6308 | Sport Consumer Behavior (3) (Sample Syllabus) |
| HLP6515 | Evaluation Procedures in Health and Human Performance (3) (Sample Syllabus) |
| HLP6535 | Research Methods (3) (Sample Syllabus) |
| SPM5016 | Sport Sociology (3) (Sample Syllabus) |
| SPM5181 | Athlete Development (3) (Sample Syllabus) |
| SPM5185 | Name, Image, and Likeness: Amateur Athletes as Brands (3) (Sample Syllabus) |
| SPM5506 | Sport Finance (3) (Sample Syllabus) |
| SPM6726 | Issues in Sport Law (3) (Sample Syllabus) |
| SPM6905 | Coaching Character Literacy in Sport (3) (2025 only) (Sample Syllabus) |
*Schedule subject to change
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The Athlete Development specialization qualifies students to pursue certification through the Professional Association of Athlete Development Specialists (PAADS).