Course Schedule for the Master's in Sports Administration, Northwestern University School of Professional Studies - Northwestern School of Professional Studies

Course Schedule

Please note that course schedules may be amended due to low enrollment, faculty availability, and/or other factors.

Online Sync Sessions are an integral part of the online learning experience. Additional information about learning concepts and assignments may be discussed and sync sessions offer valuable opportunities for students to interact with their faculty and peers during the term. We encourage all students to attend live, but if they are unable to, sync sessions will be recorded and posted within Canvas to allow for an asynchronous model of success as well.

MSA 453-DL : College Sports Management - Internal Affairs

Description

College athletic departments exist within a larger university ecosystem and regulatory environment that present unique challenges and opportunities. Students will examine the core tenets of sport management that address the day-to-day internal workings of a collegiate athletic department. The course will take an in-depth look at administrative leadership and college athletics within a university and its governance structure. Students will examine the challenges that present themselves across multiple departments and the management relationships that need to be developed among coaches, administrators, and student-athletes. Relevant topics include intellectual property rights, federal and NCAA requirements, budgeting issues, and multi-faceted student-athlete support.