Our University offers its Master of Science in Sports Management entirely online. This dynamic online degree program is designed for those interested in sports management, coaching and athletic administration. Whether on the road or at home, students can expand upon their knowledge of the competitive and global sports industry while earning a quality master’s degree.
Sports management combines academic theory with real-world knowledge and is taught by expert practitioners. Many are leaders in sports management and they represent a broad array of industry experience. The University’s experienced sports industry advisory council ensures that students learn the latest strategies in practice today. The curriculum explores the impact of sports on historical and modern society. Students learn industry fundamentals as they pertain to sports law, marketing, promotion, public relations, finance, and economics. Students also have the flexibility to focus on a specific area of interest.
Concentrations include sports administration for the aspiring collegiate, community, or high school athletic official; coaching theory and strategy for those interested in leading sports teams; and a general concentration for those interested in business and front-office operations. The University has incorporated ASEP accreditations into various programs within the Sports Management and Sports & Health Sciences programs. Students can earn ASEP certifications by completing specified courses at our University without having to complete an entire degree program. For more information on our relationship with American Sport Education Program (ASEP) please visit: www.apu.apus.edu/lp2/agreements/coaching.htm.
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| 2011-2012 Program Completion Rate | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Normal time to completion for full-time student | 2 years | |||
| Graduates who completed in this time1 | 39% | |||
| Tuition & Fees as of January 1, 2013 | Median Loan Debt of 2011-2012 Graduates | |||
| Tuition (before any awarded transfer credit) | $11,700 | Federal loans6 | $0 | |
| Technology fee2 | $50 | Private educational loans | $0 | |
| Transfer Credit Evaluation fee3 (if applicable) | $50 | Institution financing plan | $0 | |
| Graduation fee | $100 | |||
| Comprehensive Exam4 | $250 | |||
| Books and supplies5 | $1,151 | |||
| On-campus room and board | Not applicable | |||
1 Data may be “not available” if the program has no graduates during reporting period or if it has not been in existence the normal time for completion. If 0%, then graduates in the reporting period took longer than the average time, usually because they were part-time students. 91% of our students are working adults and do not take a full-time course load. 2 A $50 Technology Fee will be charged for all future undergraduate and graduate level course registrations, including audited courses. The fee is not applicable for Comprehensive Exam courses. An APUS grant will cover the fee for Active Duty Military, Reservists, National Guard, Vocational Rehabilitation (VOCA), VA and VA Chapter 33 students, and anyone using military tuition assistance (TA). 3 Transfer Credit Evaluation Fee waived for all United States Active Duty Military, Guard, and Reserve personnel. 4 If a comprehensive exam is required to complete your program of study there will be an additional fee of $250. This fee covers the cost of exam supplies and materials. 5 Cost for books and supplies is based on an average for the courses within this degree program. Students must obtain their own software when required for a course or program. 6 This figure does not include PLUS loans or TEACH grants converted to Unsubsidized Federal Direct Loans. | ||||
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