Online Master's in Sport Administration
Prepare for Leadership Roles in Top Sport Organizations
100% Online Coursework
As Few As 9 Months
30 Credit Hours
$455 per Credit
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Get in the Game With a Career-Boosting Online MS Degree
- Apply By: 08/14/2026
- Start Class: 08/25/2026
Find a competitive edge in the sport industry when you earn a master’s in sport administration online from Delaware State, a proud HBCU. Develop the managerial-level knowledge sport organizations want, including sport law, finance, marketing and ethics. You will learn from doctorate-prepared faculty and graduate ready to pursue a broad range of fulfilling careers in professional, intercollegiate and recreational sports. Plus, you can skip the GRE/GMAT exams and apply with any bachelor’s degree.
Program Details
- Use your new skills during an internship
- Professors with sport administration experience
- Alumni work in professional and collegiate sports
- Gain a supportive team that knows you by name
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Curriculum
Become a Sport Administration Expert With Problem-Based Learning
As Few As 9 Months
30 Total Credits
The sports administration degree curriculum combines business theory, modern research methods and sport industry knowledge so you can build the right skills to manage a broad range of sport and sport-related agencies.
Plus, DSU Online values your most important resource — time. You can graduate faster with accelerated eight-week courses.
See How the Sport Administration Curriculum Benefits You
Connect Theory To Practice During Your Internship
Acquire resume-boosting experience when you apply what you have learned to the real world through a sport internship.
100% of Professors Have Sport-Related Doctorates
Receive one-on-one guidance from faculty with terminal degrees in the sport administration and sport management fields.
Admission Requirements
What You Need to Know Before Applying
Application Deadline 08/14/26
Start Date 08/25/26
If you hold a bachelor’s degree with a GPA of 2.5 or above, you are eligible to apply for this sport administration degree online. With no entrance exams and multiple start dates, taking the next step toward your graduate degree is simple.
| Online Application Form | Apply Now |
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| Degree and Minimum GPA | A bachelor’s degree from an accredited university with a minimum cumulative undergraduate GPA of 2.5 on a 4.0 scale |
| Transcripts | Send official transcripts from each college or university attended |
| Transfer Credits | You may apply up to nine applicable credits to your graduate degree program |
| Official Test Scores | No GMAT, GRE or other test scores required |
International Students
DSU offers an empowering community to students from around the world. In addition to the basic admission requirements, you’ll submit the following items with your application. Be sure to apply at least 90 days before classes start so that you have ample time to fulfill these requirements.
| Visa | Only F-1 visas are accepted for international admission to degree programs. If you’re an F-1 transfer student, we require a copy of your I-20 form upon admission |
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| Financial Documentation | International applicants must submit proof of funds to cover at least their first year of study. If living with a friend or relative in the U.S., students must submit additional documentation such as an affidavit of free room and board with supporting documents. For financial documentation, international students must forward the required financial evidence to the Office of International Affairs |
| Transcript Evaluation | Transcripts must be evaluated by a recognized credential evaluation agency (such as WES or ECE) and sent to DSU |
| Standardized Test Scores | Acceptable tests include TOEFL, IELTS, SAT, ACT or ELI |
Begin Your Journey to Delaware State University
Each student follows a unique path to DSU, and we’re here to make your journey a success. Visit our Admissions Hub to explore the steps you’ll complete when applying for an online program. You can also learn about transferring credits, using military benefits and taking the next step as an international student.
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Equipped with a valuable master’s degree, you can expand your sport career opportunities and increase your chances of higher earnings. Discover how Delaware State’s sports administration degree can fit in your budget below.
| Cost per Credit Hour | $455 |
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| Total Number of Credit Hours | 30 |
| Total Estimated Tuition | $13,650 |
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| Other Costs to Budget For | The estimated tuition does not include expenses incurred during the online program |
Supporting the Ambitions of Military Students
DSU is proud to support the educational goals of active-duty and veteran service members. Here, you’ll receive guidance for your mission to continue your education, and you can make the most of the benefits available through the Department of Veterans Affairs. Plus, learn how you can receive credit for the knowledge and skills gained through your military service.
Tuition & Financial Aid
When you succeed professionally, your entire community rises with you. Knowing that education plays a central role in that success, DSU offers cost-effective tuition so that financial barriers don’t stand between you and your goals. Visit our Tuition and Aid page to learn how to make online education fit your budget.
Tuition Details
Set Yourself Up for Success as a Sport Administration Leader
With a DSU sport administration degree, you can be confident your credentials match the needs of sport and sport-related organizations. Our graduates work for top teams such as D.C. United, Florida Marlins, Philadelphia Phillies and 76ers, as well as high-profile professional and collegiate athletics administrations like the NFL, Georgetown University and Howard University. If you’re an entrepreneur preparing to start a business, this degree provides career-ready skills for that, too.
Explore Sport Management Roles and Their Median Salaries
Facilities Manager $106,880 per year1
Fundraising Manager $132,870 per year2
What You’ll Learn
The Master of Science in Sport Administration coursework is designed with today’s sport organizations in mind. Expand your skillset in sport management, finance, marketing, legal issues, facilities and ethics when you strengthen these skillsets:
- Organizational leadership
- Revenue generation
- Marketing and brand strategy
- Game-day coordination
- Community engagement
- Data-informed decision-making
- Sport law and regulatory frameworks
Program Outcomes
- Apply sport industry principles and practices in the following areas: leadership, management, financial, legal and marketing
- Conduct an effective inquiry and analysis of sport from an ethical, economic, legal, political and/or social perspective and formulate strategies for change as needed
- Utilize appropriate technologies to conduct research as well as evaluate, analyze and communicate information related to current trends within the sport industry
- Demonstrate professional competencies and dispositions in a sport organization
Learn From Faculty Who Believe in Your Potential
Our faculty will welcome you like family and provide personalized mentorship to bring your goals to life. They understand your perspective and experiences — after all, many of our instructors walked similar paths before becoming leaders in their fields. Rely on their professional expertise as you prepare to advance in the career that interests you.
Jan E. Blade, PhD, Chair of the Department of Sport Management and Director of the Sport Administration
Faculty Spotlight: Jan E. Blade, PhD
Dr. Jan Blade serves as the chair of the Department of Sport Management and the director of the sport administration graduate program. Her specialized expertise includes serving as DSU Faculty Athletics Representative for a decade, seven years on the NCAA Committee for Academic Performance, and contributions to multiple athletic governance teams.
Sources
- Bureau of Labor Statistics, U.S. Department of Labor. Occupational Outlook Handbook. “Administrative Services and Facilities Managers.” Retrieved February 6, 2026, from https://www.bls.gov/ooh/management/administrative-services-managers.htm.
- Bureau of Labor Statistics, U.S. Department of Labor. Occupational Outlook Handbook. “Public Relations and Fundraising Managers.” Retrieved February 6, 2026, from https://www.bls.gov/ooh/management/public-relations-managers.htm.