About the Athletic Administration Concentration
The Master of Science in Sport Business’s concentration in Athletic Administration produces effective managers for organizations that oversee collegiate or scholastic athletic programs giving them the tools they need to become innovative and strategic leaders in this field.
Through classroom instruction, valuable networking opportunities and relevant internships, the concentration aims to develop effective leaders for organizations focused on the student-athlete and the administrative operations necessary to sustain athletic programs in educational institutions.
This concentration is for:
- Individuals interested in pursuing a career in compliance, athletic directing, operations, development, marketing, coaching, facility management and more.
- Professionals in intercollegiate or interscholastic athletic administration who are looking to advance their career.
Athletic Administration Career Outlook
A concentration in athletic administration can prepare you to work at one of the many colleges and universities within the NCAA and NAIA as well as at high schools nationwide. This concentration allows students to engage critical issues in governance, Name, Image and Likeness (NIL), policy-making, facility operations, fundraising, development and compliance within collegiate athletic programs.
Careers in Athletic Administration
Internships & Employment Opportunities
Our students have received internships and full-time employment in companies such as:
Career Outlook: Sample Job Titles
- Athletic Director
- Assistant Athletic Director, Branding & Digital Strategy
- Assistant Director of Marketing
- Director of Operations, Olympic Sports
- Director of Basketball Operations
- Athletics Academic Advisor
- Compliance Coordinator
- Development Associate
- Ticket Operations Coordinator
Alumni Spotlight
Sabrina Thomas
Director of Marketing, Athletics – Villanova University
Master of Science in Sport Business, Class of 2022
Being a part of the MSSB program is the best decision I could have made. The MSSB program truly formed who I am as a professional in the sports industry. When I entered the MSSB program, I was coming off of my career as a student athlete, wanting to figure out how to stay in the sports realm on the other side of the fence. MSSB opened me up to a world of knowledge and opportunity both inside and outside of the classroom. The classes in the MSSB are extremely helpful, insightful, and fun! Not to mention the vast network available to you as part of the program; Owls truly are everywhere and they are willing to lend a helping hand. I would not be where I am today without Temple and the MSSB program!
Athletic Administration Courses
SRM 5217 Sport Facility Management
SRM 5225 Sport Sponsorship and Sales
SRM 5231 Compliance in Intercollegiate Athletics
SRM 5232 Fundraising and Development
SRM 5233 Governance and Policy in Intercollegiate Athletics
SRM 5234 Student-Athlete Affairs in Intercollegiate Athletics
Students should check the Graduate Bulletin for a full list of approved courses.