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Program Details

Gain the administrative and business expertise you need to be a skilled interscholastic athletic director with Ohio University’s online Master of Science in Athletic Administration. Finish your program in 20 months and prepare for certification through the National Interscholastic Athletic Administrators Association (NIAAA).

This program is accredited by the Commission on Sport Management Accreditation (COSMA) and features a partnership with the NIAAA. These distinctions ensure you graduate with the specialized knowledge required to expand your professional opportunities and lead a dynamic, supportive interscholastic athletic department. You will study marketing, event management and financial administration in a flexible format with 100% online coursework. 

As a student, you will participate in project-based learning to immediately apply what you learn in real-world situations. You will also gain hands-on experience with software for event scheduling, social media graphics and digital ticketing. The on-campus Athletic Leadership Forum allows you to connect with faculty, peers and alumni while hearing from guest speakers and participating in panel discussions, workshops and more.

Program faculty have extensive experience in education-based athletics as ADs and leaders in state and national organizations. Ohio University has five decades of experience in sports education, so you can be confident you’re earning a degree recognized for academic excellence and career preparation. 

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