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Athletic Administration

100% Online Athletic Administration Certificate Program

Program Frequently Asked Questions

Overview

This certificate from East Tennessee State University will provide aspiring sport management professionals, middle and high school, junior college teachers, and athletic directors (within all knowledge areas) the opportunity to enhance their chances of obtaining an Athletic Administration position.

The graduate certificate in Athletic Administration aims to fulfill a marketplace need for high quality athletic administrators in interscholastic and intercollegiate realms. It intends to achieve this goal by providing students with knowledge and practical experiences in legal issues, administration of athletics, sport marketing, financing of sports, facilities management, and issues in sport management. Better administrators will better serve the schools and universities’ constituencies by improving the student-athletes’ experience, reducing potential liabilities, and increasing financial responsibility.

Program

The Athletic Administration Graduate Certificate program curriculum and graduation requirements can be found in the Athletic Administration Graduate Certificate Program listing in the ETSU Graduate Catalog.

Cost

Credits to complete this program: 18 credit hours

TN Residents eRate (Out of State, 100% online) Out of State
$601 per credit hour $751 per credit hour $1442 per credit hour

*Note, tuition discounts are available for border county students.
*This amount may not include program-specific fees

Read more about cost, paying for courses, scholarship options and financial aid.

Steps to Apply

  • Step 1 - Create your ETSU Application Account

    Step 1   Create your ETSU Application Account by choosing the "Sign Up" option

    Create your ETSU Application Account

  • Step 2 - Sign into the ETSU Application Portal

    Step 2  Sign into the ETSU Application Portal and select "Start a New Application"

    Sign in

  • Step 3 - Complete the Remaining Fields

    Step 3   Choose "Graduate," select your student type (domestic or international), select "Certificate," term, then choose  Athletic Administration and complete the remainder of the form.

    select domestic/international

    select certificate

Program Frequently Asked Questions

  • Why should a student pursue this certificate at ETSU? What makes it unique?
    An affordable, online graduate certificate focused on advancing your skills and knowledge of the sport industry. This is the perfect segue into a master's degree without the time commitment to a full M.S. program. All 18 credit hours transfer directly into the M.S. program. 
  • What is the one thing that excites you about this certificate?
    It is a perfect avenue for working professionals with busy schedules to learn more about the sport industry, engage in experiential learning, and increase their network.
  • What accreditations apply to this certificate program?
    East Tennessee State University is accredited by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges to award baccalaureate, master’s, education specialist, and doctoral degrees.
  • What are the job prospects with this certificate?
    Made for the working professional, this certificate can improve job prospects in the sport industry—whether it's breaking in or getting a promotion! 
  • Is a master’s degree required for admission? Does a student's undergraduate degree have to be related to this field?

    No, a master's degree is not required for admission, and a student's undergraduate degree does not have to be related to athletics administration. 



  • What are the prerequisites for this program?


    Applicants must possess a bachelor's degree from a regionally accredited institution and meet the ETSU Graduate School admission requirements found here. 

  • Does this certificate require the GRE (and/or GMAT)?

    No, neither the GRE nor the GMAT are required for admission to this program.

  • Are the courses for this certificate asynchronous or synchronous?

    All courses are asynchronous, giving students more freedom in how and when they choose to complete their certificate. 

  • Are there any on-campus requirements, meetings, orientations, etc.?

    No on-campus meetings are required. 

  • Does this certificate require a dissertation, field work, internship, and/or thesis?

    No.

  • Is this certificate designed to meet the needs of adults who work full-time and/or have family obligations?

    Yes. The asynchronous nature of this program makes it ideal for those with existing professional and/or familial obligations. 

  • What is the time to completion for full-time students?

    Full-time students can take two (2) courses per semester and complete the certificate in one (1) calendar year (Fall/Spring/Summer). Students can start any semester!

     

  • What is the time to completion for part-time students?

    Part-time students can take one (1) class per semester and complete the certificate in two (2) calendar years.

     

  • Is there a plan of study/course schedule available for the full-time and part-time options?
    • Fall Semester
      • SALM 5243 Sport Marketing (offered Fall only)
      • SALM 5220 Issues in Sport Management (offered Fall/Summer)
    • Spring Semester
      • SALM 5245 The Financing of Sport (offered Spring only)
      • SALM 5430 Admin. Of Sport & Recreation (offered Spring only)
    • Summer Semester
      • SALM 5230 Legal Issues in PE/Sport (offered Spring/Summer)
      • SALM 5225 Facility & Event Management (offered Spring/Summer)

     

  • How many spaces are available for each cohort?

    A maximum of 10 students per start term are admitted. 

  • Does your college/department offer scholarships?

    Not for the certificate, but ETSU does offer Tuition Scholarships and Graduate Assistantships for the M.S. in Sport Management program. Please visit the Paying for Graduate School website for more information and resources.

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