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Combining classroom and practical learning, the Ohio University Sports Administration & Facility Management program prepares students for leadership positions in the sport and entertainment industries. The Sports Administration & Facility Management program offers three degree options. The M.B.A./M.S.A. degree is a 24-month (eight quarter) program leading to dual degrees: Master of Business Administration and Master of Sports Administration. The Master of Sports Administration (M.S.A.) degree is a 12-month (four quarter) program. The J.D./M.S.A. option is a joint degree program with the Capital University Law and Graduate Center leading to a Juris Doctorate from Capital University (Columbus, Ohio) and a Master of Sports Administration from Ohio University. For more information see the Sports Administration Program Web site, http://www.ohio.edu/sportsad/.

While an undergraduate major in business is desirable, it is not mandatory. Work experience and participation in sport/entertainmentrelated positions are advantageous to being admitted into this highly selective program.

Program of Study

(limited enrollment)

Prospective students with earned graduate degrees in law or business, may be considered for the one-year M.S.A. program. The M.S.A. program requires the completion of 55 credit hours—50 hours earned in at least three academic quarters of residence at Ohio University followed by a 5-credit hour internship.

While each student’s M.S.A. curriculum is unique, most concentrate on communications, higher education, journalism, management, marketing, and/or facility management. The internship lasts from three months to a year and may include such areas as public relations, promotions, fund raising, ticket sales, event operations, sports information, and business management. Internship opportunities have been provided by more than 400 different organizations throughout the world, including professional teams, corporate services, sports facilities, arenas, and collegiate programs.