Whether you want to elevate your career in coaching or advance in the booming sports administration industry, there’s a track for you at USC Rossier.
Master of Education in Sports Leadership
Forge a strong career and develop the skills needed to become a leader in coaching or athletic administration.
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Fall 2025 Applications - Priority:
12/01/2024
Prestigious Degree
Graduate with a master's from one of the country's top universities and connect with the vast Trojan network.
Advance Equity
Champion inclusive opportunities and outcomes with a human-centered approach.
Relevant Curriculum
Whether you pursue coaching or postsecondary athletic administration, you'll learn practical skills and strategies.
Flexible Schedule
Designed for working professionals, our online coursework can be completed on your own time.
Advance Equity On and Off the Field
USC Rossier School of Education offers a Master of Education in Sports Leadership designed for aspiring leaders in athletics who champion inclusive opportunities and outcomes for athletes in high school, college, and professional leagues.
With two distinct tracks, one for coaching and one for administration, the online program is tailored to your interests. Regardless of path, though, you will develop the skills to lead change in the traditionally transactional system of sports management. Graduates excel in a wide range of roles, including sports administration, coaching, and community roles, with skills in strategic communication and equitable leadership.
Through the Sports Leadership online program, you will:
- Earn a degree from a program with a strong reputation both academically and athletically.
- Become familiar with strategies and policies to lead change in the traditionally transactional system of sports management.
- Pursue one of two tracks depending on your goals: coaching or postsecondary athletic administration.
- Become a leader who champions inclusive opportunities and outcomes, with a focus on equity.
Program Details
DEGREE AWARDED
Master of Education (ME)
ESTIMATED LENGTH
2 Years
UNITS
24
PROGRAM COST
$2,354 per unit (estimated)
MODALITY
Online
NEXT DEADLINE
Priority Admission Deadline: December 1, 2024
START DATE
August 25, 2025
CLASS TIMES
Students are assigned to one evening of classes per week on Tuesday, Wednesday or Thursday from 5:00 to 9:50 p.m. in the Pacific Time Zone.
Two Distinctly Rewarding Paths
Coaching
Our Coaching track prepares you to be a leader in high school, collegiate, and professional sports, where you will develop skills and strategies to help athletes reach their full potential.
Post-Secondary Athletic Administration
In our administration track, you will learn key aspects of intercollegiate governance, finance, and marketing. And you’ll develop skills to champion inclusive opportunities and outcomes for student athletes.
Graduates can expect to find success as High School Athletic Directors, Community Engagement Directors in Athletics, Collegiate Athletic Directors, and more.
Learn from Leaders
From national championships to Olympic medals, USC is one of the most successful athletics programs in the country. A Big Ten conference member with ten men’s and 13 women’s sanctioned sports, you’ll have unrivaled opportunities here.
- USC has won more national championships than all but two schools
- USC has claimed a combined 113 NCAA team titles
- USC men athletes have won more individual NCAA titles than those from any other school in the nation
- USC has had 45 first team Academic All-Americans and four athletes who were Rhodes Scholars
Get Help Funding Your ME in Sports Leadership
Applicants are automatically considered for merit-based scholarships of up to $10,000—there’s no need for a separate application. Scholarship availability may be limited and awarded on a first-come, first-served basis, so applying sooner rather than later is in your best interest. Recipients are selected based on academic achievement, commitment to the USC Rossier mission, and other factors. All scholarships are awarded upon admission.
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