The Tulane University School of Professional Advancement(SoPA) in collaboration with the Center for Sport at Tulane announced the offering of a Master’s degree and graduate certificates in sport studies. The collaboration between SoPA and the Center for Sport provides students an opportunity to earn stackable certificates in a range of sport-related specialties through a flexible online program.
“Sport touches virtually every modern industry. We often think of sport as what happens on the field or court, but there’s a vast network of people and industries that support the game — from athletic trainers to sports administrators to event security,” says Gregory Stewart, MD, Center for Sport co-founder and chief of physical medicine and rehabilitation at the Tulane School of Medicine. “There are tremendous opportunities for professional growth and advancement in this industry. The MPS in Sport Studies at SoPA is a vital piece of the Center for Sport’s mission to educate current and future professionals in the sports industry.”
Students choose among courses in their areas of interest to receive graduate-level certificates in sport administration, sport coaching, or sport security. These “stackable” certificates may be applied directly to the Master of Sports Studies degree. To receive an MPS in Sport Studies, students complete course work in two certificate programs of their choice, plus two required core courses, for a total of 30 credits.
Touted as one of the fastest-growing job markets in the United States, the sports industry offers a wide range of career opportunities. Those with a degree in Sports Studies would pursue careers such as athletics director, head or assistant coach, director of sports management, director of stadium events, sports facilities manager, or team programs and operations manager.