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The faculty is committed to providing students with immersive, experiential, and service-learning opportunities throughout their undergraduate and graduate experiences. At the undergraduate level, students receive hands-on experience through the completion of at least two outcome-based projects for regional sport organizations, and organize various events on-campus to raise money for local charitable organizations. Additionally, each fall the sport administration program organizes the Chase Charlie Races to fight childhood obesity in the Muncie community. The Sport Administration Association offers opportunities for students to learn about careers in their chosen field, network with industry professionals, and acquire event management experience working events for the athletic department and other regional sport organizations. Finally, students who are seniors will complete a 12-credit, 400-hour internship.
In addition to being housed on the campus of a Division I athletic department, Ball State's central location between Indianapolis and Fort Wayne is ideal for students pursuing a career in sport administration. Many opportunities exist to obtain volunteer, internship, and paid work experience either on campus or within a short drive.
The graduate specialization in sport administration offers a challenging and rewarding experience which prepares its graduates for employment in a variety of areas within the sport industry. Students have the opportunity to pursue a Master of Arts (M.A.)or a Master of Science (M.S.) depending on their career goals. To earn an M.S., students will complete a 36-credit hour curriculum highlighted by the completion of their own research (thesis). This option is ideal for students interested in pursuing further education at the doctoral level. The M.A. is earned through a 36-credit hour curriculum highlighted by an on-site internship at an organization chosen by the student, or a research project supervised by a faculty mentor. The focus of the M.A. is applied experience that can translate to employment after graduation.
The curriculum for both the M.A. and M.S. begins with four core courses that include: Sport Marketing and Promotion, Sport Law, Financial Principles in Sport, and Sport Administration. These core courses are designed to provide the essential foundation for viewing the complex world of sport through an administrative lens. Beyond the core courses, students will earn 12 hours in electives focused on areas of interest. There are a variety of potential electives, but some of the more popular options include Facility and Event Management, Ethics and Philosophy of Sport, Intercollegiate Athletics Policy, and Sport on Film. The final component involves the research/applied requirements. For the M.S., students will complete courses in research methods and statistics before engaging in their thesis research. The M.A. requires one course in research methods, as well as a 9-credit hour internship or a 6-credit hour research project.
In addition to the comprehensive curriculum, sport administration graduate students engage in a variety of valuable and immersive learning experiences. Many students are granted graduate assistantships through the School of Kinesiology, the Department of Intercollegiate Athletics, or the Recreation Services Department. These assistantships allow students to gain practical, real-world experience while pursuing their degrees. Students can also gain research experience by working directly with faculty members on an assortment of research endeavors. It is not uncommon to have our students as co-authors on a variety of sport research articles. Furthermore, serving as mentors to the undergraduate students in the Sport Administration Association, especially during Division I athletic events, has been a valuable source of experiential learning. When these opportunities are combined with Ball State's prime location between Indianapolis and Ft. Wayne, as well as a record of first-rate internship placement, Ball State’s graduate program in Sport Administration offers a premium graduate experience.
The School of Kinesiology at Ball State University offers both undergraduate and graduate degrees in Sport Administration. Approved by the Indiana Commission for Higher Education as Indiana's first stand-alone sport administration degree program in 2009, Ball State is committed to producing high quality graduates by providing an innovative curriculum that embraces the campus' commitment to immersive learning.
The faculty is committed to providing students with immersive, experiential, and service-learning opportunities throughout their undergraduate and graduate experiences. At the undergraduate level, students receive hands-on experience through the completion of at least two outcome-based projects for regional sport organizations, and organize various events on-campus to raise money for local charitable organizations. Additionally, each fall the sport administration program organizes the Chase Charlie Races to fight childhood obesity in the Muncie community. The Sport Administration Association offers opportunities for students to learn about careers in their chosen field, network with industry professionals, and acquire event management experience working events for the athletic department and other regional sport organizations. Finally, students who are seniors will complete a 12-credit, 400-hour internship.
In addition to being housed on the campus of a Division I athletic department, Ball State's central location between Indianapolis and Fort Wayne is ideal for students pursuing a career in sport administration. Many opportunities exist to obtain volunteer, internship, and paid work experience either on campus or within a short drive.
Undergraduate Coordinator - Sport Administration
(765) 285-2275
Email: elklosterman@bsu.edu
Undergraduate Coordinator – Sport Administration
(765) 285-2275
Email: elklosterman@bsu.edu
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