Sport Leadership (M.S.)

• Program Overview

  M.S. in Sport Leadership (39 Credits)

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  We believe that learning leads to personal growth, and relationship building helps blaze a successful trail to dynamic opportunities in the sport industry. With a focus on sport management and administration; and current trends in the sport industry, you’ll gain a solid foundation to pursue careers at schools, colleges, and universities; non-profit organizations and businesses; sport fitness and wellness facilities; recreation department and state parks; and sport governing bodies.

  Our expert faculty and advisory board include leaders from MLB, NBA, NHL, NCAA, secondary and higher education, the Olympics, recognized sports foundations, and more.

  • 39-credit program perfect for working professionals
  • Flexible, asynchronous, four- to six-week courses
  • Networking opportunities
  • Personal advising and career advising 
  • Job placement support: 95% of our graduates scored a job in the sport industry
  • Affordable tuition
  • No GRE required

  Become a leader in sports and recreation.

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  Sport industry leaders taught by all-star faculty.
• Curriculum

  Curriculum Requirements - Total Credits Required: 39

  Required Curriculum

  • SLD 501 - Contemporary Issues in Sport (Cr: 3)
    

  • SLD 505 - Strategic Management and Leadership in Athletic Administration (Cr: 3)
    

  • SLD 507 - Preparing for a Career in Sport (Cr: 3)
    

  • SLD 511 - Sport Marketing and Media (Cr: 3)
    

  • SLD 560 - Financial Resources Management (Cr: 3)
    

  • SLD 521 - Sport Law and Risk Management (Cr: 3)
    

  • SLD 571 - The Impact of Technology in Sport (Cr: 3)
    

  • SLD 580 - Facilities Planning in Sport (Cr: 3)
    

  • SLD 586 - Event Planning and Programming (Cr: 3)
    

  • SLD 588A - Sport Management Practicum (Cr: 3)
    
    OR

  • SLD 599 - Comprehensive Seminar in Athletic Administration (Cr: 3)
    

  Required Electives

  SLD Elective #1 (3 Cr.)
  SLD Elective #2 (3 Cr.)
  SLD Elective #3 (3 Cr.)

  Learning Outcomes

  Upon completion of this program, students will:

  • Investigate the interrelationship between sport, culture, and society through a sport leader's
  • Interpret and analyze the role and responsibilities of human resources, finance, governance, compliance, risk management, operations, technology, and the management, planning, organization, and administration in the sport industry
  • Distinguish between key aspects of various careers within the sport industry and how an effective leader approaches decision making in these dynamic environments
  • Identify and evaluate career options in the sport industry, formulate transferable skills, construct a job search strategy, resume, LinkedIn profile and cover letter.

  
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• Networking & Careers

  A master’s degree in sport leadership from Endicott College is your ticket to a rewarding career. We are dedicated to our students’ success and help them find exciting internships or job opportunities.

  Sport Leadership students and alumni work in a variety of sport-related industries such as:

  • Anglo-American School of Moscow
  • Burlington, Mass. Parks & Recreation
  • Cambridge, Mass. Public Schools
  • Edge Sports Group/ESG Associates
  • Endicott College
  • Good Sports, Inc.
  • International School of Beijing
  • Johns Hopkins University
  • Learfield Sports
  • Peloton
  • Premier Hoops
  • Massachusetts Department of Youth Services
  • National Football League (NFL)
  • National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA)
  • New Hampshire Fisher Cats (MLB Double-A Affiliate)
  • St. John’s Prep, Danvers, Mass.
  • University of New Hampshire

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• External Advisory Board

  External Advisory Board
  

   

  The Endicott College School of Sport Science Graduate Sport Leadership Program Advisory Board was created in order to develop and nurture connections with leaders in the sport industry. The advisory board will contribute to our vision of achieving excellence in graduate level sport business education. The board will serve as an advisory role to the Sport Leadership faculty, providing critical input related to the program’s curriculum to ensure that graduate students are prepared for the changing and emerging demands of sport business and related industries. The board will also provide important links to the sport business community, facilitating internships and employment opportunities for the Graduate Sport Leadership program students.

  
  
  

  André G. Allen, MBA/TM; Owner, Entrepreneur, Coach & Speaker at Crossroads Moments

  Tony Aubrey M'20; Team Leader at OVN

  Darryl Dionne; Director of Communications & Business Development, Professional Hockey Players' Association

  Alyssa Gelbard;  Founder & President, Point Road Group

  Tony Giarla, Founder & Executive Director, AVPFirst

  Rich Gray; Vice President, PLAE USA

  Chris Gronkowski; CEO Ice Shaker

  Gordie Gronkowski, Jr; Co-owner Gronk Fitness Equipment

  Clint Henderson; President/Owner at Every Brand Apparel

  Doug Holtzman; Vice President Business Development at Sportsdigita

  Scott Kelsey; Branch Manager at Movement Mortage

  Lisa Murawsky; Executive Director, Brussels Sports Association

  Jameson Pelkey ’07 M’09; Director of Athletics, St. John's Prep

  Chuck Thuss; Certified Professional Coach | Professional Speaker at Compassionate Connection | Co-Founder & Host of Warriors Unmasked-The Podcast

• Faculty Contacts

  For advising and all Graduate Sport Leadership questions please contact: 

   

  Carly Baker M’ 24

  Assistant Director of Graduate Sport Leadership 

  Cummings School of Nursing & Health Sciences

  Office 448 

  Office Phone: 978-232-2862 

  Cell Phone: 508-843-5100

  Email: cbaker@endicott.edu

  
  

  Dr. Anthony D'Onofrio

  Assistant Professor

  Director of Graduate Sport Leadership

  Cummings School of Nursing & Health Sciences

  Office 447

  Office Phone: 978-998-7791

  Cell Phone: 857-888-1222

  Fax: 978-232-3000

  Email: adonofri@endicott.edu

  
  

Faculty Showcase

• Jeff Ellison
  

  

  Jeff Ellison, head football coach of the Permian Panthers

  Born and raised in West Texas, Jeff Ellison grew up on the football field. Ellison played college football for McMurry University, where he later began his coaching career in 2002 as a student assistant for the McMurry Indians, now called the War Hawks. He moved on to become the assistant coach at Lubbock Estacado High School. After receiving his master’s degree, he continued on to work with Breckenridge High School, Pilot Point High School, and to Galena Park North Shore High School, where he spent seven seasons as the offensive line coach. In 2013, Ellison joined Permian High School as the offensive coordinator before becoming the assistant head coach and offensive line coach. After five years with the Permian Panthers, Ellison was promoted to head coach in August of 2018. Ellison teaches Successful Coaching (SLD 553).

  Photo via Janice Murrell