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Sports Leadership Graduate Certificate

Develop as a strong impactful leader across multiple levels of leadership in the sports world.

In the Sports Leadership graduate certificate, you'll explore the legal, ethical, and psychological roots of positive leadership in athletic organizations.

Program type:
Certificate - Graduate
Format:
On Campus or Online
Est. time to complete:
1 year
Credit hours:
12
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Why consider UND's Sports Leadership graduate certificate?

Graduate Application Deadlines
Fall:
Aug. 1
Spring:
Dec. 1
Summer:
May 1

Further accelerate your career in the sports industry with a graduate certificate in Sports Leadership where you'll dive deeper into strategic planning, organizational behavior and sports governance. This on-campus or online certificate will refine your leadership skills and help you understand advanced strategies for managing people, resources and programs and guiding teams to success. You'll learn about critical sports leadership areas such as:

  • Financial management
  • Sport marketing
  • Sports sponsorship
  • Risk management

Sports Leadership Graduate Certificate at UND

  • Customize your certificate by defining an area of expertise.

  • Choose to complete this certificate on-campus or 100% online.

  • Build your skills in the leadership of athletic administration.

Careers with a Sports Leadership Graduate Certificate

Earning a graduate certificate in sports leadership can enhance your career prospects and increase your earning potential. Advanced qualifications are often essential for higher-level roles in sports management and administration. Completing this program can position you for these opportunities, which frequently offer competitive compensation.

With this credential, you'll be well-equipped for roles such as sports director, athletic director, or senior management positions in sports agencies, nonprofits, or collegiate athletics.

Sports Leadership Graduate Courses

KIN 510. Ethical Sports Leadership. 3 Credits.

This course is designed to encourage a critical analysis and examination of current issues related to the ethical leadership of sport. Students will explore common occurrences in order to clarify their own philosophy and decision-making in sports administration. On demand.

KIN 512. Sports Risk Management. 3 Credits.

An introduction into risk management in the intercollegiate sports administration setting. Legal topics covered include student-athlete eligibility and safety, fan safety and guarantees, contracts, antitrust, labor law, NCAA cases, intellectual property, and employment issues. Other topics may be introduced as current events dictate. On demand.

KIN 531. Psychology of Sports Leadership. 3 Credits.

Consideration of team/group dynamics, behavioral economics and popular leadership theories and models. On demand.

Online Sports Leadership Graduate Certificate

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UND's graduate certificate in Sports Leadership online is delivered 100% online. You never have to come to campus.

The online Sports Leadership graduate certificate courses are offered asynchronously giving you maximum flexibility to complete the degree in the style you prefer.

With asynchronous classes, you do not attend class at a set time. If you need to balance work, family and other commitments, this flexible format allows you to learn anywhere at any time.

Depending on your instructor, you’ll learn online through:

  • Lesson modules
  • Streaming video content
  • Virtual libraries
  • Posted lectures
  • Online simulations

There will be times when you interact with your instructor and classmates through online discussion boards, polls and chat rooms.

Your learning revolves around materials that can be accessed on your own time within a set time frame. However, this is not a self-paced course. You’ll have structure and deadlines.

Resources for Online Sports Leadership Certificate Students

Over a third of UND's student population is exclusively online; plus, more take a combination of online and on-campus classes. You can feel reassured knowing you won't be alone in your online learning journey, and you'll have resources and services tailored to your needs.

No matter how you customize your online experience, you’ll get the same top-quality education as any other on campus student.

  • Same degree: All online programs are fully accredited by the Higher Learning Commission (HLC). Your transcript and diploma are exactly the same as our on-campus students.
  • Same classes: You’ll take courses from UND professors, start and end the semesters at the same time and take the same classes as a student on campus.
  • Real interaction: You can ask questions, get feedback and regularly connect with your professors, peers and professionals in the field.
  • Your own academic advisor: As an invaluable go-to, they’re focused on you, your personal success and your future career.
  • Free online tutoring: We're here to help you one-on-one at no cost. Plus, get access to a variety of self-help online study resources.
  • Unlimited academic coaching: Need support to achieve your academic goals or feeling stumped by a tough course? We'll help with everything from stress and time management to improving your memory to achieve higher test scores.
  • Full online access: Dig into virtual research at UND's libraries. Improve your writing skills with online help from the UND Writing Center. Get online access to career services, veteran and military services, financial services and more.
  • 24/7 technical support: UND provides free computer, email and other technical support for all online students.
  • Networking opportunities: Our significant online student population means you’ll have a large pool of peers to connect with. UND has numerous online events and activities to keep you connected.

Best Online College

Our high alumni salaries and job placement rates, with affordable online tuition rates make UND a best-value university for online education. UND's breadth of online programs rivals all other nonprofit universities in the Upper Midwest making UND one of the best online schools in the region.

UND ranks among the best online colleges in the nation for:

  • Affordability
  • Student satisfaction (retention rate)
  • Academic quality (4-year graduate rate)
  • Student outcomes (20-year return on investment per Payscale.com)

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