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Sports Leadership Undergraduate Certificate

Build a career in the sports industry, develop your leadership potential, and open doors to a wide variety of exciting opportunities.

With this Sports Leadership undergraduate certificate, you'll study leadership aspects in sports and gain the expertise employers are looking for.

Program type:
Certificates/Programs - Undergraduate
Format:
On Campus or Online
Est. time to complete:
1-2 Semesters
Credit hours:
9
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Why pursue an undergraduate certificate in Sports Leadership at UND?

Application Deadlines
Fall:
Aug. 15
Spring:
Dec. 15
Summer:
May 1

 

While pursuing this certificate, you'll have the opportunity to study areas of sports such as:

  • Sports administration
  • Risk management
  • Sociology
  • Psychology

UND's Sports Leadership Certificate

  • Unique offering that allows you to define an area of expertise.

  • Coursework can be completed entirely online,

  • Focused content on leadserhip of athletic administration.

Careers with a Sports Leadership Certificate

Sports leadership is a versatile field. With this certificate, you may qualify for a variety of roles in:

  • Sports management
  • Coaching
  • Event coordination
  • Athletic administration
  • Marketing

It can help you stand out for managerial positions or roles that require leadership skills.

Courses You Can Take

KIN 311. Sports Administration. 3 Credits.

Explores the skill sets needed to be a successful and effective sport administrator across multiple levels of sport/esport, with a focus on leadership and decision-making. S, even years.

KIN 401. Sport Sociology. 3 Credits.

The critical exploration of the function of sports in American culture, in an interdisciplinary fashion, with a focus on the contemporary scene. F,SS.

KIN 412. 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. F, odd years.

Online Sports Leadership Certificate

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Certificate in Sports Leadership Online Courses

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

The online Sports Leadership undergraduate 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 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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