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Master of Athletic Administration

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  • Online
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    Start Anytime!

  • Course Delivery

    100% Online

  • Credit Hours

    36

  • Total Program Price

    $13,788

  • Degree Type

    Master's Degrees

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Grace College Online is pleased to partner with the National Interscholastic Athletic Administrators Association (NIAAA) and the Canadian Interscholastic Athletic Administrators Association (CIAAA) to provide a Masters in Athletic Administration Online that is convenient, practical, and affordable for their members. The NIAAA and the CIAAA strive to develop current and future athletic administrators who can lead wholesome, value-added athletic programs. Grace College joins with the NIAAA and CIAAA to utilize the content of their Leadership Training Courses (LTCs) as part of its graduate offerings for athletic administrators.

This Master’s degree will extend the content of the LTC modules through higher-level thinking and learning activities and enable athletic administrators to receive degree credit for their mastery of the content and their application of that learning in practical ways through their current employment.

Prospective candidates for the Masters in Athletic Administration must meet the following admission requirements:

  • Be a member of the NIAAA or the CIAAA.
  • Have completed a bachelor’s degree.
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Master of Athletic Administration is great for those who are:
  • Zealous
  • Exceptional
  • People Driven
  • Innovative
New careers are within your grasp. This Master's in Athletic Administration Online Degree will equip you to move up and improve school and athletic programs.
  • Athletic Director
  • Sports Administrator
  • Director of Sports Facilities

Additional Program Details

While not always required, a master’s in athletic administration is highly recommended for those pursuing athletic director roles. Many schools prefer or require advanced training because athletic directors are responsible for compliance, budgeting, risk management, and program leadership.

A master’s in athletic administration prepares you for leadership roles in school and interscholastic athletics. Graduates commonly work as athletic directors, sports administrators, and directors of athletic facilities or programs. The degree is designed to equip professionals to strengthen athletic programs and lead in education-based athletics.

Most athletic directors begin as teachers, coaches, or sports administrators and then gain experience in school athletics. Earning a master’s in athletic administration can strengthen your qualifications and prepare you for advancement. The program at Grace College is designed to develop leadership, organizational, risk management, and athletic program development skills that align with athletic director responsibilities.

Sports management typically focuses on the business side of sports, including marketing, professional sports, and event operations. Athletic administration is more focused on interscholastic and educational athletics, such as K-12 school sports programs. The Master of Athletic Administration at Grace College is built specifically for leaders working in school-based athletics and athletic departments.

Christian leadership in athletics emphasizes service, humility, and integrity. This means leading athletic programs in a way that develops athletes not just physically, but also personally and ethically. Through training with the NIAAA and CIAAA, students are equipped with the knowledge and skills to serve schools with excellence.

According to ZipRecruiter, the average salary of an athletic director is $28.48 per hour or $59,231 per year. Your salary often depends on your level of education, experience in the field, location, and size of the school.

Grace’s Master’s of Athletic Administration is completely asynchronous, allowing you to start on your own time and complete coursework at a time that fits your busy schedule. The program emphasizes practical, real-world application through project-based learning and partnerships with organizations like the NIAAA and CIAAA.

Admissions Requirements

In order to be considered for enrollment in one of the graduate programs at Grace, you must fulfill certain admissions requirements. Below is a list of the requirements for the Master of Science in Athletic Administration program.

A bachelor’s degree
Undergraduate GPA: minimum 2.75
Complete the application process
Be a member of the NIAAA or the CIAAA

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Admission Process

1. Free Online Application
2. Transcript Request (Transcripts should be sent to admissions@grace.edu)
3. Admission Decision
4. Enrollment Deposit

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“This program has made me a better, more prepared athletic director. I now prepare my events with a different lens. The documents and projects I completed will guide me through my career and have made our athletics department more legitimate. I feel blessed and fortunate to have met you a long time ago in Calgary to be exposed to this amazing program.”

Jeff Kitts

Athletic Director at Riverview Collegiate

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