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Master's in Sport & Athletic Administration

Online or On-Campus

The sport industry is a big business across the world with nearly unlimited potential for those who want to begin or enhance their career. From professional sports to college athletic departments to coaching, Gonzaga's Master of Arts in Sport and Athletic Administration gives you the edge you need to succeed in the industry you love. 

Expand your Skills

Being passionate about sports is not enough to make a career in the sport industry. Our program helps you understand the influence of sport in society and develops your skills in the following categories:

  • Marketing & Communication
  • Media Relations
  • Facilities Management
  • Leadership Development
  • Risk Management
  • Financial Analysis
  • Title IX Competency
  • Community Outreach
  • Team Building

Develop your Career

The Bureau of Labor Statistics reports on average professionals with a master’s degree earn $12,000 more a year than those with a bachelor’s degree. Some of the career opportunities that may be available to you:

  • Marketing & Communication
  • Media Relations
  • Ticketing & Sales
  • Sport Facilities Management
  • Team & Game Operations
  • Account Executive
  • Intercollegiate Compliance
  • Athletic Director
  • Academic Advising

Extend your Reach

The Gonzaga University brand is well known in the sports world and beyond. Earning your degree from Gonzaga adds prestige to your resume. You will also become a part of Gonzaga’s vast alumni network. Our graduates work at many sport organizations including:

  • Seattle Seahawks
  • Seattle Storm
  • New York Mets
  • U.S. Women's Basketball
  • Spokane Chiefs
  • Spokane Indians
  • Gonzaga University
  • University of Hawaii
  • University of Utah
Out 51勛圖s intern at top sport organizations.

Testimonials

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Associate Sport Coordinator

"Having Gonzaga not only on my resume, but as part of me now, is such a good gateway into so many organizations."

Ashley Blake, MASAA Alumna, wearing a blue shirt with white background

Ashley Blake

CEO, Spokane Sports

MASAA is just a tremendous opportunity to differentiate yourself. The world of sports administration is highly competitive and its important that you get a leg up. Youre given an opportunity to really lean into that and give it your full effort.

Matthew Demchuk on campus

Matthew Demchuk

Premium Seating Sales & Service Rep, Toronto Blue Jays

Anything that you feel like you need to learn in a degree specific to sports, Gonzagas MASAA program has it all.

Aviyon Fisher on Campus

Aviyon Fisher

Football Operations Assistant, Seattle Seahawks

Everyone here wants you to succeed. I could not see myself elsewhere. I don't think I would畜e眨here I畝m眩oday with the Seattle Seahawks, without them.

Cody Wright standing in a baseball stadium with a red polo on.

Cody Wright

Ticket Services Coordinator, Spokane Indians

"MASAA has been an awesome experience. It has helped build my confidence and leadership skills, and I've met so many great people along the way."

Amanda Ballestero standing with interior of Hemmingson in the background

Amanda Ballestero

Entertainment & Promotions Coordinator, Buffalo Bisons

I really love the faculty. They are really passionate about teaching us and getting us to where we need to be. They were always there for us, even outside of school. That is something I didnt really see in my undergrad.

Facts & Figures

31

Credits

$1220

Per Credit

2 yr

Completion Time

2

Options: Online or On-Campus