Ohio University
Graduate Catalog

Master of Sports Administration

The Sports Administration/Facility Management program requires completion of 50 quarter hours in no fewer than three academic quarters in residence at Ohio University. While your curriculum will be unique, you will concentrate your studies in business, communications, journalism, management, marketing, and sports administration. Your program of study is developed for and by you in consultation with your advisor. The program consists of two required courses: SAFM 607 Problems of Competitive Athletics (3), and SAFM 691 Research Seminar (4). You select the remaining hours in consultation with your advisor. In addition, you must complete an internship (SAFM 660) worth five hours of credit, lasting from three to 12 months depending on the desires of the host organization. Total hour requirement for the M.S.A. degree is 55.

An undergraduate major in communications, business administration, journalism, physical education, or recreation is desirable, but not mandatory. Work experience and participation in athletic-related positions are advantageous to the prospective student. Specific admission requirements to the Sports Administration/Facility Management Program are:

• A bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university
• An overall undergraduate grade point average of 2.7 on a 4.0 grading scale
• Minimum Graduate Record Exam (GRE) test scores of 480 in Verbal and 410 in Quantitative or Miller Analogies Test (MAT) score of 45 or GMAT score of 450
• Three letters of recommendation, including one from an individual who can attest to your qualifications in your chosen field (i.e., athletic director, arena manager, etc.)
• Two-page autobiography which includes information about your background, experience, involvement in sports, and/or related associations.

As a final phase in the selection process, if you meet the admissions standards, you are invited (at your own expense) to Ohio University for an interview. Final selection will be based on your overall qualifications, including relevant experience and personal presentation during the interview.

All applications for June admission must be received by March 1 and for September admission by April 1. A completed application consists of an official undergraduate transcript, application form, test scores, two-page autobiography, and three letters of recommendation. Partial submission of these requested materials will not be considered a completed application.

600 Guided Independent Study (1-2, max 2) Prereq: major/minor. Selected areas of study with written report based on research.

607 Problems of Competitive Athletes (3)
Prereq: major/minor. Analysis of problems associated with athletic competition at all age and performance levels.
Staff; F, Su; Y.

610 Athletic Administration Seminar (3)
Introduction to various aspects of athletic administration. Responsibilities of athletic director, business manager, sports information director, athletic trainer, ticket manager; facility construction and management, security, crowd control; and facility utilization are presented and discussed.
Staff; Sp, Su; Y.

611 Special Problems (1-6) Individual research and experimentation of professional issues. Identifies pertinent problems and plans effective attack toward potential solution.

612 Computer Applications in Sports Administration and Facility Management (5)
Teaches use of Paciolan Systems software to solve problems and handle situations in sports administration and facility management.
Staff; F, W, Su; Y.

645 Facility Management and Programming (3)
Principles and requirements related to programming and managing various types of public facilities.
Staff; F; Y.

646 Facility Management Lab (1-2)
Prereq: 645. Supervised practical experience in the administration/operation of an actual special event.
Staff; F, W, Sp; Y.

647 Athletic Fund Raising (3)
Techniques of fund raising to prepare individuals to assume the responsibility for programs of fund raising in different types of organizations, both public and private.
Staff; W; Y.

650 Practicum (1-5, max 5) Prereq: perm. Supervised work experience in various aspects of administration of intercollegiate and interscholastic athletics.

660 Internship in Sports Administration (1-5) Prereq: sports administration major. Supervised professional work experience in approved sports-oriented organization.

670 Financial Administration of Sport Facilities and Programs (4)
Examines financial information necessary to perform the usual duties and responsibilities associated with sports facilities and programs.
Staff; F; Y.

691 Seminar (4)
Prereq: major/minor. Research and investigation in athletic administration. Topics and problems suitable for thesis writing; reviews of completed research, development of questionnaires, position papers, and evaluative instruments applicable in athletic administration.
Staff; F, Su; Y.

University Publications and the Computer Services Center revised this file ( https://www.ohio.edu/~gcat/95-97/areas/recsport/safm.html ) April 13, 1998.

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