The 15-credit certificate in sports leadership is designed for both professionals already working in sports, as well as those seeking to enter the $500 billion athletics industry. The program has the flexibility to accommodate students’ individual interests within the industry. Alumni from the program are employed with professional teams, university athletic departments, high school athletics, athletic associations, marketing agencies, sponsorship firms and other sport organizations throughout the nation. 

Utilizing sports-specific courses, the program is designed to challenge students who aspire for leadership positions at all levels within the athletic industry. Students can earn the certificate in sports leadership or integrate it as electives within master’s programs such as the M.B.A. and the master in management, in addition to degree programs in communication and other areas throughout the university, if approved.