Ashland University

What you'll study

Minimum of 12 credit hours required; typical completion spans two semesters (2–3 semesters possible). Required courses listed on the programme page are:

• MBA 507 Marketing Management — 3 credits (prerequisite: MBAF 500E or equivalent)
• SMG 572 Sport Management — 3 credits (no prerequisite)
• SMG 574 Social & Ethical Issues in Sport — 3 credits (no prerequisite)
• SMG 580 Sport Marketing & Promotions — 3 credits (no prerequisite)

Entry requirements

An undergraduate degree is required for admission. Most graduate business certificates have listed prerequisites for specific courses; check course prerequisites (for example, MBA 507 lists MBAF 500E or an equivalent) before enrolling.

Career prospects

The programme develops business and marketing skills tailored to sport organizations and provides applied field experiences to practice those skills in real-world sport settings. It is intended for students seeking to enhance marketability within the sport industry or to build targeted expertise to complement an MBA.

Scholarships & funding angle

Certificate tuition is listed at $2,595 per course or $865 per credit hour; financing options are available through Ashland University's Financial Aid Office. The programme also accepts Credit for Prior Learning, which can provide up to 9 credits toward a graduate business degree for previously earned, industry-recognized credentials.