Cost & earnings at Indiana Wesleyan University, Marion What students borrow here, and what they go on to earn
An online MA in Sports Leadership designed for students aiming to lead in athletics, recreation, or sports administration. The program combines leadership theory, management skills and a Christian worldview, and can be completed in less than two years online.
Core topics include marketing, finance, event and facility management, organizational behavior, leadership, legal and technical aspects of athletic organizations, and use of data in decision-making and strategy. The program listing identifies course codes in the sequence such as MOL-500, MOL-525, MOL-530, MSL-531, MSL-532, MSL-533, MSL-534, MOL-550, MOL-540, and MOL-575.
Applicants must hold a baccalaureate degree from an institution accredited by a U.S. Department of Education and CHEA recognized agency and have a minimum undergraduate GPA of 2.5. Graduation requirements include successful completion of all 30 credits with an overall IWU graduate GPA of 3.0, a minimum grade of C in each course (courses graded C- or below must be repeated), and payment of all tuition and fees.
Graduates are prepared for administrative and leadership roles in sports, including positions such as athletic director, coach, professional or collegiate team administrator, and roles in sports journalism and other sports industry functions.
Financial aid options include grants, loans, scholarships, veterans’ benefits, and employer reimbursement. Tuition is stated as 30 credit hours with a per-credit rate noted on the program page and the institution maintains a locked tuition rate for students who remain continuously enrolled in the same program; students may request cost sheets or consult an enrollment counselor for detailed cost and aid information.
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