Sport Administration Certificate

The post-baccalaureate certificate program in Sport Administration consists of 14 credits and prepares individuals with a B.A. or B.S. degree for careers in the growing business of sport and athletic administration. Successful completion of the program provides a foundation for recent graduates, coaches and professionals interested in careers in management of sport programs or sports marketing and communication.  This certificate program also serves as excellent preparation for those wishing to pursue a master's degree in sport administration.

Certificate Requirements (14 credits)

The Sport Administration certificate program is offered through the Business & Accounting Department.  This program requires successful completion of 14 credits—12 credits in core subject areas and a minimum of 2 internship credits.  Courses for this program are not sequential, so a candidate may begin their studies in either the fall or spring semester.                                            

To earn a post-baccalaureate certificate in Sport Administration at The College of Idaho, a candidate’s graduate coursework must be completed with a 2.0 GPA or better. All coursework and internship hours must also be completed within five years of matriculation into the program. 

Core Courses

Required courses for completion of the Sport Administration certificate program:

Fall Semester

SPRT-530	Sport Finance	3 credits
SPRT-575	Ethics in Sport	3 credits
SPRT-597	Sport Administration Internship	1-3 credits

Credits earned in SPRT-597 Sport Internship are based on the number of on-site hours worked during an internship experience.

Spring Semester

SPRT-525	Sport Administration/Management	3 credits
SPRT-560	Sport Marketing & Promotion	3 credits
SPRT-597	Sport Administration Internship	1-3 credits

Credits earned in SPRT-597 Sport Internship are based on the number of on-site hours worked during an internship experience.

Internship

Candidates for the post-baccalaureate certificate in Sport Administration are required to complete a minimum of 2 credits in an approved internship experience.  Internship credits may be earned in either the fall or spring semesters, and are based on the number of on-site hours worked during the internship experience.

SPRT-597

Sport Administration Internship

1-3 credits

Outcomes

Upon successful completion of this program, students will be able to:

1. Apply a diverse set of essential principles and skills, including skills in business, finance, and marketing that would be necessary in sport administration;

2. Utilize critical thinking skills in analyzing sport management issues in managerial planning and decision making;

3. Demonstrate an understanding of ethics as they apply to sport; and

4. Develop professional skills through classroom learning and experiential learning in internships with added applied responsibilities.