Elevate your sports career with our Executive Sports Leadership graduate certificate. Designed for experienced sports professionals, you will learn the skills necessary to become a strong leader and a top candidate for executive-level roles in the sports industry.Ìý
Required courses:
| Course Number | Course Title |
|---|---|
| ADSA 9101 | Executive Sports Leadership Seminar |
| ´¡¶Ù³§´¡Ìý9102 | Applied Goal Achievement |
Choose one of the following courses:
| Course Number | Course Title |
|---|---|
| ADLP 7003Ìý | Leading Change from the Middle |
| ADSA 7585 | Sports Leadership and Ignatian Based Ethics |
Plus one of the following courses:
| Course Number | Course Title |
|---|---|
| ´¡¶Ù³§´¡Ìý7585 | Sports Leadership &; Ignatian-based Ethics |
| ´¡¶Ù³§´¡Ìý7502 | Sports Marketing and Communication |
| ADSA 7503 | Sports Finance |
| ADSA 7504 | Sports Law and Compliance |
| ADSA 7506 | Athlete Entrepreneurship: Opportunities Created by NIL |
| ADSA 8004 | Diversity and Inclusion in Sports |
| ADSA 8012 | Sports Media and Public Affairs |
| ADSA 8015 | Sports Analytics |
| ADSA 8005 | Health and Wellness in Athletics and Sports Management |
| ADSA 8008 | Sport Psychology |
| ADSA 8002 | Issues and Challenges Affecting the Student-Athlete |
| ADSA 8010 | Coaching for Performance and Student-Athlete Development |
| ADSA 8018 | The Athletic Director |
| ADSA 8030 | Inside the NFL |
Applications are accepted on a rolling basis.Ìý
Please note that non-US citizens are not able to receiveÌýa valid student visa for enrollment in a certificate program.Ìý If you need a student visa to study in the US, please select an eligible masters degree.
While online submission is preferred, if you need to mail materials, please send to:
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Woods College of Advancing StudiesÌýAdmissions Office
St. Mary's Hall South
140 Commonwealth Avenue
Chestnut Hill, MA 02467
| Entrance Term | Application Due Date | Decision Letter Sent By |
|---|---|---|
| Fall | Early Deadline: May 1 | May 15 |
| Ìý | Regular Deadline:ÌýAugust 15 (International students applying for the fall semester must submit an application by June 15.) | August 30 |
| Ìý | Rolling admissions: after Regular DeadlineÌý | Applications will be reviewed on a case-by-case basis. |
| SpringÌý | Early Deadline: October 15 (International students applying for the spring semester must submit an application by October 15.) | October 30 |
| Ìý | Regular Deadline: January 5 | January 15 |
| Ìý | Rolling admissions: after Regular Deadline | Applications will be reviewed on a case-by-case basis. |
| Summer | Early Deadline: March 1 | March 15 |
| Ìý | Regular Deadline:ÌýApril 1 (International students applying for the summer term must submit an application by March 1.) | April 15 |
| Ìý | Rolling admissions:Ìýafter Regular Deadline | Applications will be reviewed on a case-by-case basis. |
Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college/university (minimum GPA 3.0)
Applicants whose undergraduate GPA falls below 3.0 will be considered for admission. Applications will be considered in light of other factors, including letters of reference and personal statement.ÌýÌý
In 500-750 words, describe your academic and professional goals, any experience relevant to this program, and your future plans, expectations, and aspirations.
Application fee: There is no application fee.
Optional
Submitted with application.
Please note: Letters of recommendations should be provided by Professional or Academic recommenders.
Woods College of Advancing Studies offers Bachelor's and Master's degrees, certificates, and professional education opportunities.Ìý If you're interested in furthering your education, we have something for you.Ìý
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Take a course, see how it goes.Ìý