California State University, Long Beach
Reach Higher: College of Continuing and Professional Education
 

Master of Arts in Kinesiology, Option in Sport Management
Degree Program

ACCEPTING SPRING 2010 APPLICATIONS


December 1, 2009 is the deadline for Spring 2010 applications.

CSULB's Department of Kinesiology in partnership with the College of Continuing and Professional Education (CCPE) are pleased to offer this accelerated Master's degree program. This program incorporates an approved curriculum, experienced faculty, a prestigious Program Advisory Committee and all in an accelerated format. Courses are scheduled to fit your busy schedule with each eight-week course offered one evening per week and two Saturdays. This unique opportunity is available at the lowest per unit price for a Sport Management degree in the area.

Program Description:

The mission of the CSULB's Graduate Program in Sport Management is to prepare individuals for careers in sport/athletic administration and management. This accelerated program allows the participant to earn a Master's Degree in 18 months. Upon completion of this 36-unit program, individuals will be prepared to work in the sports industry in a variety of settings, including professional, fitness, college and scholastic organizations, private businesses, as well as in academic institutions.

Special Features and Benefits:

  • Regular course meeting times and locations
  • Complete your Master's Degree in 18 months
  • One-on-one advising and program counseling
  • Practical application of important concepts through high profile internships and the participation and management of athletic and sporting events
  • The most affordable, yet comprehensive program of its kind in Southern California
  • A focus on career development and sport business skills allows students to plan for the future and achieve their goals in the sport and athletics industry
  • Networking opportunities with working professionals
  • A distinguished CSULB faculty comprised of a dedicated team of professionals and academic leaders
  • Program is evaluated and supported by a highly prestigious and diverse Advisory Committee
  • Financial Aid available

Who Should Attend?

  • New graduates who wish to pursue employment opportunities in the sport and athletics industry
  • Professionals from the sport and athletics industry who desire advanced management skill/knowledge and who are seeking advancement in their organization
  • Fitness managers
  • Past and present athletes who want to pursue a career in the sport and athletics industry

You Will Learn:

  • Management and leadership in Sport
  • Research methods
  • Sport in U.S. culture
  • Sport marketing, fundraising, and development
  • Legal and ethical issues
  • Facility planning
  • Event management fieldwork
  • Financial and fiscal development in Sport
  • Human resources
  • Measurements and statistical analysis

College:

Health and Human Services

Department:

Kinesiology

Note:

For more information, please contact Diane Higgs, M Ed, MA, Program Manager, CSULB Graduate Program in Sport Management, Department of

Kinesiology at (562) 985-2044, (562) 985-4051 Fax, (562) 985-7105, or lhiggs@csulb.edu.

Courses may require a prerequisite and/or corequisite. Please consult the California State University, Long Beach catalog for more information or visit our web site at www.csulb.edu/sportmanagement.