Executive Sports Leadership
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.
- Synthesize and practically apply the various strands of Sports Administration and Leadership best practices, research, theory, and data.
- Formulate and implement change strategies to effectively maneuver the transforming landscape of the sports industry.
- Build capacity and leadership strategies to manage challenges and setbacks in attaining goals.
At a Glance
Curriculum
Required courses:
| Course Number | Course Title |
|---|---|
| ADSA 9101 | Executive Sports Leadership Seminar |
| ADSA 9102 | Applied Goal Achievement |
Choose one of the following courses:
| Course Number | Course Title |
|---|---|
| ADSA 7726 | Leading and Managing Change |
| ADSA 8010 | Leaders as Change Agents |
Plus one of the following courses:
| Course Number | Course Title |
|---|---|
| ADSA 7585 | Sports Leadership &; Ignatian-based Ethics |
| ADSA 7502 | 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 |
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PrintApplications are accepted on a rolling basis.
Please note that non-US citizens are not able to receive a valid student visa for enrollment in a certificate program. If you need a student visa to study in the US, please select an eligible masters degree.
Deadlines
- Regular Decision
- Applications are accepted on a rolling basis.
Online Application
While online submission is preferred, if you need to mail materials, please send to:
Boston College
Woods College of Advancing Studies Admissions Office
St. Mary's Hall South
140 Commonwealth Avenue
Chestnut Hill, MA 02467
Academic transcripts
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.
Personal Statement
To be uploaded to your online Application Form.
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
Application fee: There is no application fee.
Résumé
Optional
Letter of Recommendation
Submitted with application.
Please note: Letters of recommendations should be provided by Professional or Academic recommenders.