Master of Arts - Intercollegiate Athletic Leadership
Advance your education and career in intercollegiate athletic leadership at Messiah University with a Master of Arts program that integrates sports management, marketing and communication, coaching and strategic organizational leadership. Our master’s in Intercollegiate Athletic Leadership will prepare you to serve in a variety of administrative and coaching positions in a college or university setting.
Master of Arts in Intercollegiate Athletic Leadership overview
Messiah University’s M.A. in Intercollegiate Athletic Leadership provides a comprehensive understanding of sports management and coaching within the framework of higher education. Our program offers online coursework with one required on-campus summer intensive course and several options for hybrid classes. Paid graduate assistantships are available. The program will prepare you to be a visionary and ethical leader in professional roles such as coach, scout, athletic director, sports advertising manager, SID, or as an agent / business manager of athletes.
- 36 credits
- Predominantly online coursework with on-campus options
- Eight-week online courses with a one-week summer intensive course
- Paid graduate assistantships available
- Professional seminar option for professionals with two or more years of experience
- Two-year completion
- Flexible start dates
- No-fee tuition
- No application fee
- Athletic director
- Athletic academic advisor
- Athletic compliance officer
- College/university athletics coach
- College/university athletics scout
- Student-athlete development counselor
- Sports information officer
- Sports advertising management
- Director of sports marketing
- Facilities management director
- Title IX coordinator
- Adjunct faculty/instructor
- Coordinator / director of fundraising for athletics
Messiah University is accredited by the Middle States Association of Colleges and Schools, Commission on Higher Education. It is the highest accrediting authority recognized by the U.S. Department of Education for degree-granting colleges and universities located in Pennsylvania, Delaware, the District of Columbia, Maryland, New Jersey, New York, Puerto Rico, the U.S. Virgin Islands and several other locations internationally.
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Programs related to Intercollegiate Athletic Leadership
The curriculum for the Master of Arts in Intercollegiate Athletic Leadership is designed for busy professionals and includes both theory and field experiences.
Master of Arts in Intercollegiate Athletic Leadership tuition cost
No-fee tuition
Know what you are paying for with Messiah’s no-fee tuition. With our graduate programs, the cost per credit is what you pay – there are no hidden fees for labs, courses, services or technology. We put the true cost of your program upfront so that you can accurately compare and plan for your graduate education.
Deferred billing
Deferred billing is available for students with employer reimbursement. For more information contact Student Financial Services at gradfinancialserv@messiah.edu.
2025-2026
No-fee tuition per graduate credit hour: $800
Tuition cost for the entire 36 credit-hour program at the 2025-2026 rate: $28,800
Graduate students are eligible to apply for federal financial aid.
Next steps for admissions
Applying for admission to a graduate program at Messiah University is the first step to making your personal and professional goals a reality.
Academic/athletic excellence and Christian values
Messiah University’s reputation as a nationally ranked college that integrates academic excellence and Christian faith sets our master's degrees in higher education leadership and intercollegiate athletic leadership apart. Our program nurtures visionary and thoughtful leaders whose professional identity is rooted in a deep sense of purpose and vocation.
Messiah University is home to The Ernest L. Boyer Center, committed to renewing society through education. The University's academic strengths are matched by championship intercollegiate athletic teams that have won 35 NCAA Division III national titles since 2000.
Theoretical foundations and practical experience
By emphasizing the connections between theoretical principles and educational practice, our curriculum equips students with the requisite knowledge and creativity to excel in the dynamic environment of higher education leadership and intercollegiate athletic leadership. Internships and graduate assistantships allow students to put the theories, gained through classroom instruction, into practice through supervised, real-world experience.
Expansive and focused professional preparation
Students gain insight into the complex breadth of higher education leadership and intercollegiate athletic leadership but also develop expertise in a focused area of professional service within those areas.
Accomplished and attentive faculty
As experienced practitioners and accomplished scholars, our faculty draw on the literature in their field and their professional experience to prepare students for effective and innovative leadership in higher education. Our professors are caring, committed educators who engage students in meaningful conversations and mentor students toward fulfilling careers in higher education leadership and intercollegiate athletic leadership.