Dr. Tammy Evetovich, provost and vice chancellor of Academic Affairs, and Dr. Kristina Navarro, assistant chancellor and director of Athletics and Recreation, announced today the launch of a Master of Science in Sport Administration on the University of Wisconsin-Platteville main campus. The graduate program is built to provide students with the comprehensive leadership skills needed for careers in professional, collegiate, nonprofit, amateur, and recreational sport with a specific new focus on the global influence of sports.
Developed by the Health and Human Performance department, in partnership with the School of Business, this 30-credit program gives students the flexibility of online coursework while also providing a face-to-face practicum course with unparalleled access to professors, students and campus resources.
This highly-affordable master’s program is conducive to recent graduates or working professionals looking to make a career shift. Students can earn their degree in less than two years with opportunities for a fully paid sport administration fellowship, working directly within the Division of Athletics and Recreation. Prospective students can also work with campus admissions specialists to reduce costs with transfer credits or credit for professional credentials.
“I am extremely excited for the opportunity to launch this scholar practitioner graduate program at UW-Platteville in partnership with the Health and Human Performance department and School of Business,” said Navarro. “This interdisciplinary program positions graduates well for direct entry in multifaceted roles in sport administration and leadership. Our partnership with the Division of Diversity, Equity and Inclusion also allows students to complete administrative fellowships, working directly within the Division of Athletics and Recreation, in areas such as marketing, event operations, student-athlete development, compliance, recreation sport and outdoor recreation. I am thrilled to welcome fellows to our learning laboratory setting to continue to grow as professionals.”
The Master of Science in Sport Administration is earned by completing 30 graduate credits. For more information and to apply, visit www.uwplatt.edu/program/master-sport-administration.