Sports Management
Specialization
Both coaching and athletic administration are growing as professional disciplines. This program is designed to enhance leadership skills, strengthen teaching and administrative abilities, and apply ethics and values to all aspects of athletics.
The Sports Management specialization is for professional educators interested in K-12 athletic administration and offers an outstanding professional development opportunity for those already serving as coaches and athletic administrators by advancing their knowledge and skills in the field.
Courses focus on leadership, legal aspects in athletics, financial analysis, marketing, sports governance, events and facilities management, ethics. Basic concepts are addressed in each course and application of those concepts emphasized. Courses will have a contemporary focus, emphasizing current problems and opportunities related to the content area. Most courses will emphasize projects and activities directly related to the student's work setting.
Sports Management
Specialization Courses
Listed are the courses unique to the specialization or concentration. Additional
fundamental courses are also required for degree completion. Please see the full
Course Catalog or contact an Enrollment Advisor by email
admissions@ncu.edu or phone 866-776-0331 for detailed information.
| Course Code | Name | Course Description |
| LHE7011-8 | Foundations of Higher Education Leadership | The purpose of this doctoral course is to provide a foundation for the nuances of higher education leadership and theory. Emphasis will be given to the practical application of higher education leadership theories and the academic and administrative roles of an institution of higher education. Learners will explore best practices to uncover links that can be made to increase the value of higher education practices. |
