凭借体育管理硕士学位，Valpo学生可以发展体育人才和设施管理的能力并从事职业。该计划的毕业生可以在各种环境中担任监督和行政职务，包括公共娱乐系统，志愿机构，设施和事件管理，基于社区的体育计划，大学体育行政和专业体育组织。此外，鼓励该计划的学生选择财务会计和财务管理领域的课程。
The Master of Science with a concentration in Sports Administration (MSSA) is a 39-credit program for individuals interested in developing competence and pursuing careers in the management of sports personnel and facilities. Graduates of this program may assume supervisory and administrative positions in a variety of settings, including public recreation systems, voluntary agencies, facility and event management, community based athletic programs, college athletic administration, and professional sports organizations. The program is administered through the Department of Kinesiology.<br><br>The program emphasizes competency in seven core areas:<br><br>Leadership, management, and organization of recreation and sport<br>Research methods<br>Legal aspects of sports<br>Marketing of programs and facilities<br>Ethics in sports management<br>Sports in a social context<br>Financial aspects of sport<br>In this interdisciplinary program, students take graduate coursework through the Department of Kinesiology and other graduate programs, including Education, Psychology, Communication, and Liberal Studies.