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    Sports Leadership, MS

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    Madison, USMSOnline1 year
    $27,000.00
    Tuition
    over 12mo
    29%
    Acceptance
    of applicants
    30
    Credits
    $75.00
    App fee

    Sports Leadership, MS at University of Wisconsin-Madison is a 30-credit, 1-year, online MS program based in Madison, US. Tuition is $27,000.

    About the program

    The program prepares students for leadership roles in sports through coursework in athletic administration, coaching, justice in sport, legal and financial issues, and sports psychology. It includes a field internship and targets positions in K-12, youth programs, colleges, universities, and professional teams.

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    #1 Best Education Graduate Schools (U.S. News & World Report)
    Part-time option

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    Deadlines

    Fall 2026
    Jul 1, 2026
    Spring 2027
    Dec 1, 2026

    Standardized tests

    TOEFL
    required
    Min Refer to Graduate School policy (92 iBT for tests before Jan 21 2026)
    IELTS
    required
    Min Refer to Graduate School policy (7.0)

    After the program

    Post-study work rights

    12 months OPT (US)

    $20,000.00
    Annual living cost

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    Prerequisites

    Specific coursework this program expects you to have completed: calculus, linear algebra, programming, statistics, and subject-specific prerequisites where applicable.

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    Frequently asked questions

    How much does Sports Leadership, MS at University of Wisconsin-Madison cost?
    The total estimated tuition for Sports Leadership, MS at University of Wisconsin-Madison is $27,000 across 30 required credits.
    Is Sports Leadership, MS at University of Wisconsin-Madison online or in-person?
    Sports Leadership, MS at University of Wisconsin-Madison is offered online, so students can complete coursework remotely.
    How long does Sports Leadership, MS at University of Wisconsin-Madison take to complete?
    Sports Leadership, MS at University of Wisconsin-Madison is structured around 1 year and 30 credits.
    What GPA is required for Sports Leadership, MS at University of Wisconsin-Madison?
    Per the program's published guidance: Undergraduate GPA of 3.00 or higher based on the last 60 credits earned from the degree granting institution
    How competitive is Sports Leadership, MS at University of Wisconsin-Madison?
    Sports Leadership, MS at University of Wisconsin-Madison reports an acceptance rate of approximately 29%.