Online Master's in Sport Management and Recreation

The Online Master’s in Recreation and Sport Management Program at UNCG prepares students with the skills needed for leadership, administrative, or specialized roles in the recreation and sport sector. An emphasis is placed on the application of recreation, park, and leisure services to enhance health, wellness, and quality of life among individuals and communities. This program is fully online.

This degree provides students with all of the requirements necessary to become Certified Park and Recreation Executive (CPRE).

the Online master’s in Sport Management and recreation Program Distinctions

The Master’s in Recreation and Sport Management Program at UNCG is fully online, with asynchronous classes to accommodate working professionals. Students will learn from faculty who are credentialed and nationally recognized as exemplary teachers, advisers, and scholars.

Students consistently earn scholarships and awards from state and national professional associations. These include the National Recreation and Park Association, North Carolina Recreation and Park Association). Students in the program will experience:

• Low faculty-student ratios, enabling faculty mentors to be committed to your success and share their professional network.
• Multiple options for your capstone experience (i.e., internship, project, thesis).
• Workshops and conferences that sharpen your skills.

The program has several accreditations and affiliations, including:

• Council on Accreditation of Parks, Recreation, Tourism, and Related Professions, since 1981
• National Recreation and Park Association
• North Carolina Recreation and Park Association
• The Academy of Leisure Sciences

The Online Master’s in Sport Management and recreation Student Experience

The Online Master’s in Sport Management and Recreation degree is 30 credit hours. All students are eligible for graduate assistantships and a limited number of tuition waivers. These assistantships include opportunities within the department and local partner agencies. Students also benefit from:

• Specialized courses in community development, management, recreation, parks and health, and finance, and budgeting.
• Free electives to pursue additional certifications, such as a Nonprofit Management Certificate.
• Service-learning and volunteer opportunities that offer hands-on practical experience in professional and community settings.
• Either a thesis or non-thesis option. The non-thesis option could include a project, internship, or a combination.

After Graduating with your master’s in Sport Management and recreation

Upon graduation, potential careers include:

• Recreation and parks administration
• Sports management
• Resource management
• Aquatics director
• Event operations manager
• Campus recreation director
• Athletics facility manager
• Community sports coordinator
• Recreation and parks director
• College athletics administrator
• Recreation and sport policy analyst

Applying to the Online master’s in SPort Management and recreation program

Interested students should apply to the UNCG Graduate School. Requirements to apply to this degree include:

• An undergraduate GPA of 3.00
• Current resume
• Professional statement including graduate program and career goals
• Three reference letters, preferably from a mixture of academic and professional sources
• Interviews are encouraged for all applicants, and required for graduate assistants