Program Overview
The Sport and Athletic Administration (MASAA) at Gonzaga University is a MA programme in Humanities over 24 months, delivered On-campus. This programme equips graduates with advanced knowledge and practical skills for professional and academic careers in the field.
Students gain a rigorous grounding in both the theoretical foundations and applied dimensions of humanities. The programme combines coursework, research components, and practical projects that develop critical thinking, problem-solving, and specialist expertise relevant to industry and research needs.
Graduates of the Sport and Athletic Administration (MASAA) programme are well-prepared for careers in academia, industry, government, and the private sector across Canada and internationally. The programme provides an internationally recognised qualification within the Bologna higher education framework.
Key Program Features
- Duration: 24 months
- Language of instruction: English
- Study mode: On-campus
- Tuition: USD 925 (Tuition (Credit)) — National students
- Location: Washington, D. C., United States, Canada
Career Opportunities
Graduates of the Sport and Athletic Administration (MASAA) programme are prepared for diverse careers in humanities:
- Researcher / Academic
- Cultural Programme Manager
- Editor / Writer
- Translator / Interpreter
- Museum Curator
- Communications Specialist
Program Curriculum
Course Structure
- Sport and Athletic Promotions
- Sport Media and Communication
- Ethical and Legal Aspects in Sport and Athletic Administration
- Sport and Athletics in the Social Context
- Research Methods and Statistics in Sport and Athletics
- Sport and Athletic Finance
- Administration of Physical Education, Athletics and Sports
- Sport and Athletic Administration Internships I - III
- Capstone Experience
Admission Requirements
Academic Requirements
You need the following GPA score:
Applicants for graduate programs must have the equivalent of a bachelor\xe2\x80\x99s degree with a minimum GPA equivalent to 3 on a US 4.0 grading scale. Admitted applicants typically have an undergraduate GPA of or better on a 4.0 scale. No exam grade should be lower than 4.5 (European grade scale) or D (American grade scale).
Your GPA (Grade Point Average) is calculated using the grades that you received in each course, and is determined by the points assigned to each grade (e.g. for the US grading scale from A-F).
1) Complete the online application and pay the $50 application fee (pay at the end of the online application).
2) Provide official transcript from each college or university attended. A cumulative grade point average (GPA) must be above a 3.0 on a 4.0 scale.
a) If your GPA falls below a 3.0, please include an explanation of GPA statement.
b) If you previously attended Gonzaga or are a current student, please note that Gonzaga University
transcripts are ordered by the Graduate Admissions Office on your behalf.
3) Provide a minimum of two recommenders Request letters of recommendation through the online application. Your references will be contacted directly by us via email with directions for submitting their letters of recommendation and evaluation checklist on your behalf. Provide a minimum of two 100 recommenders who can evaluate your leadership, interpersonal skills, critical thinking, judgment, professional practice, and your ability and capacity to complete a graduate degree. Please note: recommendations from family members are not accepted.
a) If you graduated with your bachelor\xc2\x92s degree within three years of this application, follow the
guidelines below.
i) Provide one letter from an academic advisor or past professor.
ii) Provide a second letter from a current supervisor or an additional letter from a past professor.
iii) All letters must address your potential to perform as a graduate student in the following areas:
leadership, interpersonal skills, critical thinking, judgment, and professional practice.
b) If you graduated with your bachelor\xc2\x92s degree more than three years from the date of this application, follow the guidelines below.
i) Provide two letters from current or past (within last three years) supervisors.
ii) The letters must address your potential to perform as a graduate student in the following areas:
leadership, interpersonal skills, critical thinking, judgment, and professional practice.
If you are not able to secure a recommendation from your current supervisor for any reason, please
contact our admissions counselor ASAP.
Tuition & Financial Information
Tuition Fee
USD 925 (Tuition (Credit)) — National students
Tuition fees: USD 925 (Tuition (Credit)) — National students
Financial Aid & Scholarships
Contact Gonzaga University directly for scholarship, grant, and financial aid information for this programme. Many European universities offer merit-based and need-based funding for international and domestic students.
About Gonzaga University
Gonzaga University
Spokane, United States
Gonzaga University is a distinguished institution of higher education committed to academic excellence, innovative research, and preparing students for leadership in their chosen fields. The...
University Profile- Language English
- Duration 24 months