Program Overview
The Sports Leadership at Northeastern University is a Master programme in Humanities over 12 months, delivered Online. 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 Sports Leadership programme are well-prepared for careers in academia, industry, government, and the private sector across United States and internationally. The programme provides an internationally recognised qualification within the Bologna higher education framework.
Key Program Features
- Duration: 12 months
- Language of instruction: English
- Study mode: Online
- English requirement: IELTS 6.5
- Tuition: USD 30,195 (Tuition (Year)) — International students; USD 30,195 (Tuition (Year)) — National students
Career Opportunities
Graduates of the Sports Leadership 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
- Developing Your Leadership Capability
- The Ethical Leader
- Sports Management
- Sport in Society
- Leadership and Organization in Sport
- Sports Law
- Sports Media Relations
- Internship
- Capstone
- Introduction to the Digital Era: The Power of Social Media
- Academic Advising and Life Skills
- Event Management
- Gender and Diversity in Sports
- Fiscal Practices in Sports
- Sports Marketing and Promotions
- Athletic Fund-Raising
- Ticket Sales and Strategies
- Corporate Sponsorships
- NCAA Compliance
- Risk Management in Athletics
- Title IX
- Bystander Strategies for the Prevention of Gender-Based Violence
- Integrated Experiential Learning
Admission Requirements
Academic Requirements
- Online application
- Statement of purpose (500-1000 words): identifying your educational goals and expectations from the program; please be aware that the University\'s academic policy on plagiarism applies to applicant\'s statement of purpose
- Professional resume
- Two letters of recommendation: from individual(s) with either academic or professional knowledge of your capabilities, such as a faculty member, current employer, mentor, or colleague
- Official undergraduate degree documentation
- Proof of English language proficiency: ONLY for students for whom English is not their primary language: English language proficiency guidelines
English Proficiency: IELTS 6.5 or equivalent.
Tuition & Financial Information
Tuition Fee
USD 30,195 (Tuition (Year)) — International students; USD 30,195 (Tuition (Year)) — National students
Tuition fees: USD 30,195 (Tuition (Year)) — International students; USD 30,195 (Tuition (Year)) — National students
IELTS requirement: 6.5
Financial Aid & Scholarships
Contact Northeastern 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 Northeastern University
Northeastern University
Boston, United States
Northeastern 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 12 months