Master of Science in Sport Management – Coaching and Athletic Administration (Non-Thesis)
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Are you passionate about using your love for sports as a career? Do you want to strengthen your communication and leadership skills? If so, Liberty University’s Master of Science in Sports Management – Coaching and Athletic Administration is an excellent option! In as little as 36 credit hours, our Master’s of Sports Management degree can prepare you for your career.
Liberty University’s online Master of Science in Sports Management in Coaching and Athletic Administration can provide you with the opportunity to delve deeper into the complexities of high school, college, and university coaching and athletic administration that will be relevant to your passions and career choice. You will be equipped with the tools and skills to communicate effectively as a leader and administrator in your field.
You’ve worked hard to get where you are today, and Liberty can help you go even further. We are proud to offer you a flexible and affordable master’s of sports management that is rooted in biblical principles and designed to help you excel in your career!
What Will You Study in Our Master’s in Sports Management — Coaching and Athletic Administration (Non-Thesis) Degree Online?
When you choose to earn your master’s of sports management from Liberty, you can complete your degree as quickly as you want or as slowly as you need. Our master’s degree in sports management is available 100% online, so you can stay active in your current schedule while gaining in-demand skills in:
- Coaching theory
- Ethics in sport
- Sport governance
- Strategic player development
Potential Career Options with a Degree in Athletic Administration
- Athletic event planner
- Coach
- Promotion and development administration
- Sports management information professional
Master’s in Sports Management – Coaching and Athletic Administration (Non-Thesis) Program Highlights
As a leader in distance education since 1985, we understand what it takes to create a flexible and affordable education for busy people. Since we have been investing in distance and online learning for decades, our experience has taught us how to streamline our degree options so you can focus on what really matters to you. While many schools offer online degrees, we believe Liberty stands out.
Here’s what sets us apart:
- Our online programs are backed by our brick-and-mortar campus – ranked among Niche.com’s Top 5 College Campuses in America – and that commitment to excellence extends to our online students as well. Earning your online master’s in sports management degree degree from a nonprofit university with this kind of recognition can help set you apart from others in your field.
- The majority of tuition for undergraduate, graduate, and doctoral programs has not increased in 9 years. While many other online colleges have raised tuition, Liberty has been able to keep costs low as a nonprofit university.
- You can complete our Master’s in Sports Management degree in as little as 36 credit hours!
Military Benefits
Service is important to us, so whether you’re currently serving in the Armed Forces, have served, or are married to someone who serves, we’re here to serve you. Liberty’s military benefits are available to:
- Active duty service members of the U.S. Armed Forces
- Reserve/National Guard
- Veterans/retirees
- Spouses of service members and veterans/retirees
- Current Department of Defense employees
We are proud to support you in your pursuit of a flexible and affordable online education by offering you the following benefits:
- Tuition discounts – $275 per credit hour for graduate courses
- Additional discount for veterans who serve in a civilian capacity as a First Responder (less than $625 per course)
- 8-week courses, 8 different start dates each year, and no set login times (may exclude certain courses such as practicums, internships, or field experiences)
Credit Hours

Available Online
Class Type
100% online, 8-week courses
Transfer Credits
Transfer in up to 50% of the degree total
Next Start Date
Jun 23, 2025
Accreditation
Liberty University is accredited by SACSCOC