Equip yourself with advanced skills in sport management, leadership, marketing, finance, and organizational operations. Graduates are prepared for leadership roles in athletic organizations, professional sports, and collegiate athletics.
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"What I took away most from my time at EIU were the relationships that I was able to build with various classmates, professors, and staff in the athletic program. After countless post-class meetings with my professors talking over various job interview techniques, resume building tips, and general networking questions, I felt that I had a leg up on the competition when interviewing with professional sports organizations across the United States. I have to thank EIU for the preparation and guidance they provided me to make an impact in the NBA and the sports industry."Kyle ScherleSport Administration | Class of 2015 | Manager, Service & Retention, Milwaukee Bucks
The M.S. in Sport Administration provides advanced coursework and training to prepare you for leadership and supervisory positions within school, recreation and commercial sport programs. It is a fit if you want to lead in athletic organizations, professional sports, collegiate athletics or health and fitness and recreation settings.
View in CatalogFederal graduate lending changed on July 1, 2026 - Grad PLUS loans ended for new borrowers and new federal borrowing caps now apply to graduate students. Here's why the math still works at EIU:
Estimated total for this degree: ~$16,665 (tuition and fees)
Estimates use 2026-2027 Illinois-resident tuition and fees and typical full-time enrollment. Your actual costs and aid depend on your program, enrollment, FAFSA, and prior borrowing. Students who borrowed for the same program before July 1, 2026 may have different limits.
$16,665 total, just 17% of your $100,000 federal graduate borrowing limit
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