Sports Leadership Certificate

The 12-credit hour graduate certificate in Sports Leadership is designed for individuals seeking to enhance their expertise in sports management and leadership. This certificate develops the knowledge and practical skills critical to navigating and leading within the sports industry.

This certificate program is ideal for current and aspiring sports professionals, coaches, athletic directors, and administrators looking to expand their career opportunities in both professional and amateur sports settings.

Program highlights:

• Start in August, finish in May
• The four sequential eight-week courses ensure students are enrolled in only one class at a time.
• Tuition and fees are less than $6,000.
• Certificate courses count toward Drury’s Master of Integrative Leadership (a degree created through stackable certificates), or students may choose to pursue the Master in Athletic and Sports Administration.

Certificate program admission:
A bachelor’s degree with 3.0 cumulative GPA is required. GRE is not required.

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Quick facts

  Next start date: Fall 2025

  Total classes:  4
  Weeks per class:  8
  Total credit hours: 12
  Delivery: Online
  Financial:  Student loan eligible
  Accredited:  Higher Learning Commission

Started a master’s program at another university? Contact the program director to discuss opportunities for transfer credit.

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Contact Us:

Regina Waters, Ph.D., Program Director
Shewmaker 208
Office:  417-873-7251
rwaters@drury.edu