"You can discover more about a person in an hour of play than in a year of conversation."
-Plato

Mission

The mission of the Master in Sport Administration and Leadership program is to prepare individuals for positions of leadership in the sport industry through a combination coursework delivered by highly experienced teaching faculty and a vast array of practical real-world experiences.

Goal

Entrusted with the dreams of its students, the ultimate objective for faculty and staff in the MSAL program is to provide students with the knowledge and skills to critically analyze complex problems and be able to use the theory and research that is required for effective administration of sport organizations. In addition, our goal is to enable students to function as a positive influence for the individuals and organizations they will encounter throughout their careers and lives.

Relationship to the Mission of Seattle University

The Master in Sport Administration & Leadership program is intimately connected to the mission of Seattle University as it:

• Advances Seattle University’s mission of “educating the whole person” and “empowering leaders for a just and humane world”;
• Contributes to the campus-wide conversation on the University’s strategic goal of improving the integration of academics and athletics, by collaborative activities with other academic units, the Athletic Department and Student Development;
• Provides a framework for developing outreach efforts in sport and continuing education offerings on sport.