Master of Arts in Sports Communication

This online asynchronous program provides advanced studies in sports communication philosophies, principles, and practices. Learners will gain skills to navigate the complex, converging, global sports communication industry and manage relationships with media sources and stakeholders. The program requires 30 hours of graduate coursework and supervised experiential learning.

Taking Your Future Forward

The program will employ a project-based focus in which learners engage and apply course content using practical and actionable projects. This program is designed for learners who want advanced training in sports communication, those working or seeking positions in sports organizations and industries, and those interested in further graduate study. At the conclusion of the program, these students will be as prepared as possible to advance themselves in their chosen career path in sports communication.

Graduate Admission Requirements

Learn more about graduate admission standards and application requirements on our Requirements page.

Program Admission Requirements

• Applicants must submit two letters of recommendation, a statement of purpose, and have a minimum 3.0 GPA.
• External (non-Bradley) applicants must also submit official transcripts that show a Bachelor’s degree from an accredited postsecondary institution.

Graduate Program Requirements

Required Courses - 30 hrs.

• COM 501: Media Theory - 3 hrs.
• COM 502: Research Methods - 4 hrs.
• COM 503: Communication and Culture - 3 hrs.
• COM 505: Applied Project - 4 hrs.
• COM 601: Sports, Culture, and Society - 3 hrs.
• COM 602: Ethical and Legal Issues in Sports Communication - 4 hrs.
• COM 603: The Stories of Sport - 3 hrs.
• COM 604: Seminar in E-Sports - 3 hrs.
• COM 605: Contemporary Issues in Sports Communication - 3 hrs.