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Designed to enhance the skills of students at all levels of experience in the industry, the Master of Sports Leadership program is structured to accommodate mid-career athletic administrators and coaches, as well as individuals seeking to prepare for careers in the sports industry.

If you want to earn your master’s in sports leadership at Northeastern, Global Pathways can help you succeed through rigorous language training, cultural activities, and support.

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Global Pathways

Entry Requirements

To enter this Global Pathways program, you must meet the College of Professional Studies’ admissions scores. Please note, your English language score will determine the length of your Global Pathways studies.

English Language for Global Pathways

English Score for 1 term:
TOEFL iBT 74 / IELTS 6.5 / PTE 50 / Duolingo 100

GPA for Global Pathways Entry

2.5

Admission Test Scores for Global Pathways

None

Global Pathways Start Date

January
May
August

Global Pathways Tuition

One Semester:
$16,609 USD

Two Semesters:
$28,490 USD*


* Two semester option does not apply to College of Professional Studies programs

Transferrable Credits

2-4

Global Pathways Duration

One Semester:
4 months

Two Semesters:
8 months*


* Two semester option does not apply to College of Professional Studies programs

What you’ll study

Once you are admitted to this Global Pathways program, you will participate in the following courses. In your final semester, you’ll participate in a content course specific to your desired master’s degree.

Curriculum

 

One Semester Program

Research & Writing for Grad School
Advanced Reading for Grad School
Advanced Listening & Speaking for Grad School
Global Corporate & Social Responsibility OR Technology & Human Values OR Career Exploration

 

Two Semester Program

First Semester
 Writing for Grad School
Culture & Communication for Grad School
Sociology of Boston
Reading in the Field
Second Semester
 Research & Writing for Grad School
Advanced Reading for Grad School
Advanced Listening & Speaking for Grad School
Global Corporate & Social Responsibility OR Technology & Human Values OR Career Exploration
CPS: Interdisciplinary Foundations
Grad Day: Course from destination program

 

Three Semester Program *

First Semester
Principles Reading & Writing
Principles of Listening & Speaking
Core Structure & Vocabulary
American Culture & Society
Second Semester
Writing for Grad School
Culture & Communication for Grad School
Sociology of Boston
Reading in the Field
Third Semester
 Research & Writing for Grad School
Advanced Reading for Grad School
Advanced Listening & Speaking for Grad School
Global Corporate & Social Responsibility OR Technology & Human Values OR Career Exploration
CPS: Interdisciplinary Foundations
Grad Day: Course from destination program

*Three semester option only available in the College of Professional Studies

Degree Progression to MS Sports Leadership

Master’s Degree Progression Requirements

After successful completion of your Global Pathways courses, you must meet the following criteria to enter the Master of Sports Leadership:

English Language for Degree Progression

None

GPA for Degree Progression

3.0

Admission Test Scores for Degree Progression

None

Degree Program Details

Degree Progression Start Date

September January April

Degree Progression Program Tuition

$36,800 USD

Total Degree Progression Credits

3.0

Degree Progression Program Lengths

18-24 Months

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