Until now, sports professionals seeking to develop their leadership skills have had to rely upon on-the-job training and informal mentoring among colleagues. Sports professionals have not had educational opportunities to build skills in handling ethical and legal matters, strategic marketing issues, and most importantly, leadership training for contemporary sports challenges.
Duquesne University's Master of Science in Leadership, concentration in Sports Leadership (MSSL) was developed in response to feedback from professional sports employers and managers who indicated a strong demand for these skills in today's complex and dynamic global marketplace. The knowledge and skills mastered in this program will expand the leadership and ethical tool set among a distinguished group of sports industry managers.
"The Sports Leadership program at Duquesne has proven to be beneficial to my professional growth threefold: (1) As a coach, the delivery format has allowed me to further my education while maintaining a rigorous coaching schedule; (2) continuing my education at Duquesne has been the catalyst for renewing, refocusing and revitalizing my leadership style and approach; and (3) the Program has exposed me to new theory that will advance my breadth and depth of knowledge, and better prepare me for future leadership roles within athletics."
~ Ron Rolston, Head Coach, USA Hockey's U-18 National Team
"There are a lot of programs that can teach students the nuts and bolts of sports business and sports marketing. It's unique that Duquesne is trying to incorporate the aspect of leadership into its curriculum. It serves students well to learn to operate and negotiate from a position of ethical strength."
Mark Hart, Director of Business, Pittsburgh Steelers
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Program Administration
John M. Lanasa, Ph.D., Associate Professor, Department Chair of Marketing
Director, Sports Leadership Program
Steven Greenberg, Executive in Residence, Sports Marketing (formerly Vice President of Marketing and Ballpark Development, Pittsburgh Pirates)
Associate Director, Sports Leadership Program
"The backbone for success in any program is its substance, and Duquesne's online sports leadership program is a tremendous way for the busy professional to take their career to the next level with one of the top sports leadership programs in the country."
~ Len Komoroski, President, Cleveland Cavaliers
