Master of Arts in Coaching and Athletics Administration & 
 Master of Science in Coaching and Exercise Sciences
 Concordia University Irvine

Concordia University Irvine’s Master's in Coaching and Athletics Administration / Exercise Sciences is the nation’s number one athletics graduate program. Designed by experienced athletic educators, you can earn your degree in flexible formats of 100% online, face-to-face, or a unique blend of both. Thousands of coaches and athletic administrators have completed our master's degree in coaching and are now affecting positive change in top-rated institutions throughout California and across the nation.


“Coaching has always been a passion of mine, and nowadays you need your master’s degree. Concordia had everything I was looking for. Each class helped develop my thinking as a coach.”

Misty May-Treanor, MA ’13
Three-Time Olympic Gold Medalist
Director of Volleyball Operations, Long Beach City College


We are proud to partner with the California Interscholastic Federation as the official coaching and athletics administration master’s degree program of the CIF and the CIF Sections.

 

As the nation's largest coaching program – and one of the first to enter the market – the Master’s in Coaching and Athletics Administration / Exercise Sciences at Concordia Irvine has been a leader in the field for over a decade. Each year, more graduate students enroll in our program than in any other educational athletics program of its kind. That means you're joining a network of over 2,000 alumni in California and over 3,000 coaches and athletic administrators across the United States.


“This degree gave me a snapshot of what it takes to be a good head coach. After that, I know I’m ready to do it and have the tools necessary to do it well.”
Chad Johnson, MA ’16
Head Football Coach, Mission Viejo High School


 Admission Requirements

  • Bachelor’s degree from a regionally accredited institution
  • Minimum GPA of 2.75 (or an approved letter of petition)
  • No requirement for GRE or GMAT
  • No requirement for letters of recommendation
  • Transfer up to 8 equivalent graduate-level units
  • Applications accepted on a rolling basis
  • Enroll during any of our 4 seasonal start terms (Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter)

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As an added benefit, we’re proud to offer a $1,000 scholarship to all new students when you begin the program. Let one of our specialized admissions counselors contact you with more information and answer any questions about advancing your career.