Question : How are Masters In Sports Administraion and Leadership (MSAL degree) viewed?
I’m currently trying to decide the graduate school route that is right for me. I’m torn between a couple of options:

1) An MBA or MIB- I’ve always been interested in management and love the travel and pay options careers in this field offer.

2) A degree in Higher Ed. or Educational Administration- This could help me with my goal of working with kids and bettering a school system which are consistently failing.

3) A degree in Sports Administration and Leadership- I would love to be a high school athletic director and football coach and this seems like it would lead me on the right path. I’ve played sports and football since High School (including 4 seasons in college) so I have the athletic background, but I don’t know too much about this degree and if it’s even worthwhile.

I could do the AD thing with the Higher Ed degree too, but the MSAL degree could leave me options in other areas (I have also worked as an event coordinator at a sports facility).

What is your take on this?
sports facility management

Best answer:

Answer by Andrew O
I would suggest you go work for a little bit as a teacher. That will tell you if that route is for you.

I really would suggest some job experience in ANYTHING before going for a MBA etc. Those degrees really only help you take the next step after you get a a little dose of a regular job.

WORK before you do more school is my #1 recommendation for you. I don’t mean to sound harsh or anything but employers will want you to have experience before they give you a shot at the big stuff.