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DISTINCTIVE FEATURES
Whether you are seeking a promotion, new leadership skills or a career change, the UW IAL degree program helps you reach your goals by offering the following:

Specialized Focus
Focusing on college athletics rather than the entire spectrum of sports advances your knowledge of how athletics is uniquely situated within intercollegiate settings and the significant impact it has on student athletes.

Comprehensive Curriculum
Drawing from the expertise of UW faculty from the College of Education's nationally prominent Graduate Program in Higher Education, the UW School of Business as well as professionals from the UW athletic department, the local sports industry and our network of seasoned leaders in college athletics from around the nation, the IAL program gives you the core competencies in financial management, strategic planning and evaluation, development and leadership you'll need as you proceed in your career. Read more about the curriculum »

Unique Format
The program's format is unlike any other sports management program in the nation. You will participate in an eight-week intensive summer program and return to campus once a quarter for intensive weekend sessions, which are supplemented by online interaction throughout the year. In only 12 months, you'll earn your degree. Read more about the degree »

Access to a Great Sports Community and Culture
From hockey to golf to football to rowing, Seattle is home to dozens of professional, semiprofessional and collegiate sports teams. Read more about Seattle »