The George Washington University School of Business recently announced a first of its kind program geared towards to those working in Sports Philanthropy. The Certificate in Sports Philanthropy offers a curriculum developed to support the needs of those working for professional sports teams, leagues, athlete foundations, sport-related companies and nonprofits using sports for social good and those deciding if entering the field is the right choice or not.
Sound interesting? Here are the vital details:
- Registration: July 10, 2013 - October 9, 2013
- Program Dates: October 23, 2013 - March 31, 2014
- Location: Courses are online, allowing students to take them from anywhere
- Residency: October 23rd and and 24th in Washington, D.C. at The George Washington University
- Requirements: Complete all twelve online lectures and assignments, attend residency event and actively participate in group assignment due at completion of the program.
- Cost: $3,750 if you enroll by August 21, 2013; $4,000 enrollment fee after August 21, 2013; $3,500 if you register two or more student from the same organization.
- Scholarships or grants are not available, but students are given the option to select flexible payment plans.
The architect behind the course is Alisha Greenberg. Greenberg saw a need for learning opportunities at the academic level and partnered with George Washington University. Her inaugural cohort of students launched May 1, 2013 at Lincoln Financial Field in Philadelphia with the Eagles Youth Partnership. The first group has students from all over the world including Brazil, Canada and closer to home from the east coast to Texas. They represent organizations from MLB and the NFL to individual athlete foundations and sport for development programs.
For more information, please click here to be directed to the official website.
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