• Messiah University’s M.A. in Intercollegiate Athletic Leadership provides a comprehensive understanding of sports management and coaching within the framework of higher education. Messiah’s program offers online coursework with one required on-campus summer intensive course and several options for hybrid classes. Paid graduate assistantships are available. The program will prepare students to be visionary and ethical leaders in professional roles such as coach, scout, athletic director, sports advertising manager, SID, or as an agent/business manager of athletes.