USI’s bachelor’s degree in Sport Management offers a competitive edge with four tracks: Intercollegiate Athletics, Recreational Sports, Sport Communication, and Sports and Business Studies. The program focuses on hands-on experience in various career paths, including business management, marketing, and event promotion.
You’ll learn from experienced faculty and work directly with USI's Division I athletic teams, gaining up to 400 hours of internship experience from your freshman year. The program includes opportunities to attend the Sport Management Summit and other conferences and is accredited by the Commission on Sport Management Accreditation (COSMA), preparing you for leadership roles in the sports industry.
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To apply to the University of Southern Indiana (USI) for undergraduate enrollment:
Once USI has processed your application, transcript(s) and scores (if needed), a decision will be made by Undergraduate Admissions and you will receive a notification.
Upon acceptance to USI, you'll receive detailed information about next steps, including orientation, registration and housing.
As a graduate of USI's sport management program, you will have acquired knowledge and developed skills and the attitude for achieving entry-level and management positions within a large and varied industry setting. USI graduates have a strong track record in the job market. Some have gone on to positions in professional sports (including with the NFL’s Indianapolis Colts), while other sport management graduates are now employed in sports media, amateur and youth leagues, parks and recreation programming and manufacturing and retail. Managers of all types may help sport participants and organizations to engage in any number of activities and programming by utilizing professional sport and business management skills programs across the globe.
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The University of Southern Indiana is committed to making college accessible to those wishing to further their education by providing numerous scholarships, grants, and financial aid options to assist students in managing tuition expenses.
The Sport Management degree program(s) at the University of Southern Indiana has received specialized accreditation through the Commission on Sport Management Accreditation (COSMA) located in Fort Collins, Colorado, USA.
The Sport Management programs in the following degrees are accredited by COSMA:
Bachelor of Science and Bachelor of Arts in Sport Management with concentrations in Intercollegiate Athletics, Recreational Sports, Sport Communication, and Sport & Business Studies.
