The Sport Management undergraduate and graduate degree programs at the University of Southern Indiana contain specialized accreditation through the Commission on Sport Management Accreditation (COSMA) located in Fort Collins, Colorado, USA.
The COSMA-accredited undergraduate Sport Management program at USI offers the below undergraduate degrees in both the traditional [in-person] class setting or completely online:
- Bachelor of Arts in Sport Management
- Bachelor of Science in Sport Management
The COSMA-accredited graduate Sport Management program at USI offers the following degree completely online:
- Master of Science in Sport Management (MSSM)
USI's Sport Management degree prepares you to compete in any league.
Our bachelor's degree in Sport Management offers unique opportunities that give you a competitive edge in the sports job market.
You'll get more hands-on experience in sports at USI than you will almost anywhere else. Also, USI's Sport Management program lets you explore the full range of career paths within the field of sports. This includes business management, marketing, law, event promotion, media, youth sports, retail, and more.
As a Sport Management major at USI, you’ll have the chance to:
- Work directly with USI’s championship-caliber Division I athletic teams.
- Organize and promote golf tournaments, distance-running competitions, and other events.
- Use social media for sports marketing, communications, and analysis.
- Begin field experience as a freshman by completing up to 450 work hours by the time you graduate within the career prep, practicum, and internship courses that focus on field experience within Sport Management.
- Attend professional conferences within the field of Sport Management.
Choose a specialized career track within our sport management degree
Graduates of the USI Sport Management program have a strong track record in the job market. Some have gone on to positions in professional sports including the NFL’s Indianapolis Colts and Detriot Lions; while other sport management graduates are now employed in sports media, amateur and youth leagues, parks and recreation programming, and manufacturing and retail.
Sport Management graduates have accepted positions at the following companies:
| Escalade Sports | San Francisco 49ers |
| Evansville Icemen | Tampa Bay Buccaneers |
| Evansville Dept. of Parks & Rec Development | University of Indianapolis Athletic Department |
| Indiana Fever | University of Southern Indiana |
| Indianapolis Indians | Victoria National Golf Course |
| Iowa Cubs Baseball Team | Whiting High School |
| LIDS Team Sports | YMCA of Greater Louisville |
| University of New York Recreational Sports | University of Louisville Graduate Program |
| West Texas A&M Recreational Sports | Pacers Sports & Entertainment |
| Plainfield Parks & Recreational Department | Louisville Riverbats |
To find out how USI's sport management degrees can help you get the confidence and professionalism you need to succeed, contact the USI Admissions at 800-467-1965 or click here.
Sport Management Undergraduate Program
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.
Program [Broad-Based] Strategic Plan Goals
Students in the [undergraduate] BS/BA Sport Management program within the Kinesiology and Sport Department will obtain a breadth of understanding in sport within and across diverse populations and apply this understanding in academic and professional settings.
- Provide relevant and innovative curriculum, an inclusive and intellectual classroom environment, along with transformative and lifetime learning experiences and outcomes.
- Develop, foster, and maintain sport industry collaborations that contribute to the positive transformation of students, faculty, staff, and communities.
- Enhance awareness and reputation of the USI SPTM program-identity and academic distinctiveness.
Program – Level Student Learning Outcomes
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Identify Each Student Learning Outcome and Measurement Tool(s) |
Benchmarks |
Connections to the USI SPTM Strategic Plan |
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SLO 1 – Students effectively reported components that are within the Sociological aspects of Sport. |
SPG #1 |
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Measure 1 (DM) Case Study (SPTM 453) |
student assessment measuring CPC content area (Social Foundations of Sport) is for 70% of students to score at least an 80% (i.e., B). |
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Measure 2 (IM) Governance/Ethics Research Paper (SPTM 336) |
student assessment measuring CPC content area (Governance & Policy in Sport Management) is for 70% of students to score at least an 80% (i.e., B). |
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SLO 2 – Students successfully identified, described, and analyzed concepts related to the Ethical and Governmental Foundations of Sport Management. |
SPG #1 |
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Measure 1 (DM) Governance/Ethics Research Paper (SPTM 336) |
student assessment measuring CPC content area (Governance & Policy in Sport Management) is for 70% of students to score at least an 80% (i.e., B). |
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Measure 2 (IM) Case Study (SPTM 453) |
student assessment measuring CPC content area (Social Foundations of Sport) is for 70% of students to score at least an 80% (i.e., B). |
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SLO 3 – Students effectively identified, defined, and understand concepts related to the Sport Management Environment. |
SPG #1, SPG #2 |
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Measure 1 (DM) Governance/Ethics Research Paper (SPTM 336) |
student assessment measuring CPC content area (Ethics in Sport Management) is for 70% of students to score at least an 80% (i.e., B). |
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Measure 2 (DM) Case Study (SPTM 453) |
student assessment measuring CPC content area (Diversity Issues in Sport Management) is for 70% of students to score at least an 80% (i.e., B). |
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Measure 3 (IM) Social Media Report (SPTM 353) |
student assessment measuring CPC content area (Technology Issues in Sport Management) is for 70% of students to score at least an 80% (i.e., B). |
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Measure 4 (IM) Practicum Final Paper (SPTM 305) |
student assessment measuring all 3.2 CPC (D) content areas is for 70% of students to score at least an 80% (i.e., B). |
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Measure 5 (IM) Internship Final Paper (SPTM 498) |
student assessment measuring all 3.2 CPC (D) content areas is for 70% of students to score at least an 80% (i.e., B). |
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SLO 4 – Students successfully completed and effectively reported Integrative [Field] Experiences within a Sport Management work-environment. |
SPG #2, SPG #3 |
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Measure 1 (DM) Practicum presentation (SPTM 305) |
student assessment measuring CPC content area (Integrative Experience) is for 70% of students to score at least an 80% (i.e., B). |
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Measure 2 (DM) Internship presentation (SPTM 498) |
student assessment measuring CPC content area (Capstone Experience) is for 70% of students to score at least an 80% (i.e., B). |
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For more information on the Sport Management Undergraduate Program click here: Undergraduate Student Learning Outcomes & Operational Effectiveness Goals
For more information on the Sport Management Graduate Program click here: Graduate Student Learning Outcomes & Operational Effectiveness Goals
Sport Management Graduate Program
The Sport Management graduate 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.