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:
The COSMA-accredited graduate Sport Management program at USI offers the following degree completely online:
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.
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
Evansville Icemen
Evansville Dept. of Parks & Rec Development
Indiana Fever
Indianapolis Indians
Iowa Cubs Baseball Team
LIDS Team Sports
University of New York Recreational Sports
West Texas A&M Recreational Sports
Plainfield Parks & Recreational Department
San Francisco 49ers
Tampa Bay Buccaneers
University of Indianapolis Athletic Department
University of Southern Indiana
Victoria National Golf Course
Whiting High School
YMCA of Greater Louisville
University of Louisville Graduate Program
Pacers Sports & Entertainment
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 team at 800-467-1965.
The Sport Management undergraduate and graduate degree program(s) at the University of Southern Indiana have received specialized accreditation through the Commission on Sport Management Accreditation (COSMA) located in Fort Collins, Colorado, USA.
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.
Outcome 1: Students effectively reported components that are within the Sociological aspects of Sport. Aligns with USI SPTM Strategic Plan Goal 1.
Outcome 2: Students successfully identified, described, and analyzed concepts related to the Ethical and Governmental Foundations of Sport Management. Aligns with USI SPTM Strategic Plan Goal 1.
Outcome 3: Students effectively identified, defined, and understand concepts related to the Sport Management Environment. Aligns with USI SPTM Strategic Plan Goals 1 and 2.
Outcome 4: Students successfully completed and effectively reported Integrative [Field] Experiences within a Sport Management work-environment. Aligns with USI SPTM Strategic Plan Goals 2 and 3.
Outcome | Measurement Tool | Benchmarks |
|---|---|---|
1 | Measure 1 (DM) | student assessment measuring CPC content area (Social Foundations of Sport) is for 70% of students to score at least an 80% (i.e., B). |
1 | Measure 2 (IM) | 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). |
2 | Measure 1 (DM) | 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). |
2 | Measure 2 (IM) | student assessment measuring CPC content area (Social Foundations of Sport) is for 70% of students to score at least an 80% (i.e., B). |
3 | Measure 1 (DM) | student assessment measuring CPC content area (Ethics in Sport Management) is for 70% of students to score at least an 80% (i.e., B). |
3 | Measure 2 (DM) | 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). |
3 | Measure 3 (IM) | 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). |
3 | Measure 4 (IM) | student assessment measuring all 3.2 CPC (D) content areas is for 70% of students to score at least an 80% (i.e., B). |
3 | Measure 5 (IM) | student assessment measuring all 3.2 CPC (D) content areas is for 70% of students to score at least an 80% (i.e., B). |
4 | Measure 1 (DM) | student assessment measuring CPC content area (Integrative Experience) is for 70% of students to score at least an 80% (i.e., B). |
4 | Measure 2 (DM) | student assessment measuring CPC content area (Capstone Experience) is for 70% of students to score at least an 80% (i.e., B). |
For more information on the University of Southern Indiana Sport Management Undergraduate Program, visit 2025 26 UG SPTM Slos & Oegs.
For more information on the University of Southern Indiana Sport Management Graduate Program, click 2025 26 MSSM Slos & Oegs
