University of Tampa CSSME and CNHS
Bachelor of Science in Sport Management
Tampa, USA
BSc
DURATION
4 years
LANGUAGES
English
PACE
Full time
APPLICATION DEADLINE
EARLIEST START DATE
STUDY FORMAT
On-Campus
* early action; applications completed before March 1 - regular decision; applications completed after March 1 are evaluated on a rolling basis
Key Summary
The purpose of The University of Tampa Sport Management Major is to provide students with a combination of sports business theory and practical experience to prepare them for a successful career in the sport management industry.
The Bachelor of Science in Sport Management degree program at The University of Tampa has received specialized accreditation through the Commission on Sport Management Accreditation (COSMA) located in Fort Collins, CO. The sport management programs in the following degrees are accredited by COSMA: Bachelor of Science in Sport Management.
The curriculum consists of sport management courses as well as courses from the Sykes College of Business and a 12-credit-hour internship with a sports organization. Four full-time faculty members, all of who have held professional positions in the sports industry, are responsible for teaching all sport management courses (no graduate assistants).
A minor in sport management is also offered.
Internships and Networking
Monthly meetings are held in which representatives from Bay-area sports organizations are invited to discuss internship and volunteer opportunities within their organizations, including:
- Tampa Bay Rays
- Honda Grand Prix of St. Pete
- MLB Spring Training
- United Soccer Leagues
- Tampa Bay Buccaneers
- NCAA Women’s Final Four
- Tampa Bay Sports Commission
- Tampa Convention Center
Career Opportunities
- General Manager
- Assistant Manager
- Director of ticket sales
- Director of sponsorship sales
- Director of Promotions
- Finance Manager
- Director of public relations
- Business Consulting
- Event Management
- Sports writing/broadcasting
- Travel and tourism