COSMA logoThe purpose of The University of Tampa Sport Management Major is to provide students with a combination of sport 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 sport organization. Four full-time faculty members, all of who have held professional positions in the sport industry, are responsible for teaching all sport management courses (no graduate assistants).

A minor in sport management is also offered.

Internships and Networking

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As part of the European Sport Management travel course, students were given the opportunity to meet key figures of the European and international sport business model like the Fédération Internationale de Football Association (FIFA).
Monthly meetings are held in which representatives from Bay-area sport 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

 

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