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 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.

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.

Official high school or secondary school transcript or GED results

Completed guidance counselor recommendation form or recommendation letter from a teacher (not required if you graduated from high school more than two years ago)

Official college/university transcripts for any credits completed

Official transcripts for all secondary school or college coursework, with grades translated into English ("Official" means that you must request your school to send your transcript directly to the UT Office of Admissions. If that is impossible, send a copy that has been certified by your school as a "true copy" of the original after it is copied. An official at your school should sign the document as "true copy of the original.")

Essay, written in English (not required if you already graduated from high school and have completed some college credits)

Completed guidance counselor recommendation form (first-year students only)

Proof of English proficiency (please submit one of the following): 

TOEFL: the minimum acceptable score is 550 or 213 (computer-based) or 79 (Internet-based)

IELTS: International English Language Testing System – minimum grade of 6.5

DuoLingo: the minimum acceptable score is 105. The Duolingo English Test is an online English proficiency test that can be taken online, on-demand, in under an hour for only $49. The test is taken online via a computer with a webcam and microphone. The test includes a proficiency score, video interview, and writing sample which are shared with The University of Tampa when you send your results. Certified results are available within 48 hours of the test session.

Successful completion of the English 112 certificate offered by ELS Language Centers accompanied by a letter of recommendation from an administrator and a 500-word English writing sample.

Proof of available funds to cover expenses for the first year of study

Copy of biographical page of your passport (if available)

International Student Clearance Form (if currently studying in the U.S.)

Note: For special circumstances, additional documentation may be required in all categories.

The deadlines for Bachelors are as follows:

November 15 - Early Action I deadline; decision by December 15

January 15 - Early Action II deadline; decision by February 15

March 1 - Regular Decision deadline; decision by April 1

March 2 - Applications completed after March 1 are evaluated on a rolling basis

Admissions Option 2

Monthly meetings are held in which representatives from Bay-area sports organizations are invited to discuss internship and volunteer opportunities within their organizations, including:

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The average cost for full-time undergraduate students

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Sport and Exercise Studies

Sport Business

Sports Management

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Bachelor of Science in Sport Management

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