Welcome to the Bachelor of Science in Sport Management program at Columbia International University, where your passion for sports meets a dynamic education in management and leadership. In the thrilling realm of sports, effective management is key to success, and our program equips you with the skills to excel in this fast-paced industry. By enrolling in this program, you’ll dive into a curriculum that combines business fundamentals with specialized sport management courses, allowing you to understand the unique dynamics of the sports world.
Whether your aspirations lie in professional sports organizations, event management, sports marketing, or sports facility management, our program offers pathways to turn your passion into a rewarding career. You’ll also learn valuable leadership skills, teamwork strategies, and ethical decision-making, all while being part of a community that values character development and faith integration. CIU’s Bachelor of Science in Sport Management program empowers you to impact the world of sports, ensuring you’re prepared for the exciting challenges and opportunities that lie ahead.
Campus
January 3, 2025
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College of Arts & Sciences
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Our program doesn’t just focus on sports; it emphasizes holistic development by integrating character formation, ethics, and faith principles into sport management education.
CIU emphasizes experiential learning through internships, fieldwork, and practical projects. These opportunities allow you to apply classroom concepts to real-world scenarios, gaining invaluable practical experience.
Being part of CIU connects you to a network of students, alumni, and professionals who share your passion for sports. Networking events and partnerships provide opportunities to build connections for internships and future career endeavors.
In addition to the undergraduate core and other related courses, here is a glimpse at a few of the courses you will be taking in this program.
For a full list of courses related to this program, visit the Academic Catalog at one of the options below:
This course will introduce the student to the legal aspects of sport; and the ways in which these key aspects impact and affect all involved in sporting competitions and sport business. Biblical applications will be integrated throughout the course. The course will provide a solid foundation concerning important role that law plays in sport and sport management.
This course will introduce the student to the various elements of event production and management in sport. Biblical applications will be integrated throughout the course. The course will provide a solid foundation from the preplanning and preparation processes through to the running of successful sporting events for the student as a sport practitioner.
This course will introduce the student to the various elements of leadership development and human dynamics in your sporting organization. Biblical applications will be integrated throughout the course. The course will provide a comprehensive foundation for what it takes to be a successful leader of a sporting organization and how to create positive and productive work/team culture. Prerequisite: senior registration status.
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