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Located in the “Amateur Sport Capital of the World,” the University of Indianapolis offers convenient and unparalleled access to the people, programs, and experiences that can help you launch your career in sports.
With access to over 75+ sport organizations including the NCAA, six professional sports teams, USA governing bodies, the Indianapolis Motor Speedway, and the Indiana Sports Corp, which has hosted all of the major events including the Super Bowl, Men's Women's Final Fours, the 2021 NBA All-Star Game and 2022 College Football Championship game, students are provided ample opportunities to meet and work with practitioners from these organizations and more.
The UIndy Advantage
While at UIndy students have the opportunity to learn from sport industry professionals, through in-class lectures and class projects. Students have completed projects with the NCAA, Indianapolis Colts, Indiana Pacers, Indy Parks and Recreation, and USA Diving, to name a few. These applied learning experiences, combined with opportunities to volunteer at the nation's premiere sporting events and the requirement to complete 2 sport industry internships, provide students with the skills and networking essential for the aspiring sport professional. Also, the program offers small class sizes (faculty to student ratio of 15:1), ensuring personal attention to student needs.
Indiana's First Accredited Program
The UIndy sport management programs were the first to receive accreditation from the Commission on Sport Management Accreditation (COSMA). COSMA recognizes excellence in sport management education worldwide with accreditation principles that are based upon best practices and the advancement of academic quality.
Get your degree while working full time. With a hybrid course model, our content is predominately delivered in an online format. However, courses also include a face to face component in which current practitioners with a variety of experience in sport administration supplement content with personal examples and advice to enhance the learning experience—making it easy for students to advance their careers while maintaining current employment.
The sports industry in the U.S. generates more than $200 billion per year, and sports and sports-related businesses depend on a wide variety of professionals to carry out day-to-day operations. Diverse responsibilities in sport management include financial management, marketing and publication relations, advertising and sales promotion, facilities planning, technology applications, and many others. There’s no better place for sport management majors than UIndy! Situated in the “Amateur Sports Capital of the World,” students have the opportunity to work closely with top sport organizations on class projects and internships. In the past, students have helped the city host numerous sporting events including the NFL Super Bowl, NCAA Final Fours, Big Ten Basketball Championships, the Indianapolis 500, Olympic qualifying events and professional tournaments.
| Name | Title | Employer | Class |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kasey Adams | Marketing & Event Project Coordinator | SBD Event Management | 2017 |
| Cara Carrion | Guest Relations Coordinator | Indianapolis Indians | 2017 |
| Katie Schura | Ticketing | AXS | 2017 |
| Trista Sunderland | Assistant Director of Internal Operations | IUPUI | 2016 |
| Anjellica Rospond | Coordinator of Championships and Alliances | NCAA | 2016 |
| Amy Selk | Team Account Specialist | Adidas | 2016 |
| Chris Ritter | Coordinator, Member Services & Experience | USA Football | 2016 |
| Samantha Jones | Event Coordinator | Pinnacle Entertainment | 2016 |
| Tricia Krummen | NCAA, Asistant Director | NCAA | 2015 |
| Jackie Paquette | Associate AD for Student Support and Community Engagement | University of Indianapolis | 2014 |
| Janel Bogenschutz | Development Officer &Ggift Planner | University of Indianapolis | 2014 |
| Tyran Fakes | Director of Faciliteis and Operations | IUPUI | 2014 |
| Matthew Lawrence | Coordinator of Digital Media | Johns Hopkins University | 2012 |
| Patrick Kozlowski | Manager of Sports & Programs | Special Olympics Indiana | 2012 |
| Devin Etherington | Inside Sales Supervisor | New York Red Bulls | 2012 |
| Johnny Henry | Personal/Group Trainer & Assistant Wrestling Coach | Miracles Fitness & Harrison High School in West Lafayette | 2011 |
| Kaitlin Worthington | Housing & Special Projects Coordinator | Western & Southern Open | 2011 |
| Alicia Dalrymple | Box Office Manager | Indiana Farmers Coliseum | 2011 |
| Katie Schultz | Marketing Coordinator | Indianapolis Motor Speedway | 2010 |
| Audrey Becker | Events & Program Manager | NFL Scouting Combine | 2009 |
| Allison Jackson | Senior Acounts Speacilist | CSE | 2009 |
| Phil Trbovic | Financial Auditor | Indy Parks | 2009 |
| Sam Elmore | Groups & Events Specialist | Indiana Pacers | 2009 |
| Kyle Piercy | Director of Athletics Communication | Centre College | 2009 |
| Kelleigh Irwin Fagan | Attorney | Church Church Hittle & Antrim law firm | 2009 |
| Joel Zawacki | Director of Corporate Sales and Marketing | Indianapolis Indians | 2006 |
Michael J. Diacin / Assistant Professor of Kinesiology and Program Coordinator, Master of Science in Sport Management