Indiana Wesleyan University, Marion

What you'll study

Coursework develops business and sport-specific competencies and examines psychosocial, legal and ethical issues in sport. Topics called out in the programme include facility management, sports leadership, business, health and wellness, ethics, law, marketing and promotions. The programme lists the following program-specific courses: BUS-100, SMG-155, SMG-210, PHE-224, PSY-224, PHE-230, PHE-235, PHE-236, SMG-255, SMG-350, PHE-352, SMG-354, SMG-371, SMG-420, SMG-422, REC-460 and SMG-480. Students combine traditional classroom study with interactive learning and a professional internship.

Entry requirements

The published material does not specify general admissions criteria for the sports management major beyond standard university admissions. It does describe minimum criteria for students seeking the Pre-Health Care Sciences (Non-Nursing) designation: after the freshman year those students must hold a minimum cumulative GPA of 3.0, complete a prescribed essay and complete an interview with the Pre-Professional Committee as administered in PMD-110. Students who fall below the GPA threshold or who do not meet requirements may have the Pre-Health designation removed; transfer students must demonstrate equivalent GPA performance in applicable prior coursework and should enroll in PMD-110 at the earliest opportunity.

Career prospects

The programme identifies a range of realistic career pathways in the sports industry, including sports administration, facility management and design, event management and public relations, sports-related business ownership, athletic director or coach roles, fundraising coordination, ticket sales, sports information, compliance and recreation program management.

Scholarships & funding angle (general)

Indiana Wesleyan highlights institutional student supports such as a Center for Student Success and asserts that, compared with national averages, its students experience higher graduation and career outcome rates and lower than average student debt. Prospective applicants should consult the university’s tuition and financial aid pages or contact admissions for specific scholarship, grant and aid options.