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Course Delivery: 100% Online
Total Credits: 19
In-State Tuition Per Credit: $317.26
Out-of-State Tuition Per Credit: $412.44
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Certificate Overview
In the Undergraduate Certificate in Sports Tourism Development, you’ll discover the many aspects of sport event planning—site selection, logistics, personnel, marketing, economics, and legalities—and you’ll examine how sports make an impact on community and business growth.
You’ll take courses in tourism planning and development, management of sports events, and sport tourism development.
Depending on your interests, you may choose elective courses in sport journalism, sport marketing, sport sociology, or other special topics. You’ll also complete an industry internship.
You’ll graduate with an Indiana University certificate respected by employers worldwide—and you can work on yours anytime and anywhere. Plus, you’ll enjoy personalized support services throughout your academic journey.
To be accepted to this program, you must have:
- Admissions requirements vary.
To apply to this program:
- Complete application for admission.
- Submit official transcripts
- International applicants may be asked for additional materials.
Application Deadlines
Fall Semester:
Priority first-year deadline: June 1
Priority transfer deadline: July 1
Spring Semester:
Priority deadline: December 1
Summer Semester:
Priority deadline: March 16
Summer session II
Priority deadline: May 1
Note: This program is not eligible for financial aid.
Your IU Online Undergraduate Certificate in Sports Tourism Development prepares you for such careers as:
- Sport event planner or manager
- Sports museum curator
- Stadium worker
- Travel agent
- Fairgrounds manager
To earn the Undergraduate Certificate in Sports Tourism Development, you must complete 19 credit hours.
Requirements are broken down as follow:
- Sports tourism development core courses (9 credit hours)
- Sports tourism development internship (1 credit hour)
- Sports tourism development elective courses (9 credit hours)
*Courses for this certificate program are offered both online and on campus. Please check the current course listings for online availability.
Core
| Course Number | Course Name | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| TCEM-C 387 | Industry Internship | 1 Credit |
| TCEM-E 219 | Management of Sports Events | 3 Credits |
| TCEM-T 107 | Tourism Planning and Development | 3 Credits |
| TCEM-T 319 | Sport Tourism Development | 3 Credits |
Elective
| Course Number | Course Name | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| HPER-P 331 | Planning and Operation of Sport Facilities | 3 Credits |
| HPER-P 333 | Sport in America | 3 Credits |
| HPER-P 392 | Sport in American Society | 3 Credits |
| HPER-P 418 | Sport Marketing | 3 Credits |
| HPER-R 423 | Visitor Behavior | 3 Credits |
| JOUR-J 150 | Introduction to Sport Journalism | 3 Credits |
| JOUR-J 152 | Introduction to Sports in Society | 3 Credits |
| TCEM-G 299 | Special Topic in Tourism | 3 Credits |
| TCEM-T 329 | Tourism Sports Marketing | 3 Credits |
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