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Sports Tourism Development

Undergraduate Certificate

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Course Delivery
100% Online
Total Credits
19
In-State Tuition Per Credit
$308.02
Out of State Tuition Per Credit
$400.43

Sports Tourism Development

Undergraduate Certificate

In the early 21st century, traditional sun and sea vacations, once the mainstay of the travel and tourism industry, are being replaced by sport-related vacations and a new breed of tourist eager to attend an ever-increasing number of readily accessible sporting events. Events such as the Olympics, Commonwealth Games, Asian Games, and soccer World Cups have enabled specialist travel companies to gain official ticket allocations, then sell them in packages that include flights, hotels, and excursions.

The IU Online Undergraduate Certificate in Sports Tourism Development is an innovative program that blends the study of sports and tourism. Set in the context of the increasingly international nature of sport participation and sport spectatorship, the program offers remarkable insight into this growing industry. This program combines both theory and practice to prepare you for opportunities in the sports tourism industry.

As a student in the program, you take courses in tourism planning and development, management of sports events, and sport tourism development. You go behind the scenes of sport event planning, including site selection, logistics, personnel, marketing, economics, and legalities, and examine how sports make an impact on community and business growth.

Depending on your interests, you may choose elective courses in sport journalism, sport marketing, sport sociology, or other special topics. You also complete an industry internship. In addition to knowledge and skills directly related to this program of study, you also develop a range of skills that include teamwork, analytical thinking, communication, volunteer work, and service-learning experiences.

Your IU Online Undergraduate Certificate in Sports Tourism Development prepares you for such careers as:

Sport event planner
Event manager
Sports museum curator
Sports museum marketer
Stadium worker
Travel agent
Fairgrounds manager

Certificate Requirements

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.

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Admissions

To be accepted to this program, you must have:

Admissions requirements vary.

NOTE: This program is authorized, exempt, or not subject to state regulatory compliance and may enroll students from all 50 states

To apply to this program:

Complete application for admission.
Complete an essay (applicants with fewer than 26 credit hours).
Submit high school transcript or equivalent (applicants with fewer than 26 credit hours).
International applicants may be asked for additional materials.
Submit official transcripts to mycredit@iupui.edu or:

   IUPUI Office of Undergraduate Admissions
Cavanaugh Hall 147
   425 University Boulevard
   Indianapolis, IN 46202

Priority Application Deadlines:

Fall semester (first-year freshmen): May 1

Fall semester (non–first-year students): Jun 1

Spring semester: Dec 1

Summer session I: Mar 15

Summer session II: May 1

Courses

Core

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

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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Tuition & Fees

Cost for Indiana Residents

Per Credit Hour
Tuition: $308.02

3 Credit Hours
Tuition: $924.06

Note:

Additional fees will apply.

-This program is ineligible for financial aid.

Cost for Out of State Residents

Per Credit Hour
Tuition: $400.43

3 Credit Hours
Tuition: $1201.29

In accordance with Federal Financial Aid requirements, IU has calculated a “Cost of Attendance” for this program based on the most common enrollments from students who are enrolled full time for the academic year. We’re showing you the estimated cost of attendance for the full 2023–24 academic year (fall and spring semesters). Cut these numbers in half to figure out the cost of a single semester. Your actual costs for housing and food, books and supplies, transportation, and personal expenses will vary based on:

• The number of credit hours you take
• Whether you’re an Indiana resident
• Your personal choices
• Your travel habits

Your cost of attendance may differ from these estimates.

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Indirect Costs:

Food & Housing $13,010

Books & Supplies $690

Transportation $2350

Personal Expenses $2200

Indirect Costs:

Food & Housing $13,010

Books & Supplies $322

Transportation $2350

Personal Expenses $2200

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Sports Tourism Development

Undergraduate Certificate

Admissions

To be accepted to this program, you must have:

To apply to this program:

Courses

Core

Elective

Tuition & Fees

Cost for Indiana Residents

Per Credit Hour

3 Credit Hours

Cost for Out of State Residents

Per Credit Hour

3 Credit Hours

What's it like to be an IU Online Student?

Earn an IU education from wherever you are

Get the support you need to succeed

Reap the rewards for decades to come

Take the first step toward a more rewarding future

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