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Sports Tourism Development, Undergraduate Certificate

Go behind the scenes of sporting events and sport tourism with the IU Online Undergraduate Certificate in Sports Tourism Development. Prepare for a career in amateur or professional sports, sport commissions, and other sport tourist leisure services.

Course Delivery: 100% Online

Total Credits: 19

In-State Tuition Per Credit: $308.02

Out-of-State Tuition Per Credit: $400.43

Cost of attendance may vary by campus. View the total cost calculator

Degree 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 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.  

 

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

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

Core Classes for the Sports Tourism Development Undergraduate Certificate
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

Electives for the Sports Tourism Development Undergraduate Certificate
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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