Individual Studies: Sports Administration (BA)
Bachelor of Arts
Turn your passion for the sports industry into a lifelong, fulfilling career.
- Two delivery options: entirely online or in-person
- Part-time and full-time course load options
- Next start date: Fall 2025
- Apply today!
Features
- Develop the skills needed to be successful within the sports industry
- Gain an understanding of essential concepts in the areas of sports, leisure services, and events and facilities management.
- Explore courses in business, communication, sport administration, sport marketing, sport event management, technology and more.
- Obtain practical and real-world experience through a sports administration internship
Along with official transcripts sent directly to the office of admissions, students are also required to submit:
- Minimum 2.0 GPA
This degree is intended for students with an AA or AS degree; however, this program can be started without any previous college credit. Students without an AA or AS may need to take additional courses to satisfy the UNIFI General Education program requirements. Your advisor will help you select the appropriate courses.
Questions? As a UNI student, our staff will be dedicated to assisting you with registering for classes, navigating the course sequence and billing process, preparing for graduation and much more.
 | Fabio Fontana Program Coordinator, Professor Kinesiology & Athletic Training 319-273-6854 |
 | Linda Emery Program Advisor Individual Studies Coordinator, Online & Distance Education 319-273-2504 |
 | Lisa Jaeger Enrollment Contact 319-273-2504 |
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Offered through the UNI Department of Individual Studies, you can start this program in the Fall or Spring terms. You can complete the program either entirely online or in-person on the UNI campus. Online courses are offered using the Blackboard learning management system and are delivered entirely asynchronously with some synchronous meeting times required.
Tracks available:
Full-time online Part-time online
In-person
Graduates are prepared to:
/ Advance in a variety of management positions in the sports industry such as in roles like:
- Athletic director
- Athletic academic advisor
- Facility manager
- Event manager
- Sport association manger
- Ticket sales
- Game day operations
- Public relations manager
Individualized Support Services
Throughout every step of your program, you'll have a dedicated team of support staff ready to assist you. You'll also have access to UNI services such as:
- Personalized academic advising
- Support from Financial Aid, Career Services and Rod Library staff
- Academic support and tutoring opportunities from the Learning Center
- Access to student accessibility services and staff
- Technical support assistance
Offered through the UNI Department of Individual Studies, you can start this program in the Fall or Spring terms. You can complete the program either entirely online or in-person on the UNI campus. Online courses are offered using the Blackboard learning management system and are delivered entirely asynchronously with some synchronous meeting times required.
Tracks available:
Full-time online Part-time online
In-person
Graduates are prepared to:
/ Advance in a variety of management positions in the sports industry such as in roles like:
- Athletic director
- Athletic academic advisor
- Facility manager
- Event manager
- Sport association manger
- Ticket sales
- Game day operations
- Public relations manager
Individualized Support Services
Throughout every step of your program, you'll have a dedicated team of support staff ready to assist you. You'll also have access to UNI services such as:
- Personalized academic advising
- Support from Financial Aid, Career Services and Rod Library staff
- Academic support and tutoring opportunities from the Learning Center
- Access to student accessibility services and staff
- Technical support assistance
Future Ready Scholarships available
Through the UNI at Iowa Community Colleges (UNI@IACC) initiative, students in this program may qualify to receive a scholarship covering the difference between community college and UNI tuition. To be eligible, you must complete the FAFSA and meet income and academic eligibility criteria. Scholarship requirements include:
- an associate's degree or 24+ credits from an Iowa Community College
- a GPA of 2.0 or higher and be admissible to UNI
- submitting the FAFSA, demonstrating financial need, as defined by the American Rescue Plan
Completing the FAFSA will allow UNI to potentially reduce or eliminate a student's remaining balance through other forms of financial aid, based on availability.
Next Steps
Express Interest
Complete our online information request form. We'll send program updates, important information and application deadlines directly to your inbox!
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When applying, you'll need to:
- have your unofficial transcripts sent directly to the Office of Admissions
Contact Us
Our team of support staff is available to help you throughout your UNI journey.
Contact us at 319-273-7206 or online@uni.edu for assistance.
Delivery of this program is contingent on a sufficient number of students being accepted into the program.