Welcome to COSMA: Promoting Excellence in Sport Management Education Worldwide
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The Commission on Sport Management Accreditation is a specialized accrediting body whose purpose is to promote and recognize excellence in sport management education worldwide in colleges and universities at the baccalaureate, master's and doctoral levels through specialized accreditation.
Programs, students, employers, and the general public all benefit from the external verification of quality provided through COSMA's accreditation process. They also benefit from the process of continuous quality improvement that is encouraged by COSMA's developmental approach to promoting excellence in sport management education. |
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COSMA Spotlight
Administrator Personal Story: Spotlight on Dr. Damon Andrew, FSU
Dr. Rennae Williams Stowe, from COSMA-accredited Winston-Salem State University, talking about her experiences at a teaching institution and the COSMA accreditation process.
Coming up: Special Issue in the Sport Management Education Journal (SMEJ) on Accreditation and Assessment in Sport Management Education, by October 1, 2022. Guest editors: Dr. Elizabeth Gregg and Dr. Jason Lee. Submission Guidelines Online Submissions (login required) Possible topics: • Role of outcomes assessment in program improvement • Strategic planning and program improvement • The role of faculty in sport management accreditation and assessment • The role of students in sport management accreditation and assessment • Resource allocation for sport management programs • Role of program accreditation and campus reputation • Internships and experiential learning role in accreditation and assessment • Global sport industry impact on accreditation and assessment • Faith-based institutions and accreditation • The role of the Commission on Sport Management Accreditation • Developing outcomes assessment |
Congratulations to:
Winston-Salem State University (first-time accreditation and first HBCU to earn COSMA accreditation) AND for Reaffirmation of Accreditation for Winthrop University and University of North Florida. Indiana University and University of Minnesota Crookston have been granted Candidacy Status. |
COSMA Updates
COSMA Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Commitment
- Click HERE to read the full "Dear COSMA Community" statement.
Site Visit Policy Change
- COSMA includes a FLAT RATE payment system in addition the current site visit fee payment system. Read about it on the Accreditation Process > Step 4: Site Visits Costs page.
COSMA Job Board
- Have you check out the Job Board lately? See who is looking for applicants!
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Read about the new Hall of Fame category: The COSMA Fellow. Maybe you will be one!?!
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COSMA In the news
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Many schools offer affordable and accredited sport management programs with the classroom content and hands-on experience needed to succeed in this booming industry. To create our ranking of the top 30 best sports management bachelor degree programs. The Commission on Sport Management Accreditation which provides specialized accreditation to sport management programs. We compared student to faculty ratios, undergraduate net cost, graduation rates, and accreditations. We opted only to include schools that held COSMA accreditation, an indicator of a quality sport management program.
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East Stroudsburg University Celebrates First-Time COSMA Accreditation
What is the Future of Sport Management as a discipline?
- How do we use the lessons of the past 40-50 years to move us forward? View this video interview with Dr. Brenda Pitts and Dr. James Zhang to hear their perspectives.
NBA putting words into action, but more can be done
- Check out COSMA BOC Chair Dr. Daniel Kelly's insights in his Sports Business Daily opinion.
COSMA Podcast
- Learn about all things COSMA in a podcast sponsored by the University of Indianapolis.
COSMA Recognized by CHEA
- Council on Higher Education Accreditation recognizes COSMA. See our scope of accreditation statement.
Additional Resources
Diversity, Equity and Inclusion in Sport Management Doctoral Programs: A Conversation about funding, recruitment, admissions and mentoring for students of color.
COVID-19 Impact Study
The COVID-19 pandemic upended the field of sport management as games were cancelled and employees furloughed. The Sports Innovation Institute at IUPUI analyzed the pandemic's impact on the sports job market in the United States. You can read the full report here.
The COVID-19 pandemic upended the field of sport management as games were cancelled and employees furloughed. The Sports Innovation Institute at IUPUI analyzed the pandemic's impact on the sports job market in the United States. You can read the full report here.
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