GREENEVILLE – The academic strength of the College of Business at Tusculum University has developed further with the receipt of additional accreditation for two of its programs from an international organization.
Tim Wilson, right, associate professor of sport management, joins current students and graduates of Tusculum’s sport management programs at the National Collegiate Sports Sales Championship.
The Accreditation Council for Business Schools and Programs recently bestowed accreditation on the Bachelor of Science in sport management and the Master of Sport Management. Both programs were already accredited as part of the university’s umbrella accreditation with the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges.
“This second accreditation for these programs is a direct result of the hard work by their leaders and faculty members who shepherded the application through a rigorous process,” said Dr. Jacob Fait, dean of the College of Business. “This will give students even more confidence that Tusculum is the right higher education institution to prepare them to serve and lead in the sport industry.”
The bachelor’s degree prepares students for employment in an array of sport management professions. At the undergraduate level, students learn to combine management and marketing principles with sport and fitness elements. Through their studies, students are ready for jobs in sport management, recreation, athletics and fitness settings.
This degree can also position students to pursue a Master of Sport Management at Tusculum, which is available completely online and provides additional skills that will be marketable in the job search. The master’s program is designed for completion in a year and includes a summer internship or applied research project.
“Sport management is a growing field, and the demand is high for qualified individuals,” said Dr. Sabrina Reed, chair of the sport management programs and an associate professor of sport studies. “Our expert and experienced faculty have created and refined outstanding programs that meet the needs of our students and the sport industry. We are committed to robust sport management programs that equip our students to be career-ready professionals.”
Tusculum moved the sport management programs to the College of Business during the summer. Other College of Business programs have been accredited with the ACBSP since 2018.
For more information, please visit www.tusculum.edu.