Resource: COSMA - Commission on Sport Management Accreditation
COSMA is the Commission on Sport Management Accreditation, a program-level accreditor that evaluates sport management degrees for clear learning outcomes, sound assessment, and continuous improvement. On the site you can see what accreditation entails, how programs are reviewed, and why COSMA’s standards matter for curriculum quality and student preparation.
The best tool for counselors, students, and families is COSMA’s Program Directory, which lists accredited and candidate sport management programs by degree level and location. Use it to verify quality, compare options side by side, and build a first draft college list. It is also helpful for spotting features like internships, capstones, and assessment practices. Note that COSMA accreditation complements a university’s regional accreditation, and not every strong program will appear there, but the directory is an efficient, credible starting point for anyone serious about studying sport management.
