Sport Management, MS

Internships

The USF Sport Management internship program bridges academic learning with real-world industry practice. Gain access to an extensive alumni network and industry leaders throughout Southern California and the San Francisco Bay Area. Build valuable connections while gaining experience that sets you apart in the competitive field of sport management.

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160

internship hours required per student

100%

of students complete required internship hours

1,100

internship hours completed by students on average

job and internship postings shared with students per week

20,300

internship/work hours completed

Spring 2024

Gain Real-World Experience Before Graduation

Find internships that excite you with support from our faculty and alumni network. Explore diverse roles in the sport industry and land a job you’ll love.

Intern Throughout the Entire Program

Secure internships throughout the Master of Science in Sport Management program. Meet with your internship professor, faculty members, and staff during the program to reflect on your experiences and develop comprehensive career goals.

Explore Internship Opportunities

You're required to complete 160 internship hours, but most students average 1,100 hours across four sites, gaining a broad range of experience in their areas of interest.

Tap into the USF Network

Take an active role in shaping your career. In the Internship in Sport Management course, gain the tools needed to identify and pursue job opportunities while building your professional network. Connect with our extensive alumni network and receive an average of 15 job and internship postings each week.

Sport management student holding a basketball

Expand Your Career Horizons

Explore your interests across the sport industry. Take advantage of opportunities with organizations in Southern California and the San Francisco Bay Area. Intern with professional teams, college athletic programs, media outlets, agencies, manufacturers, and non-profit organizations.

Where Students Have Interned

Students of the USF Master of Science in Sport Management program have interned with top-tier organizations across Northern and Southern California. These internships provide opportunities to apply classroom knowledge, develop industry-specific skills, and build a professional network while gaining valuable experience with leading sports organizations. For example:

San Francisco

Business Strategy and Analytics, 49ers
Partnerships, Golden State Warriors
Game Day Coordinator, UC Berkeley
Promotions and Special Events, SF Giants
Events Manager, Stanford
Brand Marketing, NBC Sports Bay Area

Southern California

Business & Data Strategy, LAFC
Event Operations Lead, SoFi Stadium
Database Marketing Coordinator, LA Galaxy
Premium Services, Los Angeles Dodgers
Facilities & Game Management, USC
Membership Service Associate, LA Clippers

Sport Management Student Interns for MLB in New York City

Tatyana Modawar ’25 worked as a partnership activation intern for MLB at their headquarters in New York City, focusing on international accounts like Nike and New Balance.

Read Tatyana's Story

Shota Kodama ’23

Golden State Warriors, Social Media Coordinator

The balance of classes and off-campus activities allows me to devote plenty of time to internships and networking. The Bay Area and Southern California locations provide opportunities to build experiences and broaden my network in two of the largest sports markets.”