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.
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.
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
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.”
Shota Kodama ’23
Golden State Warriors, Social Media Coordinator
Internship Highlights
