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This program is taught in downtown San Francisco in a newly renovated building, so the surroundings are unremarkable. The course caters to full-time workers, which was the major drawcard for me. There is virtually zero competitiveness among students as grades are not awarded on a bell curve. Faculty are extremely committed to students having a great experience and achieving their best academic results. The courses appear to be extremely applicable to the overall degree and the assignments involve... Read More real-world issues likely to be encountered upon graduation. The course cost is comparable to similar courses offered by private and public institutions. On the downside, there has been one faculty member that pulled down the score due to being virtually inaccessible and not following through on his word. This was an exception, however. A further difficulty experienced is what appears to be a lack of organization from some administrative sections of the institution. While some messages are overly communicated, some and under communicated and caused anxiety at the beginning of the course (e.g. how to register for the initial classes, when final grades are due and how they will be posted). A little ironic for a course in Organizational Development. Financial aid is not abundant for this course at this institution unfortunately. Overall, I am satisfied with my choice to attend USF. The few issues I have encountered have not altered my commitment to remaining at USF. I am acquiring quality education that will readily translate to operation upon graduation.

The USF Sport Management Program so far has been one of the best risks and investments I've chosen to pursue. While tuition is quite expensive compared to those of other schools, the value is definitely there, and as long as you work hard, there is no question that students will get exactly what they need out of the program. The resources available are limitless, and everyone, from faculty, alumni, even to current students are there to help in any way that they can. The only con would be that it... Read More is difficult to manage working a full-time job, go to school, and fulfill their internship requirement, which is essential to truly being successful in the program.