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With our Catholic liberal arts heritage and over 100 degree programs, including nursing and marine biology, from bachelors through PhDs, we've got your options covered. Focus on arts and sciences, business, education, social work, communication, nursing, medical sciences, theology, or law. Take things further with personalized research and experiential learning opportunities, on and off-campus. Enhance your prospects with hands-on internships at some of the country's top organizations.

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Barry University Students

The path to your perfect career begins with planning and support. Career Development has resources for you to help you make the most of your time at Barry. Guidance is just an appointment away.

Service-learning integrates relevant community service with course work and critical reflection to enrich the learning experience, foster social responsibility and civic engagement, and strengthen communities.

Service-Learning

The Honors Program at Barry is designed to challenge, enrich, and prepare especially motivated students to pursue their fullest potential. By participating in a rigorous curriculum rounded out by an array of edifying and interactive events, students explore crucial issues that we face in our daily lives. Students are given the space for discussion and debate and the opportunity to learn from experts in their fields. The Office of Financial Aid can assist with determining eligibility for the Honors Program.

The Monsignor William Barry Memorial Library is located in the center of the beautiful Miami Shores campus of Barry University. The Library is named in loving memory of Monsignor William Barry, one of the founders of Barry University and an inspirational figure in the Catholic Church within the Archdiocese of Miami. The extensive Library research collections include more than 950,000 physical items, over 40,000 print and on-line journal subscriptions, and several thousand on-line books and streaming video resources.

At Barry University, you will experience a small community atmosphere where you can always rely on our administrators and faculty for advice, encouragement and personal attention. We take great pride in giving individual attention from the very beginning. You can start building a personal relationship with one of our admissions counselors who will help answer any questions, and guide you through the entire admissions and enrollment process.

Continuing Education (CE) offers a variety of courses and non-credit programs designed to respond to the diverse educational interests and lifelong learning needs of individuals of all ages. We offer certificate, credential exam preparation, and licensure programs for professional and personal enrichment.

High school students: Get a jump-start on your college education with dual enrollment courses from Barry University! You can earn high school and college credit at the same time, right at your own school.

Dual Enrollment

We are committed to providing programs and services that are guided by Barry University's rich educational mission and intended to enhance your Barry experience. Through partnerships with others in the university community, we aim to create experiences that will help transform you into leaders for a just and humane world.

We are an NCAA Division II school and a member of the Sunshine State Conference with 12 varsity teams, including men's baseball, basketball, golf, soccer and tennis; and women's basketball, golf, rowing, soccer, softball, tennis and volleyball. So far, we've won 24 NCAA championships, had 338 All-Americans, 413 Scholar All-Americans, and nine NCAA "Women of the Year" finalists, the most of any Division II school. Not bad at all, but we're going for more.

Campus Life

For students currently enrolled in classes at Barry, we have a wealth of resources you can tap into to bring ease and efficiency to your university experience. Get the help you need with administrative or financial questions, or check out course catalogs to help plan your schedule by semester. All the information you need to excel is at your fingertips.

Sport Management and Business Administration (BS)

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Highlights

A passion for sports can lead to a broad range of exciting and lucrative careers that seamlessly combine business management with athletics.  

At Barry, our sport management graduate curriculum provides distinct advantages by integrating experiential learning with foundational knowledge to create an applied educational experience that takes academics into real-world practice.  

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    Break in, break through

    Here, you don’t just learn sport management, you actively participate in it. As part of your learning experience, you will meet professionals and alumni who will share their insights about working in the industry. And through practicum, volunteer, and internship opportunities you will develop valuable skills in facility and event management, social media, marketing, data  analytics, and sponsorships while forming lasting connections with industry leaders

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    The South Florida Arena

    If you dream of working with local professional teams including the Dolphins, Heat, Marlins, Panthers, and Inter-Miami, and would like to actively participate in major events like the Orange Bowl, the Miami Open Tennis Tournament, Formula One Miami, and NASCAR/Homestead, Barry is the right place to start.

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When you graduate with a BS in Sport Management you won’t just leave with a degree, you’ll get an immediate return on your investment by tapping into the extensive network of sport industry professionals and alumni who can give you that much needed boost to begin your careers.   

Job titles of Barry sport management alumni include Director, Global Partnerships, NBA.  Director, Experience & Promotions, Miami Marlins.  Senior Manager, Operations, Programming & Events, USTA. Chief of Culture and Inclusions, Miami Heat.  Venue Director, Union of European Football Association (UEFA). Athletics Program Assistant, Miami Shores Recreation.  Director of Tennis, Ritz-Carlton, Key Biscayne. Director of Stadium Operations at Miami Dolphins & Hard Rock Stadium. 

About the Sport Management, BS Program

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    Experienced Faculty

    At Barry you’ll learn from true experts: professors who possess strong academic credentials and experience in the field, as well as industry leaders who bring their expertise directly into the classroom. 

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    Course of Study Specifics

    Designed to prepare you with highly marketable skills and real-world experience, Barry University's 36-credit-hour Master of Science in Sport Management combines both academic excellence and practical experience to prepare you for opportunities in management in a variety of sport, recreation, and health promotion areas.  

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    Internship Track

    The 36-credit hour internship track curriculum includes a final comprehensive assessment project to be conducted on one of your internship placements. We have a large network of established internship sites, and our advisors will assist you with finding your ideal placement. Consult with your advisor in the early stages of planning a program of study on your desired career path to ensure the direction of your internship placements meet your long-term interests. 

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    Thesis Track

    The 36-credit hour thesis track emphasizes courses in Advanced Statistics and/or Qualitative Methodology, Thesis Proposal and Thesis Defense. If you intend to pursue advanced graduate study leading to the doctoral degree, you will be strongly encouraged to select the "Thesis” option which requires a proposal and final thesis presentation defense as well as submission of a written

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  1. Barry Graduates are successfully employed in a variety of Sport Management fields.
  2. Job growth is strong in many sports management roles. In fact, many of these positions are predicted to grow much faster than the national career growth average. With so many new roles, it's likely that salaries will rise as companies try to attract skilled and talented professionals to job openings.
  3. The U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics predicts significant growth in these sports management career fields by 2031: Coaches and scouts (20%), sports marketing managers (10%) and facility managers (7%). 
  4. In a recent survey, 80% of Barry Graduates extremely recommended this program. 
  5. Every South Florida sports franchise has employed a Barry graduate. 
  6. Barry University has one of the longest running Sport Management Programs in South Florida 
  7. Barry University is the only Sport Management Program in South Florida housed in an AACSB accredited School of Business 
  8. Barry female alumni have been particularly successful in attaining leadership positions in sport and establishing networking organizations focused on promoting opportunities for women. 

Breakthrough Stories

The hands-on education you get at Barry, coupled with accessibility to major sports organizations in South Florida, gives you the edge you need to succeed in Sport Management. Check out some of the ways Barry students and alumni have participated in the sports industry for a glimpse of the opportunities afforded to you. Let the excitement for the game translate into the excitement for your career.  

Admissions Overview Getting Started

Congratulations on taking the first step to pursue your passion, advance your career, and make a difference in your community. We are committed to assist each student through the admission process.

Whether you transition straight from undergraduate studies to a graduate program or have been out of school for some time, we offer a welcoming and professional environment for graduate study.

With small class sizes, there is a considerable amount of personalized attention from your faculty and opportunities to build strong relationships with fellow classmates.

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Start your application today. In just a few years, you'll graduate with a degree from a highly-respected, affordable university.

Financial Aid Affordable for you.

At BarryU, our tuition is competitive, affordable and still promises all the perks of a private school education. Our cost per credit is in-line with other institutions, but we offer a mission-driven educational experience and provide our students with small class sizes, personalized attention, and academic excellence. Scholarships, graduate assistantships, and financial aid can also be explored to help offset overall costs.

Barry University participates in the full array of federal and state financial aid programs. At Barry, we are committed to doing all we can to help you finance your education.

Barry University's Financial Aid staff will assist you through the financial aid application process.

Financial Assistance

You can use the Barry University Scholarship System to find other scholarship opportunities that you may be eligible to receive:

  • Answer as many questions as you like—the more questions answered, the more scholarships you’re matched to
  • Be automatically considered for many of the scholarships available at Barry University
  • Do a keyword search for scholarships and review the criteria to see if your qualifications are a match

The scholarships are funded through contributions from private donors, alumni, faculty, staff, parents, campus organizations, and corporations.

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Financial Aid Tuition and Fees

Your Barry education is a valuable investment in your future. When considering a private education, costs may be a factor, but they need not be the determining factor. Your Barry education can be quite affordable. 

We invite you to review our tuition and fee schedule. You should also check with staff in Barry's Offices of Financial Aid and the Cashier/Business Office. They are here to help you and your family by providing guidance in financial planning and financial assistance.

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Transfer and International Students

You can apply to Barry whenever it’s convenient for you. We accept applications on a rolling basis, but it’s always better to apply sooner than later. You’re considered a transfer applicant when you have at least 12 college level credits from a regionally accredited college or university. Remember, you may have to apply separately to specific programs, so please review the academic requirements for your intended major.
If you are an international student, applying as early as possible is in your best interest in order to allow ample time for immigration processing. Please note that general admission to Barry University does not guarantee acceptance into all academic majors. Also, please be aware that admission to Barry University does not guarantee that you will be granted a student visa by the United States Embassy or Consulate in your country of origin.

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International Students

Admissions Overview International Student FAQs

If you are an international student, applying as early as possible is in your best interest in order to allow ample time for immigration processing. Please be aware that admission to Barry University does not guarantee that you will be granted a student visa by the United States Embassy or Consulate in your country of origin.

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Nothing in this non-discrimination statement shall require Barry University to act in a manner contrary to the beliefs and teachings of the Catholic Church or the University mission statement.

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