APUS is One of 35 Universities Worldwide to
Receive Specialized Accreditation for its Undergraduate and
Graduate Programs
CHARLES
TOWN, W.Va., Feb. 23,
2023 /PRNewswire/ -- The Commission on Sport
Management Accreditation (COSMA) has awarded specialized
accreditation to American Public University System's Bachelor of
Science in Sports Management and Master of Science in Sports
Management degree programs, the university announced
today.
APUS joins a group of only 35 universities and 54 programs
worldwide with this distinction. The accreditation status is valid
through February 2030.
"We are proud to affirm the quality and excellence of our
programs following an extensive analysis by COSMA. Both for the
student and the possible future employer, this is a signal that the
student will be well prepared to make an immediate impact in the
sport industry," said Dr. Brittany
Jacobs, Chair of the Sports Management & Esports
Department at APUS.
COSMA is a specialized accrediting body that recognizes and
promotes excellence in sport management education. It is the only
organization that offers discipline-specific sport management
accreditation and is recognized by the Council for Higher Education
Accreditation.
"COSMA Accreditation demonstrates the excellence and innovation
of our programs in the ever-changing world of sports," said Dr.
Brian Freeland, Dean of the School
of Health Sciences at APUS.
APUS alumni work in a variety of organizations and APUS has
offered current students volunteer opportunities at large-scale
sports events, including the Super Bowl and NBA Finals.
For more information, visit
https://www.apu.apus.edu/academic/schools/health-sciences/bachelors/sports-management.html and
https://www.apu.apus.edu/academic/schools/health-sciences/bachelors/esports.html.
About American Public University System
American
Public University System (APUS) delivers affordable, high-quality,
workforce-relevant higher education. With a vibrant, diverse, and
inclusive, 31-year history and over 125,000 alumni from more
than 100 countries, APUS is recognized for its innovative approach
to online learning. APUS is in the top 11% for students' return on
educational investment, compared to 4,500 colleges and universities
nationwide, according to the Georgetown
University Center on Education and the Workforce
(2022)1.
APUS, which includes American Military University (AMU) and
American Public University (APU), is accredited by
the Higher Learning Commission (HLC), an institutional
accreditation agency recognized by the U.S. Department of
Education. APUS is a wholly owned subsidiary of American
Public Education, Inc. (Nasdaq: APEI). For more information,
visit www.apus.edu.
1Ranking based on 20-year net
present value (NPV)
https://cew.georgetown.edu/cew-reports/roi2022/.
Contact:
Kathleen
Liebenberg
PR Manager, APEI
kliebenberg@apus.edu
908-858-0243
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