Critical historical analysis of sport as a social structure in the U.S. Key areas of exploration include sport as a cultural product, social relations within sport, sport management structures, and contemporary social issues. Mr. Crosset

This course provides an understanding of the legal issues involved in the supervision, management and business operations of sport enterprises. The course adopts a managerial approach to legal issues that confront sport managers, including tort law, contract law, constitutional law, antitrust law, agency law, intellectual property law, administrative law, and governance and participation issues in professional sport and amateur athletics.

Analysis of the financial and economic issues related to the operation of public and private sport organizations. Exploration of specific areas of student interest through development of comprehensive business plans. Specific topics include: structure of sport industry; determinants of profitability; forms of ownership, tax-ation, financing, and economic impact studies. Mr. DeSchriver

Concepts of marketing applied to professional, collegiate, amateur, and corporate settings. Emphasis on strategic marketing planning, marketing communication, branding, sponsorship development and fit, and promotional strategies and activities. Mr. Gladden

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Projects, papers, or research. Must be approved and sponsored by a faculty member and approved by the chair of the curriculum committee.

An investigation of the functions of management in terms of operating and financing public assembly facilities. Includes public and private arenas, coliseums, and stadiums.