A presentation of the basic legal system, its terminology, and principles as applied to professional and amateur sports. Emphasis on identifying and analyzing legal issues, the ramifications of those issues, and the means of limiting the liability of sport organizations.

An introduction to the management of college athletics, including a review of the organizational structure in regards to the intercollegiate athletic department, conferences, and the NCAA. Analysis of the prevailing issues in college athletics including financial trends, academic recruiting legislation, conference realignment, reform, and Title IX/gender equity.

An overview of the business of sport, including career opportunities. A study of the value of professional management to sport organizations.

An overview of the business of sport, including career opportunities. A study of the value of professional management to sport organizations.

An overview of the business of sport, including career opportunities. A study of the value of professional management to sport organizations.

Marketing research is a fundamental component of any sport business decision. In this class we will discuss the various uses of marketing research, how to identify and utilize appropriate qualitative and quantitative research techniques, how to recognize effective and ineffective research, and how to appropriately interpret and apply the results.

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This is a one-credit required course for 1st year MBA students. The topics in the series include ethics, sustainability and corporate social responsibility. The purpose of the course is to expose students to contemporary issues and facilitate their development as responsible, ethical business leaders.

Students gain leadership experience through teaching a section of the first-year seminar to Isenberg School of Management students. TA meetings and assignments require students to be actively involved in developing their own teaching style and exploring various methods that will assist first-year students acquire the skills necessary for success in their professional careers.

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