Sports and Violence utilizes Smith's typology of Sports Violence and Syke's categories of Moral Worth to investigate supposed legitimate and instances of violence in and out of sport. Students will investigate the use of abusive practices by players, coaches and administrators as well as instances of self-abuse and preventive practices to lessen abuse.

Not available at this time

Not available at this time

Introduction to the analysis of strategic problems and decisions facing sport managers and leaders as well as ethical and implementation issues. This course for seniors integrates academic work from both General Education and major courses and satisfies the Integrative Experience requirement for SptMgt majors. [No credit after SPORTMGT 480.]

Introduction to the analysis of strategic problems and decisions facing sport managers and leaders as well as ethical and implementation issues. This course for seniors integrates academic work from both General Education and major courses and satisfies the Integrative Experience requirement for SptMgt majors. [No credit after SPORTMGT 480.]

Introduction to the analysis of strategic problems and decisions facing sport managers and leaders as well as ethical and implementation issues. This course for seniors integrates academic work from both General Education and major courses and satisfies the Integrative Experience requirement for SptMgt majors. [No credit after SPORTMGT 480.]

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.

Overview of all elements involved in sport event management. Key component of the course is the planning, organizing, marketing and conducting of an event during the semester. Application and interview required.

The use of economic analysis to analyze issues related to the sport industry. Topics include ticket pricing strategies, monopolization, players' labor markets, revenue-sharing, salary caps, competitive balance, and the subsidization of stadiums.

Basic theory in finance and accounting applied to managerial control of sport organizations. Includes forms of ownership, taxation, financial analysis, feasibility studies, and economic impact studies.