Sports Business Option

  • Recognize the challenges and issues within the sports industry.
  • Develop and apply analytical skills to improve sports business decision making.
  • Identify and interpret core financial practices and issues in the sports industry.
  • Analyze problems to develop and adjust marketing strategies in the sports industry.
  • Prepare and critically evaluate the strategic implications of sponsorship.
  • Develop and apply analytical skills to improve sports business decision making.
Course List
Code Title Credits
Required Core  
BA 350 THE BUSINESS OF SPORT 2
BANA 450 INTRODUCTION TO SPORTS ANALYTICS 2
FIN 450 FINANCING SPORT 2
MRKT 451 SPORTS MARKETING 2
MRKT 452 SPORTS SPONSORSHIP 2
MRKT 489 PERSONAL SELLING SKILLS AND TECHNIQUES 4
Electives  
Select two courses from the following: 8

MGMT 364

PROJECT MANAGEMENT  

MGMT 452

LEADERSHIP  

MGMT 455

INFLUENCE AND NEGOTIATION  

MRKT 484

DIGITAL MARKETING PLATFORMS  

MRKT 486

CUSTOMER RELATIONSHIP MANAGEMENT  

MRKT 493

INTEGRATED MARKETING COMMUNICATIONS  
Total Credits 22