FOUNDATIONS OF SPORTS MANAGEMENT

FOUNDATIONS OF SPORTS MGMT

• W 12:10 p.m.-2 p.m.
• Instructor: Scott Rosner
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• 3 points

Sustainability in Sports: Theory and Pra

The global sports industry is substantial, encompassing various aspects such as sporting events, merchandise, broadcasting, and more. In 2022, the industry's revenue amounted to nearly $487 billion. By 2027, the global sports market is expected to surpass $623 billion. However, the influence of sports extends far beyond the field. Fans are both dedicated and passionate supporters who contribute to the industry's success and have a massive following across continents. From local matches to international tournaments, fans engage through attendance, viewership, merchandise purchases, social media interactions, and so much more.

As the market continues to grow, the sports industry has made significant progress toward embracing sustainability practices. Brands are increasingly transparent about their sustainability efforts, businesses are looking to partner with sustainability-focused organizations that have reputable certifications and initiatives, real estate developers and investors are designing environmentally friendly facilities, and athletes and their fan bases are demanding climate action, just to name a few. Despite some progress, there's ample room for growth within emerging sustainability practices in sports. Continued innovation can lead to eco-friendly materials, sustainable event management, ensuring sustainability across supply chains, and greening stadiums, venues, and event infrastructure, which can further minimize resource consumption and pollution and contribute to a healthier planet.    

This course introduces the concept of sustainability and its relevance to the sports industry. It examines the environmental, social, and economic impacts of sports activities, events, and organizations and explores the strategies and practices that can enhance the sustainability performance of the sports sector. The course covers topics such as the definitions and dimensions of sustainability and how they relate to sports; the drivers and challenges of sustainability in sports (climate change, stakeholder expectations, governance, and innovation); frameworks and tools for assessing and reporting on sustainability in sports; best practices and case studies of sustainability in sports; and opportunities and benefits of sustainability in sports (fan engagement, athlete activism, business development, and social impact).

 

This course will be structured in the following main sections: Direct Impact & Current Activities, Evaluating Opportunities fo

• R 6:10 p.m.-8 p.m.
• 3 points

ATHLETE ACTIVISM & SOCL JUSTICE IN SPRTS

• T 2:10 p.m.-4 p.m.
• Instructor: Leonard Elmore
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• 3 points

SOCCER ANALYTICS

This course will examine the data collection process, application, and management practices as it applies to soccer, specifically Major League Soccer and the National Women’s Soccer League. Using soccer as a platform to explore techniques, students will develop a working knowledge of the practical applications of analysis and models used to make management decisions within an organization and a professional league. With growing global connectivity, and access to data across various international leagues, the ability to embrace in-game analytics to improve team's performance, evaluate talent, develop in-game strategies, and more efficiently manage their roster in order to create financial value for their stakeholders has become an invaluable skill.
 
In response to the sports industry turning more towards application of analytics and critical thinking skills, Soccer Analytics aims to develop students into managers who can make decisions, based on provided models, regarding both player and team valuations. Students should be able to demonstrate the capability to apply advanced critical thinking skills to sports business issues and have the ability to integrate objective analysis with subjective judgment in a way that adds value to decision processes.
 
The class will be taught through a combination of lectures, class discussion, group presentations and guest speakers.  Each class will include a review of the reading assignments noted in the syllabus, and students are expected to be fully prepared.  Students are required to read assignments from the texts as well as additional sources provided by the professor. Students must attend class prepared to engage in discussions; have, articulate and defend a point of view; and ask questions and provide comments based on their reading.

• M 8:10 p.m.-10 p.m.
• Instructor: Sam Goldberg
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• 3 points

BASEBALL ANALYTICS

• R 6:10 p.m.-8 p.m.
• 3 points

SPORTS LAW AND ETHICS

• W 6:10 p.m.-8 p.m.
• M 6:10 p.m.-8 p.m.
• Instructor: Carla Varriale
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• Instructor: Jennifer Duberstein
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• 3 points

SPORTS SPONSORSHIP & SALES

• M 6:10 p.m.-8 p.m.
• Instructor: Ishwara Glassman Chrein
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• 3 points

SPORTS BUSINESS COMMUNICATIONS & PR

SPORTS BUSINESS COMM & PR

• R 2:10 p.m.-4 p.m.
• Instructor: Joseph Favorito
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• 3 points

DIGITAL SPORTS MEDIA & MARKETING

DIG SPRTS MEDIA & MRKTG

• W 4:10 p.m.-6 p.m.
• Instructor: Tom Richardson
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• 3 points

SUPERVISED INTERSHIP IN SPORTS MANAGEMEN

INTERNSHIP IN SPORTS MGMT

• Instructor: Leonard Elmore
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• 3 points