AP/SPRT 1010 3.00 Introduction to Sport Management

Historical and philosophical aspects of sport management, overview of current issues, and career opportunities.

AP/SPRT 1030 3.00 Sport in Society

In-depth study covering gender and pay equity, Black Lives Matter, MeToo Movement, race, culture, economics, and the role of the media.

AP/SPRT 4085 3.00 Advanced Sport Law and Athlete Representation

This course builds on the introductory course Sport and the Legal Environment to explore at a more advanced level the many fascinating legal issues governing professional sports.  Topics to be examined include professional sports collective bargaining, player representation and advocacy, player salary arbitrations, player discipline, anti-trust issues in professional sports, salary caps, among other issues. […]

AP/SPRT 4080 3.0 Contemporary Issues in Sport Management

This level course will examine core societal issues and how they relate to sport management, including discrimination, sexual assault, diversity and inclusion, sport scandals, pay equity, and gambling. It will use an interdisciplinary perspective to build on the foundations in other courses that examine these issues.

AP/SPRT 4070 3.0 Sport and Risk Management

This course provides students with an overview of legal liability and negligence in the sport industry. Students learn how to identify risks in their work, well as techniques to manage and minimize the potential for harm. These skills are needed to help minimize the likelihood of liability lawsuits.

AP/SPRT 4060 3.0 Advanced Event and Facility Management

This course will help students develop the skills necessary to manage sporting events, including contingency planning, logistics, working with vendors, financing, ticketing and admissions, seating design and controls, sponsor and supplier agreements, risk management and insurance, marketing events and licensed merchandise, finding sponsorship, working with governmental agencies, and scheduling tournaments and matches.

AP/SPRT 4050 3.0 Sport Ethics

This course will focus on the exploration of contemporary values, issues, and controversies associated with sport and sport management. Current issues, ethical dilemmas in the sport environment, organizational responsibility, and professional ethics will be discussed.

AP/SPRT 4040 3.0 Sport Leadership

This course provides and in-depth study of leadership styles and their importance in the field of sport. It will focus on theories and practice of effective leadership, with a focus on the innovation and creativity in the sports sector.

AP/SPRT 4030 3.0 Sports Economics

The goal of this course is to apply basic economic tools to specific questions and problems in the sports industries. These tools include supply and demand analysis, basic game theory, wage determination in competitive and monopsonistic models, theories of the firm, models of imperfect competition, and probability.

AP/SPRT 4020 3.0 Strategic Sport Management Capstone

An integrated approach to sport management using case studies and experiential exercises. A strategic approach to all aspects of sports management. This course will include an experiential project where students integrate relevant key aspects of the course in a holistic manner.