Sports Finance

Catalog description

This course is the application of principles and practices of financial management, as it applies to organizations in the sport industry. This course seeks to develop the financial skills necessary to gain an understanding of an array of financial concepts that impact sport managers. Students will examine financial strategies related to sport entities and organizations and will be introduced to current economic and financial issues that impact the sport industry. Topics include the demand for sports talent, capital allocation, impact of sporting organizations on local economies, valuation of sports franchises, and other sports-specific financing issues. Components: Class Prereqs/Coreqs: P: BUSADMIN 3620 Typically Offered: Spring - odd year