2018-2019 Graduate Catalog


BSAD - Business Administration

BSAD 531 Advanced Finance

A comprehensive exploration of theoretical and empirical financial literature and the application to corporate financial policies and strategies. Topics covered include capital and ownership structures, contracting, mergers and acquisitions, financial distress situations and risk management.

Credits

3

BSAD 541 Sport Law

This course is designed to enable students to expand their knowledge of some of the laws, rules, and regulations that apply to the sport industry and that impact the work setting of sport organizations. Students will learn about and analyze substantive legal concepts in the following core areas of law: constitutional, employment, antitrust, labor, intellectual property, and contract and business law. The purpose of the course is to provide students with an understanding of the legal issues involved in the operation and management of organizations in the sport industry, and to equip students with the skills and strategies needed to work effectively with business executives and lawyers to resolve these issues. The course will focus on the managerial and practical application of laws, rules and regulations to situations current students will likely face (and decisions current students will likely need to make) when they become sport business managers. In-class discussions on current legal issues and emerging legal trends in sport will constitute a major portion of this class.

Credits

3

BSAD 545 Advanced Sport Marketing and Promotion

Students will learn how professional, amateur and college sports teams manage their businesses, fans, athletes and brands, including planning, hosting and implementing effective marketing programs. Theories will be supplemented with industry-recognized speakers, case studies and historical research. One class project and presentation of that project is required.

Credits

3

BSAD 580 Business Law II

Emphasis of study covers the topics of bankruptcy, debtor-creditor relationships, and property law as well as commercial transactions governed by the Uniform Commercial Code (sales of goods, commercial paper, banking, and secured transactions).

Credits

3

BSAD 625 Sport Finance

Students will learn fundamental approaches to financial management in specific application to sports organization. Topics include budgeting, analyzing financial performance, valuation of investments in facilities and athlete contracts and sources of capital. The course explores perspectives of both professional sports organizations and athletic departments affiliated with athletic institutions.

Credits

3

BSAD 640 Sport Management

Students will learn how professional and amateur sports teams manage their businesses, fans, athletes and brands, including planning, hosting and implementing marketing programs for specific events and sports programs. Theories will be supplemented with industry-recognized speakers, case studies and hands-on work for local clients. Class/client projects, as well as presentations are required.

Credits

3

BSAD 675 Statistical Methods

This course is designed to provide an introduction to the use of statistics in sports management. Students will develop a fundamental understanding of probability theory and predictive modeling through linear regression and other techniques. The course will have a strong focus on data collection and analysis to provide insight on the performance of both athletes in the field and the sports professional or amateur sports organization.

Credits

3