SMGT 410. MANAGEMENT OF SPORTS INDUSTRIES
Focuses on management concepts and business skills as they relate to the sports industry. An in-depth look at the organizational structure and method of operation of major sectors of the sports enterprise, examination of important contemporary issues in the sports industry and other administrative aspects of sports enterprises. Prerequisite: permission of the Dean of the School of Business. Offered in the Spring Semester. One semester; three credits

SMGT 420. MARKETING AND PUBLIC RELATIONS IN SPORTS
This course introduces students to marketing and public relations skills crucial to success in every sports business and examines the unique features of sports marketing that set sports apart from other industries. Prerequisite: permission of the Dean of the School of Business. Includes marketing sport as a product and marketing non-sport products using sport as a promotional tool. Offered in the Fall Semester. One semester; three credits

SMGT 430. SPORTS INDUSTRIES AND THE LAW
Focuses on an analysis of legal problems and issues confronting the sports manager including suits against the organization, safety, collective bargaining and arbitration. Includes contract law, tort law, labor law, and administrative law as they apply to the sports industry. Prerequisite: permission of the Dean of the School of Business. Offered in the Fall Semester, beginning 2009-2010.

SMGT 440. FINANCIAL MANAGEMENT FOR SPORTS ADMINISTRATION
An examination of financial methods and procedures as they apply to sports administration, taxation, purchasing cost analysis, budgeting, and the financial problems associated with mass media. Topics covered include accounting principles, financial statements, industry ratios, securing funds and related concepts that help determine the viability and strength of businesses in the sports industry. Prerequisite: permission of the Dean of the School of Business. Offered as needed.

SMGT 455. PRACTICUM AND PROJECT IN SPORTS MANAGEMENT
This course is designed to explore and put to practical use the entire body of knowledge gained in previous SMGT courses. Project Management concepts will be covered, including use of project management tools. A comprehensive project will assess the student’s ability to apply classroom principles and skills to specific problems in the sports industry. Prerequisite: SMGT 410 and SMGT 420. Offered as needed.