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Introduction to Sports Management (SMG 250)

Term: 2025-2026 Fall

Faculty

Francis FordeShow MyInfo popup for Francis Forde
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Schedule

Mon, 6:10 PM - 8:50 PM (8/18/2025 - 12/12/2025) Location: MENLO BRA 210

Description

SMG 250 Introduction to Sports Management - This introductory course is designed to familiarize students with various principles and management of sport at a variety of levels (e.g., youth, high school, intercollegiate, and professional). This course will survey a wide spectrum of topics in sports management including but not limited to: sport marketing, sport sponsorship, sport broadcasting, sport finance, sport economics, sport analytics, facility and event management, legal and ethical principles, among others. Students will also learn about various professional organizations, career paths, and other educational programs in the field. Prerequisites: MGT 101 and ENG 101 "C-" or better or concurrent enrollment in ENG 101