SM 3730 - Sport Finance and Economics

This course provides an analysis of financial and economic concepts and theories and their application in the professional, intercollegiate, and commercial sport industries. Topics include revenues and expenses of professional, intercollegiate, non-profit community and for-profit sport industries. The course will examine the drivers of these revenues and expenses, budgeting methods, economic impact, fundraising, ownership in sport, and public and private funding for non-profit sport programs and organizations. An exploration of economic concepts and their impacts in the sport industry are also explored. Prerequisites: AC 2330 . Credits: 4