Exploration of a topic (to be determined) not covered by the standard curriculum but of interest to faculty and students in a particular semester.

Application of sport management theory to venue and event management associated with hosting, managing and sponsoring events. Management process, including theory of management and practical applications within the sport venue and event planning industry.

Theoretical and practical principles and procedures for designing, planning, implementing, and evaluating a variety of sporting events.

Students will learn concepts and skills of sport marketing, sponsorship, and revenue generation as they pertain to a variety of sport venue and event settings.

Planning and managing different types of sport facilities. Understanding the complexity of conceptualizing, constructing, promoting, managing and maintaining modern sport stadiums, arenas, domes and multi-purpose facilities. Additional work required of graduate students.

Technology applied to sport management, venue management events, infrastructure, and performance measurement systems. Information, communication and data management systems in sport organizations within the intercollegiate, professional and international segments of the sport industry.

A survey course of management theory, principles, and techniques in the sport industry, with a particular emphasis on managing the various types of workers (e.g., employees, contractors, volunteers), necessary to produce sport services and events.

Current applications of technology as it relates to sport venues and sport organizations will be examined. Topics include: sound systems, ticketing systems, video and score board operations, and lighting systems. Additional work required of graduate students.

Sports ticket sales process and best practices. Simulated ticket sales environments, application of sales practices and connecting with industry sales professionals. Additional work required of graduate students.

Producing and implementing various sport and entertainment events. Organizational set-up, planning and execution of events in multi-purpose sport facilities. Analyze logistics, budgeting and operational costs of transforming venue into different sporting and entertainment configurations.

The practicum provides students with hands-on industry experience in sports venue and event settings. Students will utilize knowledge and skills learned in other Sport Venue and Event Management coursework through industry application.

Sport finance applied to managerial control of sport venues and events. Fundamental business concepts. Analysis of financial statements, budget forecasting and planning, securing optional funding sources and capital budgeting as related to multiple sport venues.

Students will build upon prior coursework and knowledge through the planning of a local sport event. All facets of the event will be covered in detail and applied to the actual event.

Participation in a discipline or subject related experience. Student must be evaluated by written or oral reports or an examination. Permission in advance with the consent of the department chairperson, instructor, and dean. Limited to those in good academic standing.

Pre-planning for matching and securing a Capstone/Practicum. Course facilitates access to the Tevera Internship system via BlackBoard.

In-depth exploration of a problem or problems. Individual independent study based on a plan submitted by the student. Permission in advance with the consent of the department chairperson, instructor and dean. Limited to those in good academic standing.

Exploration of a topic (to be determined) not covered by the standard curriculum but of interest to faculty and students in a particular semester.