Management for Sports and Entertainment

BCIT

Curriculum

Course Title: Management for Sports and Entertainment

Department: BCIT

Units of Study:

What is Sports and Entertainment Management?

• Management Basics

• Sports Management

• Entertainment Management

Questions, Answers, and Sports Management Research

• Why Sports Managers Need to Understand Research

• Techniques of Good Research

• Commercial Research in Sport Management

• Academic Research in Sport Management

• Current Challenges in Sport Management Research

• What Else Do You Need to Ask?

Understanding Sport Management Research

• What is Sport Management Research?

• Key Concepts in Understanding Sport Management Research

• The Sport Management Research Process

• Judging the Quality of Research

• The Future of Sport Management Research

College and Amateur Sports

• Managing College Athletics

• Managing Amateur Sports

• Economic Impact

Ethical Challenges in Sport Management

• Values Defined

• Existential Leadership in Sport Organizations

• Existentialism and Work

Professional Sports

• Managing Local Events

• Managing College Events

• Managing Professional Sports

• Managing Other Events

Finance, Economics, and Budgeting in the Sport Industry

• Current Financial Situation of US Professional Sports

• Current Financial Situation of US College Athletics

• Economics of Sports

• Overview of Financial Management

• Sources of Revenue and Expenses for Sports Organizations

• Careers in Financial Management for Sports Organizations

Management Strategies

• The Building Blocks of Strategy

• The Process of Strategic Management

• Strategic Planning Tools

Organizing and Staffing

• Coordinating for Success

• Networking and Delegation

• Management Careers in Sports and Entertainment

Developing a Professional Perspective

• Professional Preparation

• Professional Attitude

• Career Planning and Management

Leaders in a Changing Environment

• Characteristics of Leaders

• How Do Leaders Motivate?

• Agents of Change

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Description of Course:

In this course students will discover that management is the process of accomplishing the goals of an organization through the effective use of people and appropriate resources. The course is designed to offer a comprehensive view of the management procedures and operations in the Sports and Entertainment Industry, plus broader industries as well. Students will utilize the skills and processes that the 21st Century manager needs to become successful. Students will engage in case studies, a business simulation and problem-solving activities that will model decision making opportunities typically found by managers.