The Master of Science in Sport Management is designed to prepare students for a management career in the sport industry. Students attain theoretical knowledge and practical skills in preparation for various sport managerial careers in athletic and sport club, intercollegiate athletics, professional sports, amateur sports, equipment merchandising, and sport consulting.
Students select either the thesis or non-thesis option.
Course Description LESM 536. Analysis of the sport industry with emphasis on the sport manager's role and functions. Emphasis on the planning, organization, leading, and controlling functions as they apply to the sport manager. Study of the court and legal systems as they relate to sport. Analysis of administrative, antitrust, constitutional, contract, tort, labor, and collective bargaining laws as each applies to various sport management enterprises.