Sport Business and Entertainment Management, Advanced Certificate

This 12 credit (4 courses) certificate in Sport Business Management provides core knowledge needed in this thriving $600 billion and growing industry. Of course we have our favorite teams and sports, but that is a conversation for sports radio. This is about sports business and creating the next wave of leaders for the sports business industry. The certificate covers pertinent areas of the sports managment, and just as important, our professors and administrators have the network and contacts to make your sports business career happen or grow.

Required Core Courses

Four courses required

Students Select any Four Sport Business Management Courses below for a total of 12 credits 
· Dynamics of Sports Business (MSBM 5001)
· Economic & Financial Aspects of Sport Management (MSBM 5003)
· Legal and Ethical Considerations in Sports (MSBM 5005)
· The Role of Agents in Sport (MSBM 5026)
· Research Methods in Sport (MSBM 5010)

MSBM 5001	Dynamics of Sports Business	3
MSBM 5003	Economic & Financial Aspects of Sport Management	3
MSBM 5005	Legal and Ethical Considerations in Sports	3
MSBM 5026	The Role of Agents in Sports	3

Take 12 credits (4 courses) as a standalone credential or apply all the courses toward the Master of Science in Sport Business Management degree. Students select from 4 classes out of 5 options to focus their studies on their job and/or interests.

Graduate Advanced Certificates:
• are in great demand by employers because they offer focused knowledge in a given business discipline.
• are geared for different levels of employees; those looking to deepen their knowledge in a specific subject area, those seeking to gain a new area of expertise and credential, or for those needing to update their skills.
• provide learning opportunities for those who already have a master’s degree or for those students looking to try a few classes before committing to an entire degree.