2024-25 Graduate Catalog 
    
    Sep 30, 2024  
2024-25 Graduate Catalog
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SPM 647 - Intercollegiate Athletics Management

The study of intercollegiate athletics in the United States as a unique sport enterprise. An analysis of the management of intercollegiate athletic departments at the Division I, II and III levels, plus a review of the organizational structure in regard to the NCAA, conferences and institutional athletic departments. Particular focus and discussion centers on the prevailing contemporary issues in college athletics including financial trends, legislation, conference alignment, reform, Title IX - Gender Equity, graduation rates, gambling, violence, and diversity issues in coaching and management hiring. (3 cr. hr.)
Frequency code F = offered in fall

Student Learning Outcomes
Upon successful completion of this course, students will be able to:

  1. Summarize the history and development of intercollegiate sport.
  2. Assess emerging and on-going trends in intercollegiate sport.
  3. Examine the planning, budgeting, organization, and evaluation processes.
  4. Evaluate organizational effectiveness and efficiency.
  5. Differentiate between leadership theories.



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