Sports Business Development, Partnerships and Licensing

Course Description

This course offers a comprehensive exploration of the sports industry, focusing on business development and licensing strategies. Students will gain a deep understanding of the key principles, practices, and challenges associated with building successful sports brands and generating revenue through licensing partnerships. Prerequisite: HTM 103 or MKT 270; Junior standing.

Syllabus

Student Learning Outcomes, Goals, Objectives:

Students successfully completing this course will be able to:

  • Analyze the economic and financial aspects of the sports industry.
  • Identify potential sponsorship and partnership opportunities for sports organizations.
  • Negotiate licensing agreements and manage licensing programs.
  • Understand the legal and ethical implications of sports business practices.
  • Apply critical thinking and problem-solving skills to real-world sports business challenges.

Course Grading Information:

Activity/Performance Measure Percentage/Points
Quizzes (8) 200 points
Packback / Discovery Activity 200 points
Exams (8) 600 points

Grading Scale

Percentage Letter Grade
930% - 1000%A
900% - 929.9%A-
870% - 899.9%B+
830% - 869.9%B
800% - 829.9%B-
770% - 799.9%C+
730% - 769.9%C
700% - 729.9%C-
670% - 699.9%D+
630% - 669.9%D
600% - 629.9%D-
0% - 599.9%F

Attendance/Participation:

Attendance/participation is not a graded component included in the student's final grade for this course.

Course Materials Purchased by the Students:

  • Sales and Revenue Generation in Sports Business – David J. Shonk and James F. Weiner ISBN-10: 1492594229 ISBN-13: 978-1492594222
  • Packback Integration Packback - The Instructional AI Platform That Improves Student Outcomes
  • The required materials will be available for the First Day Complete program

Scholarly Perspectives

This course engages diverse scholarly perspectives to develop critical thinking, analysis, and debate and inclusion of a reading does not imply endorsement.