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SPMT610 - Sports Finance
Course Details
Course Code: SPMT610 Course ID: 2769 Credit Hours: 3 Level: Graduate
The main thrust of this course is the application of principles and practices of financial management, as it applies to organizations in the sport industry. This course seeks to develop the financial skills necessary to gain an understanding of an array of financial concepts that impact sport managers. Students will examine financial strategies related to sport entities and organizations and will be introduced to current economic and financial issues that impact the sport industry. Included in the course are the basics of accounting, budgets and budgeting systems, performance measures creation, and financial statement evaluation for the purpose of cost analysis and planning. Other topics include budget development, funding, capital projects, economic impact, and supply and demand in the sport industry.
Course Schedule
| Registration Dates | Course Dates | Session | Weeks |
|---|---|---|---|
| 06/24/19 - 11/29/19 | 12/02/19 - 01/26/20 | Fall 2019 Session D | 8 Week session |
| 07/29/19 - 01/03/20 | 01/06/20 - 03/01/20 | Winter 2020 Session B | 8 Week session |
| 08/26/19 - 01/31/20 | 02/03/20 - 03/29/20 | Winter 2020 Session I | 8 Week session |
| 10/28/19 - 04/03/20 | 04/06/20 - 05/31/20 | Spring 2020 Session B | 8 Week session |
Current Syllabi
After successfully completing this course, students will fulfill the following Learning Objectives (L.O.):
- Explain and evaluate the core areas of finance and accounting in sports business.
- Describe the practical application of sport income and expenditures.
- Investigate the issues regarding public/private financing of stadiums and sports facilities.
- Discuss the economic impact of stadiums and facilities on local communities and hosting sport events and franchise valuation.
- Analyze the sport manager's position and the environment in which they must perform.
| Name | Grade % |
|---|---|
| Discussion Forums | 30.00 % |
| Forum 1 | 3.75 % |
| Forum 2 | 3.75 % |
| Forum 3 | 3.75 % |
| Forum 4 | 3.75 % |
| Forum 5 | 3.75 % |
| Forum 6 | 3.75 % |
| Forum 7 | 3.75 % |
| Forum 8 | 3.75 % |
| Assignments | 45.00 % |
| Assignment 1: Final Presentation Proposal and Outline | 15.00 % |
| Assignment 2: Capital Budget | 15.00 % |
| Assignment 3: Operating Budget and Forecast | 15.00 % |
| Final Project | 25.00 % |
| Final Project: Sports Finance Presentation | 25.00 % |
Required Readings:
See Course Outline
Additional Resources:
There may be other materials, including websites outside the classroom, assigned by the Instructor during the course.
Websites:
In addition to the required course texts the following public domain websites are useful. Please abide by the APUS academic honesty policy when using Internet sources as well. Note website addresses are subject to change.
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Site Name |
Website URL/Address |
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The OWL at Purdue |
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APA Style Homepage |
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North American Society for Sport Management |
| Book Title: | The required materials for this course will be changing for future sessions. All materials will be available online, located inside the Lessons section of your classroom. Please email booklist@apus.edu for confirmation of the start month. |
| ISBN: | APUPOTI4 |
| Book Title: | Sport Finance-3rd Edition |
| ISBN: | 9781450421041 |
| Publication Info: | Human Kinetics |
| Author: | Fried, G., DeSchriver, T., Mondello, M. |
| Unit Cost: | $117.19 |
Previous Syllabi
Not current for future courses.