Course/Catalog Description

Study of applied concepts and practices in sport marketing and finance specific in the field of sport management. 

Required Text

APA Publication Manual, 7^th Edition

Pederson, P., Thibault, T. (2022). Contemporary Sport Management (Seventh Edition),

Champaign, IL: Human Kinetics

Shonk D. J., & Weine J. F. (2022). Sales and Revenue Generation in Sport Business,

Champaign, IL: Human Kinetics

Objectives

Students will:

1.    Gain knowledge and skills in the general application of Sport Marketing and Finance within the general industry.

2.    Gain knowledge and skills necessary for the development of marketing, sales and the use of analytics that are used within the sport industry. .

3.    Gain understanding and knowledge of the importance of leading and managing sport organizations that serve different demographics.

4.    Gain knowledge and experience in planning, developing and evaluating financial and marketing information related to different sport organizations.

Dispositions

1. Students will evaluate and report on the characteristics of different types of leadership.

2.    Students will develop a sport marketing plan for an individual organization of their choosing.

1. Students will discuss readings and other topics presented within class using the on-line discussion board or other electronic format (i.e. Flip Grid or ZOOM).
2. Students will design a ticketing plan related to a specific team of their choosing.
3. Students will develop a sponsorship plan related to an assigned sport.

Required Technology

Access to a personal computer with Microsoft Software, high speed Internet and the ability to access D2L (the MSUTexas Online Learning System, and Smart phone, I Pad or similar technology for Flipgrid assignments.

Technology: All students must have internet access and be able to: send and receive e-mail, create, send and receive Microsoft Word, Excel, Publisher or PowerPoint documents; use Google documents, sites & slides, use Desire 2 Learn portal through MSUTexas portal, download/use Flipgrid and ZOOM meeting platform for class assignments/meetings & presentations, post to discussion boards, appropriately use internet links and online websites such as Google Docs, Sites, Slides, etc.

Class Meeting Information

This course is a fully online course using MSUTexas Desire to Learn (D2L) platform. Students are expected to check in a minimum of three (3) days each week to be able to stay up to date on presentations, available material and assignments. Additionally YouTube, ZOOM and/or Flipgrid will be used in this course as well for some presentations/lectures/assignments.

There are four (4) scheduled virtual class meetings via ZOOM that students are highly encouraged to attend. Dates for these ZOOM meetings are (links will be provided prior to the scheduled meeting on the news link in D2L) Monday, October 25 @ 7:00 PM, Wednesday, November 10 @ 10:30 AM, and Thursday, December 2 @ 7:30 PM,

Online Computer Requirements

Taking an online class requires you to have access to a computer (with Internet access) to complete and upload your assignments. It is your responsibility to have (or have access to) a working computer in this class. Assignments and tests are due by the due date, and personal computer technical difficulties will not be considered reason for the instructor to allow students extra time to submit assignments, tests, or discussion postings. Computers are available on campus in various areas of the buildings as well as the Academic Success Center. Your computer being down is not an excuse for missing a deadline!! There are many places to access your class! Our online classes can be accessed from any computer in the world that is connected to the internet. Contact your instructor immediately upon having computer trouble. If you have technical difficulties in the course, there is also a student helpdesk available to you. The college cannot work directly on student computers due to both liability and resource limitations however they are able to help you get connected to our online services. For help, log into D2L.

Communication Policies (Instructor Response)

Before emailing me, make sure to follow the “Three then Me” rule. The “Three then Me” rule says that you search for your answer regarding the course in at least three other places before emailing me. For example, if you have a question about an assignment, you should consult your syllabus, your grading scale or rubric, or the assignment description on D2L. Remember, check three sources before emailing me your question. It is very likely you’ll find the answer and not need to email me. If you don’t find the answer, and need clarification, feel free to email me.

During the week, I will typically respond to your emails within 24-48 hours. Any emails received after 1:00PM on Friday, over the weekend or holiday will receive a response no later than Tuesday by noon.

Student Email Usage

You are required to use your MSUTexas email address for all correspondence during this course. Check that your MSUTexas email address is the one listed in your Desire 2 Learn Personal Information. Using your MSUTexas address ensures your privacy. If you have a different email account, you can forward your MSUTexas email to that account, but I will only send and respond to e-mails sent from a MSU address. Please make sure to include your name on any email that you send. You are required to check your MSUTexas email a minimum of 3 days per week.

Netiquette

Communication online is different than that of face to face classes. Your fellow students can't see your facial expression, hear you giggling, or notice your gestures. All of these elements significantly add to face to face communication. So, please keep this in mind when you are commenting on others ideas, giving constructive criticism on a writing project, or just interacting with the class in general. You are expected to treat others in this class with the utmost respect and professionalism. If you're new to the online environment or if you have never taken time to learn about social rules for politeness and mutual respect in the virtual world, you should educate yourself netiquette.

Although you are not face to face, you can create lasting friendships in the online environment and can certainly serve as support systems for each other as we progress through the session. You may also want to think about the fact that just because individuals take an online course, it doesn't mean that they are necessarily at a distance from each other. During your introductions, take a minute to let others know where you're located (but not your specific address). You may find that you live near each other and could meet to work on projects, chat about the course, etc.

Also, think about the many ways that you can collaborate and interact with the others in class. Besides a blog and the discussion board, you can send email, make phone calls, meet in a chat room, trade your papers via email or file exchange, etc. Feel free to interact! I want you to be interactive with each other.

Assignment Completion Policy

Assignments and activities must be completed according the instructions provided with each assignment. Failure to follow the instructions will result in an automatic grade of "F" for the assignment.

General Preparation and Submission of Course Assignments and Projects Policies

Students will follow the APA Style Manual, 7th Edition as the sole citation and reference style used in written work submitted as part of coursework to the University. Assignments completed in a narrative essay or composition format must follow the citation used in the APA Style Manual, 7th Edition. This means that each assignment should be typed with single line spacing. You should only double space between paragraphs. You should not indent paragraphs. You should use 11 or 12 point font in Arial or Times New Roman. All written assignment work must be done using correct APA format (7^th edition) inclusive of running heads, page numbers and sub-headings.

You must cite and provide references on a separate page in APA format (6th edition). Failure to do so will result in at least one letter grade reduction

You must cite quality academic sources in your assignments. This means more than 90% of your references should stem from refereed/peer reviewed sources. For information on the difference between a quality academic source and a popular press source, consult the course information module for an explanatory paper.

You must write using proper sentence structure and grammar. You must proofread your work and use proper spelling and punctuation. Spell check is not always sufficient. Failure to use proper grammar, spelling, and punctuation will result in a grade reduction. Assignments submitted with incomplete and run-on sentences will receive an automatic grade reduction.

All sources used in your assignments must appear on the reference page. All sources on the reference page must have appeared in the assignment. Failure to do so will result in an automatic "F."

All work must be original work and performed by each individual student. All group work must be original work by that group and performed by your group.

Assignments are graded on the basis of your adherence to the specified requirements, professional appearance, and organization of material, clarity of writing style, justification and support for your ideas, your creativity, and the comprehensiveness of the work. You should also use headings and subheadings when organizing projects and audits.

By logging onto Desire 2 Learn and by submitting each assignment, you are certifying that your work is original and that you are the individual that enrolled in the course.

Class Meeting Information

This course is a fully online course using MSUTexas Desire to Learn (D2L) platform. Students are expected to check in a minimum of three (3) days each week to be able to stay up to date on presentations, available material and assignments. Additionally YouTube, ZOOM and/or Flipgrid will be used in this course as well for some presentations/lectures/assignments.

There are four (3) scheduled virtual class meetings via ZOOM that students are highly encouraged to attend. Dates for these ZOOM meetings are (links will be provided prior to the scheduled meeting on the news link in D2L) Tuesday, October 18 @ 7:30 PM, Wednesday, November 10 @ 9:30 AM, and Thursday, November 28 @ TBA

LATE ASSIGNMENTS

Students are expected to submit assignments by the posted due date and to complete the course according to the published class schedule. As adults, students, and working professionals I understand you must manage competing demands on your time. Should you need additional time to complete an assignment please contact me a minimum of 72 hours before the due date so we can discuss the situation and determine an acceptable resolution. Routine submission of late assignments is unacceptable and may result in points deducted from your final course grade.

Note: You may not submit a paper for a grade in this class that already has been (or will be) submitted for a grade in another course, unless you obtain the explicit written permission of me and the other instructor involved in advance.

Plagiarism is the use of someone else's thoughts, words, ideas, or lines of argument in your own work without appropriate documentation (a parenthetical citation at the end and a listing in "Works Cited")-whether you use that material in a quote, paraphrase, or summary. It is a theft of intellectual property and will not be tolerated, whether intentional or not.

Student Honor Creed

As an MSU Student, I pledge not to lie, cheat, steal, or help anyone else do so."

As students at MSU, we recognize that any great society must be composed of empowered, responsible citizens. We also recognize universities play an important role in helping mold these responsible citizens. We believe students themselves play an important part in developing responsible citizenship by maintaining a community where integrity and honorable character are the norm, not the exception.

Thus, We, the Students of Midwestern State University, resolve to uphold the honor of the University by affirming our commitment to complete academic honesty. We resolve not only to be honest but also to hold our peers accountable for complete honesty in all university matters.

We consider it dishonest to ask for, give, or receive help in examinations or quizzes, to use any unauthorized material in examinations, or to present, as one's own, work or ideas which are not entirely one's own. We recognize that any instructor has the right to expect that all student work is honest, original work. We accept and acknowledge that responsibility for lying, cheating, stealing, plagiarism, and other forms of academic dishonesty fundamentally rests within each individual student.

We expect of ourselves academic integrity, personal professionalism, and ethical character. We appreciate steps taken by University officials to protect the honor of the University against any who would disgrace the MSU student body by violating the spirit of this creed.

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