Learn how the sports industry has become one of the most significant industries in the United States, generating billions of dollars annually.
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Course Description
The success of sports businesses is heavily reliant on understanding why sports hold such an important place in American society and what drives consumer behavior. This course goes beyond the playbook to examine the off-field strategies that drive on-field excellence in sports. Drawing from game theory and behavioral economics, students will learn the management strategies and decision-making processes that shape sports management and operations. Topics will include best practices, analytics, and psychological factors that influence decision-making. Students will also discover how strategic interactions among teams, leagues, and athletes are used to maximize competitive advantage. Through a combination of lectures, discussions, small-group case study analyses, and video presentations you’ll gain a comprehensive understanding of the sports industry and its significance in American society nationally and locally.
Learning Outcomes
Upon Completing this course, students will be able to:
Field Trips May Include
Note: Information is subject to change as instructors finalize course content and syllabi.
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Instructor Bio
Memo Sifuentes, a Texas native, holds both a Bachelor’s and Master’s degree from Schreiner University. Memo has been a part of the South Texas Olympic Development Program (ODP) Coaching Staff since 2015 and was most recently invited to join the South Region ODP staff.
Memo is currently serving as the Academy Head Coach and the Center of Excellence Coordinator for the Austin FC. Prior to Austin FC, Sifuentes served as the Director of Coaching for Laredo Heat SC for 2 years and has been an educator for Austin ISD and San Felipe Del Rio ISD for a cumulative 6 years. Memo currently holds a USSF B license and a USSF National Youth license.
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Course Syllabus
To view a sample syllabus, please contact your program specialist, or reach us at info@summerdiscovery.com or call +1 (516) 447-4907.
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Admissions Criteria
An interest in all things sports management is the key to success in this program! Additionally, your application criteria includes a completed Summer Discovery application.
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Who Should Attend this Course?
Aspiring sports management professionals, this is a start to your successful academic and professional career. This course will introduce you to fundamentals that will advance your understanding of this field and help you determine whether a professional track in sports management is right for you.
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Benefits of Attending this Course
In addition to a university-level course experience, students will leave this course with portfolio-building documentation in recognition of their summer achievements, including:
UT Austin Certificate of Completion
After successfully finishing this course, you will be awarded a certification completion for your accomplishment.
*This is a preview, not what you will receive