Description
Prerequisite(s): SM 1400 and SM 3400
This course is a research seminar that will introduce students to the foundations and principles of conducting research at a senior level into the most current/relevant trends and issues within the sports industry. This course will utilize a research seminar format, taught in class or by arrangement depending on enrollment. It will allow students to explore, via conducting historical and meta-analytical research efforts, on issues pertaining to the future of the sport industry. Students will spend the semester engaged in completing a research project that allows them to complete a write-up and/or other form of presentation of the issues and trends they identify that will incorporate strategic planning, environmental analysis, internal analysis, and control methods related to their sport business topic.