SPM

This course examines the distinct financial principles and practices within the sports industry, in contrast to traditional for-profit organizations. It provides an exploration of foundational finance concepts such as the time value of money, financial forecasting, and budgeting. The course delves into real-world applications with an emphasis on athlete salaries, stadium financing, event budgeting, and ticket pricing, as well as case studies from major events such as the Olympics, World Cup, and Super Bowl. A significant focus of the course will be the practical application of these concepts using MS Excel, enabling students to perform financial analyses relevant to sports management scenarios. This practical and example-driven approach aims to equip students wit the skills to understand and navigate the financial complexities of the sports industry, with a focus on the interplay of public and private funding sources.

Subject

SPM

Type

course

Edition

2023-2024

Catalog

2023-2024 Undergraduate Catalog

Source

catalog.lasalle.edu

This course is an introduction to the nature, scope, and significance of the esports and video game industry. In this course we will examine vital components of the esports ecosystem including key video game publishers, titles (or games), teams, platforms, technology, and revenue sources. In addition, students will learn about a variety of topics relevant to the business of esports, including esports consumers, professional and collegiate esports, legal and ethical concerns, as well as careers and future directions in the industry. The goal of this course is to give students a better understanding of the overall esports ecosystem, its trends, drivers of change, key stakeholders, and monetization.

Subject

SPM

Type

course

Edition

2023-2024

Catalog

2023-2024 Undergraduate Catalog

Source

catalog.lasalle.edu