SSP 440: SPORTS ECONOMICS

Program
Credits 3
Division
UG
School Division
McCamish School of Business and Professions
The purpose of this course is to explore the economics of sports business. Our focus is on professional football, but we will examine other aspects that lead to an understanding of sport and big-time college athletics as a business, including franchise profitability, competitive balance, facilities financing, revenue sharing, profit maximization, salary caps, and other topics.