BUSA 371 - Sports Management & Law

(3 credits)

This course examines the legal, financial, moral, and policy issues and disputes that arise in the world of amateur and professional sports. Assignments cover some of the most current and comprehensive legal developments affecting high school, college, Olympic, professional and international sports. We will discuss new landmark judicial decisions, as well as, significant NCAA infractions cases and Olympic sports arbitration awards. Students are also provided an opportunity to debate complex issues related to the application of antitrust, labor, and intellectual property law to sports. We will approach the issues from the perspective of various players in the sports industry, such as the sports lawyer, corporate counselor, university administrator, team manager, various sports regulatory bodies, and, of course, the athletes - and fans. Prerequisites: College of Business majors and minors: Admission to College of Business. Prerequisites for non-College of Business majors and minors: Junior standing and instructor permission. Grade only. Offered alternate years or when demand warrants.

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