ECO 316 - Economics of Sports

Institution:

Wheeling Jesuit University

Subject:

Description:

This course will apply economic principles and accounting and financial tools to analyze a wide range of issues in the realm of professional sports and collegiate athletics.These include expansion and rival leagues; realignment and alternative league formats; franchise relocation and venue construction; revenues from merchandising, promotion and broadcast rights and their distribution; free agency, arbitration and salary caps; player development through amateur drafts and minor leagues;NCAA rules on schlarship and eligibility and financial aspects of collegiate athletic programs. Class discussions, short presentations and written work form the bulk of the course requirements.The final paper allows an opportunity for students to research and apply economic, accounting and financial analyses to sports topics of personal interest.

Credits:

3.00

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Instructional Type:

Lecture

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Institution Website:

www.wju.edu

Phone Number:

(304) 243-2000

Regional Accreditation:

North Central Association of Colleges and Schools

Calendar System:

Semester

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