Concentration in Sports & Entertainment Management

The University of Dallas S&E concentration is designed to prepare you for a career as an executive in the sports and entertainment industries. Our courses will give you both a strong foundation in business fundamentals, as well as the knowledge of how to apply these to the ever-changing, multi-billion dollar aspects of sports and entertainment.

 
Courses in Sports & Entertainment Management

MBA Degree Requirements
In addition to the MBA core course requirements, students who complete the four S&E concentration courses will receive a Concentration in Sports and Entertainment Management designation on their transcript.  

MARK 6340. Contemporary Issues in S&E Management
MARK 7322. Brand Marketing*
MARK 7330. Services Marketing*
MARK 7341. Facility and Event Management

Graduate Certificate Requirements
BUAD 6305. The Effective Leader
MARK 6305. Value-Based Marketing*
MARK 6340. Contemporary Issues in Sports and Entertainment Management
MARK 7322. Brand Marketing*
MARK 7330. Services Marketing* 
Select one Sports and Entertainment elective: 
MARK 7341. Facility and Event Management
MARK 8340. Special Topics in Sports and Entertainment Management

* denotes courses with prerequisites

Detailed course descriptions can be found
here.


What makes our program unique?

...The University of Dallas College of Business is an official partner of the Dallas Stars. This relationship provides unique access and insight to the operations of these elite organizations.

...The S&E curriculum is overseen by an advisory board of executives with years of industry experience. This ensures that material in each course is timely and relevant.

...S&E students get hands-on experience working on consulting projects for firms in the industry. Past project clients include the Dallas Mavericks, American Airlines Center, Frisco RoughRiders, Verizon Theatre at Grand Prairie and Lone Star Park.

...S&E alumni work in the industry for firms such as FC Dallas, Las Colinas Entertainment Center, Bell Helicopter Armed Forces Bowl, Allen Americans, Boomer Esiason Foundation, IAAM, Midwestern State University, Tulsa Drillers and the U.S. Bowling Congress to name a few.


  
Official Partner of the University of Dallas College of Business

Alumni Council

·         Brittany Cameron ’09 - Energy Central

·         Paula Cheingthong ’10 - LComm Marketing & Public Relations

·         Randy Cumberland ’05 - Allen Americans

·         Cathy Hessick ’06 - Winthrop University

·         Rob Gardenhire ’08 - Tulsa Drillers

·         Sha’Branddon Johnson ’05 - Attorney

·         Dr. Jerry Kissel ’06 - Association of Luxury Suite Directors

·         Kristine Mansour ‘02 - Dallas Regional Chamber

·         Jacob Moss ’07 - Domann & Pittman Sports Agency

·         Anne Rector ‘07 -  ESPN

·         Peter Slater ‘06 - The Las Colinas Group

·         Jake Thompson ’08 - AthElite Marketing

·         Brittany Timmerman ’09 - SMU Athletic Forum and Doak Walker Award

·         Billy Villarreal ’10 - Lubbock Coronado High School

·         Sara Warren ’05 - U.S. Bowling Congress

·         Dr. Rodney Williams ’05 - International Association of Venue Managers

S&E News
GSM Students Get Insider's View at the Super Bowl
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Dr. Scott Wysong talks Super Bowl with the Dallas Morning News
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Magical Season Revisited: Rangers Writer Speaks at UD
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Guest Speaker Brett Hull hosted by the College of Business and Dallas Stars
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College of Business Partners with the Dallas Stars
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Two Gold Cup Soccer Teams Practice at UD
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Are You Part of University of Dallas' WHO?
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Dr. Scott Wysong Article Published
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Dr. Scott Wysong Presenting at Association of Luxury Suite Directors Annual Conference & Tradeshow
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Article by Dr. Wysong and Dr. Beldona Published
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Advisory Board
  • Terry Allen, 1016 Media

  • Todd Blouin, Genesco Sports Enterprises

  • Bill Brady, UNLV Athletics

  • Dave Brown, American Airlines Center

  • Yolanda Bruce Brooks, Sports Life Transitions

  • Ronnie Davis, 4R Marketing

  • Thom Falls, Film Finance Consultant

  • Mike Farris, Farris Literary Agency

  • Bill Glenn, The Marketing Arm

  • Jon Heidtke, Fox Sports Net

  • Jack Kelly, EPI

  • Marc Kidd, Winnercomm

  • George Killebrew, Dallas Mavericks

  • Bob Lilly, Jr., Bob Lilly Professional Promotions

  • Larry Lundy, Lundy Marketing Group

  • Tom Lyons, Hooptown, LLC

  • Susan Martin, WorkPlace Media

  • Therese Moncrief, Lone Star Film Society

  • Geoff Moore, Dallas Stars

  • Mark Panko, Sports Consultant

  • Ward White IV, Entertainment Attorney

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