KENNESAW STATE UNIVERSITY
GRADUATE COURSE PROPOSAL OR REVISION,
Cover Sheet (10/02/2002)
Course Number/Program Name SM 7260/M.S. with a major in Comparative Sport Management
Department Health, Physical Education, and Sport Science
Degree Title (if applicable) Master of Science
Proposed Effective Date Fall 2012
Check one or more of the following and complete the appropriate sections:
X New Course Proposal
Course Title Change
Course Number Change
Course Credit Change
Course Prerequisite Change
Course Description Change
Sections to be Completed
II, III, IV, V, VII
I, II, III
I, II, III
I, II, III
I, II, III
I, II, III
Notes:
If proposed changes to an existing course are substantial (credit hours, title, and description), a new course with a
new number should be proposed.
A new Course Proposal (Sections II, III, IV, V, VII) is required for each new course proposed as part of a new
program. Current catalog information (Section I) is required for each existing course incorporated into the
program.
Minor changes to a course can use the simplified E-Z Course Change Form.
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KENNESAW STATE UNIVERSITY
GRADUATE COURSE/CONCENTRATION/PROGRAM CHANGE
I.
Current Information (Fill in for changes)
Page Number in Current Catalog
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Course Prefix and Number
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Course Title
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Class Hours
____Laboratory Hours_______Credit Hours________
Prerequisites
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Description (or Current Degree Requirements)
II.
Proposed Information (Fill in for changes and new courses)
Course Prefix and Number __SM 7260_________________________________
Course Title _Sport Labor Markets
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Class Hours
3____Laboratory Hours___0____CreditHours____3____
Prerequisites Graduate Status
Description (or Proposed Degree Requirements)
This course introduces students to basic labor economic theory applied to modern sports
leagues. Students will be introduced to the historical evolution of sports labor markets
and the economic concepts needed to analyze these unique markets. Topics include the
market valuation of athletic performance; collective bargaining history, rules, and
strategy; and institutional rules designed to promote competitive balance such as amateur
drafts, salary caps, and revenue sharing.
III.
Justification
This course one of six elective courses in the M.S. in Comparative Sport Management
program. This course provides theoretical and practical foundations for individuals who
have an interest in sports labor issues. Students interested in careers in front-office
decision-making, athlete representation, sports law, sports finance, and sports journalism
will benefit from this course. Students will gain knowledge of sports labor markets, using
economic tools that are applicable to the unique characteristics of sports leagues.
IV.
Additional Information (for New Courses only)
Instructor: Dr. Bradbury
Text: Hot Stove Economics: Understanding Baseball’s Second Season, Bradbury
Prerequisites:
Graduate status
Objectives:
As a result of successfully completing this course, students will be able to:
1. Describe the basic labor rules of major amateur and professional sports leagues
2. Identify the unique characteristics of sports labor markets
3. Explain the role of labor unions and the collective bargaining process
4. Describe the prevalence of strikes and lockouts in sports
5. Explain the relevant models economic models of competition and bargaining
6. Describe the basic financial and economic concepts relevant to sports labor markets
7. Explain the marginal revenue product framework for valuing labor inputs
8. Identify and contrast the institutions designed to promote competitive balance
9. Contrast the labor issues between levels of professional sports (e.g. major league v.
major league baseball.
10. Identify differences between U.S. and European labor sport issues
11. Describe the labor challenges in women’s professional sport.
12. Demonstrate the ability to utilize spreadsheets to analyze data
13. Analyze the desirability of player contracts in the players-as-assets framework
14. Analyze public policy toward sports as it relates to labor issues
Instructional Method
The primary method of instructional delivery will be lecture, readings, discussion, and
class projects.
Method of Evaluation
Weekly papers
Excel projects (2)
Research Project
V.
25%
40%
35%
Resources and Funding Required (New Courses only)
Resource
Amount
Faculty
Other Personnel
Equipment
Supplies
Travel
New Books
New Journals
Other (Specify)
$3,250
$928
$0
$278
$222
$0
$0
$0
TOTAL
Funding Required Beyond
Normal Departmental Growth
$4,678
$0
The primary revenue sources will be from the reallocation of existing funds through the
shifting of teaching workloads and the addition of two existing unfilled faculty lines. The
estimates above are based on the average graduate faculty course load of six courses per
year and the average annual salary of $65,000. These are averages are for simplicity and
actual salaries and course workloads will vary by personnel. In addition, this is an
elective course that will only be taught once every two years. The calculations assume
that the sport management faculty teach all but one of the courses offered (EHS 6630,
which is already offered as part of the M.S. in AEHS). There will be a small revenue
generation during the summer from enrollment in this program.
VI. COURSE MASTER FORM
This form will be completed by the requesting department and will be sent to the Office of the
Registrar once the course has been approved by the Office of the President.
The form is required for all new courses.
DISCIPLINE
COURSE NUMBER
COURSE TITLE FOR LABEL
(Note: Limit 30 spaces)
CLASS-LAB-CREDIT HOURS
Approval, Effective Term
Grades Allowed (Regular or S/U)
If course used to satisfy CPC, what areas?
Learning Support Programs courses which are
required as prerequisites
Health, Physical Education, and Sport Sci
SM 7260
Sport Labor Markets
3-0-3
Fall 2012
Regular
N/A
N/A
APPROVED:
________________________________________________
Vice President for Academic Affairs or Designee __
VII Attach Syllabus
I.
SM 7260 SPORT LABOR MARKETS
KENNESAW STATE UNIVERSITY
DEPARTMENT OF HPS
II.
INSTRUCTOR: TBA
III.
CLASS MEETING: TBA
IV.
TEXT(S):
Hot Stove Economics: Understanding Baseball’s Second Season, Bradbury
Various readings
V.
CATALOG COURSE DESCRIPTION:
This course introduces students to basic labor economic theory applied to modern sports leagues. Students
will be introduced to the historical evolution of sports labor markets and the economic concepts needed to
analyze these unique markets. Topics include the market valuation of athletic performance; collective
bargaining history, rules, and strategy; and institutional rules designed to promote competitive balance such
as amateur drafts, salary caps, and revenue sharing.
VI.
PURPOSE/RATIONALE:
Students will gain knowledge of sports labor markets, using economic tools that are applicable to the
unique characteristics of sports leagues.
Conceptual Framework: This course provides theoretical and practical foundations for individuals who
have an interest in sports labor issues. Students interested in careers in front-office decision-making,
athlete representation, sports law, sports finance, and sports journalism will benefit from this course.
Knowledge Base: Students are introduced to the theoretical and practical applications and analysis of sports
labor markets.
Use of Technology: Students will be given basic spreadsheet application assignments relating to sports
labor markets.
Diversity: It is our vision to create a strong multicultural and diverse educational environment at KSU in
order to increase student satisfaction and to promote an understanding and awareness of people from
various backgrounds upon graduation. In this way, KSU students will be educated for, and can effectively
compete in the global society. (KSU catalog).
VII.
COURSE GOALS/OBJECTIVES:
As a result of successfully completing this course, students will be able to:
1. Describe the basic labor rules of major amateur and professional sports leagues
2. Identify the unique characteristics of sports labor markets
3. Explain the role of labor unions and the collective bargaining process
4. Describe the prevalence of strikes and lockouts in sports
5. Explain the relevant models economic models of competition and bargaining
6. Describe the basic financial and economic concepts relevant to sports labor markets
7. Explain the marginal revenue product framework for valuing labor inputs
8. Identify and contrast the institutions designed to promote competitive balance
9. Contrast the labor issues between levels of professional sports (e.g. major league v. major league
baseball.
10. Identify differences between U.S. and European labor sport issues
11. Describe the labor challenges in women’s professional sport.
12. Demonstrate the ability to utilize spreadsheets to analyze data
13. Analyze the desirability of player contracts in the players-as-assets framework
14. Analyze public policy toward sports as it relates to labor issues
ASSESSMENT OF GOALS/OBJECTIVES
Your instructor will assess your achievement of each objective in the following ways:
Course
Goals/Objectives
1-14
VIII.
Instructional
Activity
lecture discussions, readings
Assessment
Papers, projects
COURSE REQUIREMENTS/ASSIGNMENTS:
All students are responsible for all material and announcements (including those regarding changes to the
syllabus) presented in class, regardless of whether or not the student is present—this includes excused
absences. It is the responsibility of the student to obtain information from missed classes. The professor
will not repeat lectures or provide copies of his notes.
IX.
EVALUATION AND GRADING:
FINAL GRADE:
Weekly papers
25%
Excel projects (2)
40%
Research Project
35%
EVALUATION SCALE:
90-100 =
80-89 =
70-79 =
60-69 =
Below 60 =
A
B
C
D
F
X.
ACADEMIC INTEGRITY:
Every KSU student is responsible for upholding the provisions of the Student Code of Conduct, as
published in the Undergraduate and Graduate Catalogs. Section II of the Student Code of Conduct
addresses the University's policy on academic honesty, including provisions regarding plagiarism and
cheating, unauthorized access to University materials, misrepresentation/falsification of University records
or academic work, malicious removal, retention, or destruction of library materials, malicious/intentional
misuse of computer facilities and/or services, and misuse of student identification cards. Incidents of
alleged academic misconduct will be handled through the established procedures of the University
Judiciary Program, which includes either an "informal" resolution by a faculty member, resulting in a grade
adjustment, or a formal hearing procedure, which may subject a student to the Code of Conduct's minimum
one semester suspension requirement.
XI.
ATTENDANCE POLICY:
Students are expected to be in all class sessions and on time. Class participation and attendance are
imperative for students to achieve the basic objectives of the course and program. Because the major focus
of this course is to create an interactive learning environment, class attendance is imperative. Any extreme
circumstances or situations will be handled individually.