MKTG 449Sports Business Market Strategy

3 credits · Marketing · Penn State

This course provides an overview of the business of sports, with an emphasis on marketing and market strategy. Particular topics include business strategy and competitive forces in sports, fan psychology, fan behavior, segmentation, targeting, positioning, sports brands, market research, fan satisfaction, licensing, facilities, technology, ethics, and careers in sports. It will provide practical case-study examples from the sports industry, and challenges students to explore solutions to a variety of business problems in sports. Students will apply concepts and frameworks from assigned readings and class discussions, to think critically about current and ongoing issues in business and marketing in the sports industry, and to present recommendations in a professional setting. Assignments and group presentations are intended to provide practical, hands-on experience, which students can leverage to enhance their value in the sports industry.