Department of Human Performance and Sport Science

Tennessee State University Department of Human Performance and Sport Science

HPSS 5010 – Financial Administration of Sport Fall Semester 2017

Instructor: Dr. Harriet Hamilton Office Location: Gentry Gym, #331 Email: [email protected] Class/Days/Times: T/5:30-8:20 Phone: 615-963-5607 Office Hours: Posted on office door and by appointment Website: hhamilton.vpweb.com

COURSE DESCRIPTION: A study of the basic principles of financial management, budgeting, accounting, debt and cash management, and other functions. Methods of evaluating the financial condition of sport organizations will be presented. Basic theory in finance and accounting applied to managerial control of sport organization. Includes forms of ownership, taxation, financial analysis, feasibility studies, and economic impact studies.

REQUIRED TEXT: Brown, M., Rasher, D., Nagel, M. S., and McEvoy, C. D. (2010). Financial Management in the Sport Industry. Holcomb Hathaway Publishers.

ADDITIONAL RESOURCE: Fried, G., Shapiro, S. J., & DeSchriver. (2010). Sport Finance (3nd ed.). Human Kinetics Publishing.

COURSE PROFICIENCES (Knowledge, Skills, Disposition)

Upon completion of this course, students will:

1. Learn core financial theory as related to sport organization. 2. Apply analytical techniques to financial decision making in the context of a sport business. 3. Explore the unique features of sport finance that distinguish it from other fields of study. 4. Discuss current financial issues as they relate to several sectors of the sport industry (sport facilities, professional and collegiate sports, the Olympics, and others.

INSTRUCTIONAL STRATEGIES

The following instructional strategies have been used for this course: Lecture Case Studies Discussion Individual Presentation Group Discussions & Presentation Report/Paper Technology (instructor & student) Debates EXPECTATION AND GENERAL INFORMATION

1. Academic Integrity – You are responsible for what you achieve in this class therefore neither cheating nor plagiarism will be tolerated. Any material taken from other sources must be documented. In no case should one represent another’s work as one’s own. This includes information received from others during examinations or submitting another’s assignments, papers, etc. as one’s own. To avoid questions of plagiarism, students involved in collaborative research should exercise caution. If in doubt, student should check with their professor. In addition to other possible disciplinary sanctions which may be imposed through the regular institutional procedures as a result of academic misconduct, the instructor has the authority to assign an “F” or a zero for the exercise or examination, or to assign an “F” in the course.

2. Classroom Conduct – The instructor has the primary responsibility for control over classroom behavior and maintenance of academic integrity. The classroom instructor can order the temporary or permanent removal from the class, any student engaged in disruptive conduct or conduct in violation of the general rules and regulations of the institution. The use of cell phones and text messaging are not allowed in the classroom.

3. Classroom Attendance – Students are expected to attend classes regularly and punctually. The instructor will keep an accurate record of class attendance. It is the responsibility of the student to inform the instructor of any anticipated absences and contact the instructor to find out what work was missed during a period of absence. Unexcused absences and or tardiness will contribute to your grade in this course being lowered.

4. Official Course Enrollment – Students who are not official in the class may not remain in class. These students must leave and may not return class until they have enrolled in the course and their names show up on the official class roster. Please make sure that you are in the correct sector.

5. Changes to Course Syllabus – The instructor reserves the right to make modifications to this syllabus. Any modifications to the syllabus must be clearly communicated to students.

Exam Policy: Exams will be given on the assigned dates. Only those students with prior approval from the instructo r or the university will be excused and permitted to retest before the next class. Students with ‘no show’ will r eceive a zero (0) for that exam.

Missed or Late Assignment Policy: Assignments that are late or missed may be submitted with a grade deduction for every calendar day they are late. All assignment must be typed, double spaced. Any format less than that will receive a substantial deduction in assignment grade. EVALUATION PROCEDURE GRADING SCALE

Class Assignments 45% 100-90 A

(Business Proposal, case studies, presentations) 89-80 B

Mid-Term/Final Exam 45% 79-70 C

Attendance 10% 69-60 D

59-0 F

ADDITIONAL RESOURCES (Websites, books and articles) AND SEMESTER STUDY GUIDE WILL BE GIVEN SEPARATELY.

Field experience is not required in the class.

. DISABILITY ACCOMMODATION STATEMENT   TSU is committed to creating inclusive learning environments and providing all students with opportunities to learn and excel in their course of study. Any student with a disability or condition which might interfere with his/her class performance or attendance may arrange for reasonable accommodations by visiting the Office of Disability Services (ODS). ODS is located in Kean Hall, room 131 and can be reached at 963-7400 orwww.tnstate.edu/disabilityservices . You will be required to speak with ODS staff and provide documentation of the need for an accommodation. If you qualify for an accommodation you will be provided with a document stating what type of classroom accommodations are to be made by the instructor. It is your responsibility to give a copy of this document to the instructor as soon as you receive it. Accommodations will only be provided AFTER the instructor receives the accommodation instructions from ODS; accommodations are not retroactive. You must follow this process for each semester that you require accommodations.

8. SEXUAL MISCONDUCT, DOMESTIC/DATING VIOLENCE, STALKING TSU recognizes the importance of providing an environment free of all forms of discrimination and sexual harassment, including sexual assault, domestic violence, dating violence, and stalking. If you (or someone you know) has experienced or is experiencing any of these incidents, there are resources to assist you in the areas of accessing health and counseling services, providing academic and housing accommodations, and making referrals for assistance with legal protective orders and more. Please be aware that most TSU employees, including faculty and instructors, are “responsible employees”, meaning that they are required to report incidents of sexual violence, domestic/dating violence or stalking. This means that if you tell me about a situation involving sexual harassment, sexual assault, dating violence, domestic violence, or stalking, I must report the information to the Title IX Coordinator. Although I have to report the situation, you will still have options about how your situation will be handled, including whether or not you wish to pursue a formal complaint. Our goal is to make sure you are aware of the range of options available to you and have access to the resources you need. You are encouraged to contact TSU’s Title IX Coordinator to report any incidents of sexual harassment, sexual violence, domestic/dating violence or stalking. The Title IX coordinator is located in the Office of Equity and Inclusion, McWherter Administration Building, Ste. 260 and can be reached at 963-7494 or 963- 7438. For more information about Title IX and TSU’s SART or policies and procedures regarding sexual, domestic/dating violence and stalking please visit: www.tnstate.edu/equity. If you wish to speak to someone confidentially, who is not required to report, you can contact the TSU Counseling Center, located in the basement of Wilson Hall, at 963-5611 or TSU Student Health Services, located in the Floyd Payne Campus Center room 304, at 963-5084. You may also contact the following off campus resources: Sexual Assault Center of Nashville at 1-800-879-1999 or www.sacenter.org or the Tennessee Coalition to End Domestic & Sexual Violence at 615-386-9406 or www.tncoalition.org .

9. HARASSMENT & DISCRIMINATION Tennessee State University is firmly committed to compliance with all federal, state and local laws that prohibit harassment and discrimination based on race, color, national origin, gender, age, disability, religion, retaliation, veteran status and other protected categories. TSU will not subject any student to discrimination or harassment and no student shall be excluded from participation in nor denied the benefits of any educational program based on their protected class. If a student believes they have been discriminated against or harassed because of a protected class, they are encouraged to contact the Office of Equity and Inclusion at McWherter Administration Building, Ste. 260, 615-963-7494 or 963- 7438,www.tnstate.edu/equity.

RUBRICS OF BUSINESS PROPOSAL

Structure: project title, goals and EXAMPLE IN BUSINESS PROPOSAL 1. Cover letter objectives, total amount requested, 1 PAGE POWERPOINT duration of the project) 10 pts.

2. Title page Structure: Must use graphics of company 1 PAGE . EXAMPLE IN BUSINESS logo, mascot, and etc. PROPOSAL POWERPOINT Must have a company motto going into . 10 pts. detail using a narrative to explain all.

Description of the organization 1-2 PAGES EXAMPLE IN BUSINESS 3. Summary (detailed). PROPOSAL POWERPOINT 10 pts.

4. Introduction Describe the problem in relation to your 1-3 PAGES EXAMPLE IN BUSINESS PROPOSAL of the problem target group. POWERPOINT or need May use a story of the environment, assessment case study, and etc. 10 pts.

All objectives should be SMART Strategic business objectives are EXAMPLE IN BUSINESS 5. Objectives (Specific, Measurable, Achievable, goals deemed most important to the PROPOSAL POWERPOINT Realistic, and Timed), current and future health 10 pts. use this model.

Start with the requested amount, Develop a line item budget that is EXAMPLE IN BUSINESS 6. Budget create categories that will constitute the detail and a full page. PROPOSAL POWERPOINT budget. 10. pts breakdown in each category the indicative amount. Total will be at the end.

Sustainability is how are you going to Research available resources that may EXAMPLE IN BUSINESS maintain the program after the initial fit your proposal. PROPOSAL POWERPOINT funding is gone. 10 pts. 7. Sustainability Plan Detail the plans.

8. Evaluation Explanation of the criteria used to Research tools that may fit your proposal: Plan measure the success. 9. SWOT Using the data from your company. 1. SWOT Analysis 10 pts. each ANALYSIS 2. PEST Analysis 10. Presentation All proposals are required to do a powerpoint. *CLASS SCHEDULE WILL BE GIVEN IN CLASS