SMP 1039: Foundations of Sport Management

Dictionaries, Encyclopedias, Guides

A career in sport management: Manage teams, represent athletes, operate stadiums, promote to the fans. (2003). Chicago, IL : Institute for Career Research.
This career guide provides an excellent overview of the field of sports management, including the education and training you will need, the attractive and unattractive features of this career, what you will earn, and the outlook of the career.
Reference HF5381.A1 I5 No.328 2003

Field, S. (1999). Career opportunities in the sports industry. New York: Checkmark Books.
This is a complete guide to careers in sports, including details on salaries, special skills and requirements, advancement prospects, trade associations, and special opportunities.
Reference GV734.F545 1999

Helitzer, M. (2000). The dream job: Sports publicity, promotion, and marketing. Athens, Ohio: University Sports Press.
This reference book contains valuable information for sports management professionals. It is divided into four sections: The Business End of Sports, Publicity Fundamentals, Promotion Techniques, and Marketing Fundamentals.
Reference GV715.H45 2000

Marketing careers in the licensing industry: Using famous sports and entertainment images to sell products. (2003). Chicago, IL: Institute for Career Research.
This is a useful guide to a career in the sports licensing industry.
Reference HF5381.A1I5No.402 2003

Periodicals

Consult the Journal Locator for online availability of these journals:

Athletic Management
International Journal of Sport Management
Journal of Sport Management
Sport Management Review
Sport Marketing Quarterly

Books in the Circulating Collection

Check the online catalog for books on your topic. To get you started here are a few sample searches with the types of books you can expect to find:

Sports and Management
Sports Teams - United States - Costs
Sports Teams - United States - Finance