SPMGT 37030 Ethical Dilemmas in the Sport Settings

This course explores the unique sport management topic of sport ethics. The goal of this course is for students to have a better understanding of the practical application of ethical leadership for aspiring sport management professionals. Topics will include the ethical values and principles essential for decision-making, the process for making morally reasoned decisions, the conflict between sportsmanship and gamesmanship, violence in sports, equity issues in sports, competitive advantages in sports, youth sport issues, and commercialized sports in schools and colleges. Students will be challenged to apply moral reasoning to realistic ethical dilemmas as they learn the importance of ethical leadership in the future of sports. 

Credits

3

Prerequisite

MGMT 16022 or SPMGT 27020; a grade of C or better in ENG 17000.