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Sport Law, Ethics, & Equity

Course Overview

Date / Time Location Credits Minimium Tuition*
1/27/25 - 5/14/25
TuTh 2p.m. – 3:15p.m.		 Wheatley W02-0126 3 $1984 (guest students)
Date
1/27/25 - 5/14/25
Time
TuTh 2p.m. – 3:15p.m.
Location
Wheatley W02-0126
Credits
3
Min. Tuition*
$1984 (guest students)

Description

The purpose of this course to introduce students to the legal doctrines, major statutes, standards, and case law that establish legal responsibilities, rights, privileges, and controls as it relates to managerial functions in the sport industry. Students will learn the intersections and distinctions between legality, ethics, and morality in relation to sport organizations and practices. Students will learn key ethical concepts, principles, and theories and explore the usefulness of applying these approaches and strategies to issues facing professionals in the sport management industry. Students will learn about how sport fosters equity and inequity in society. Key topical areas that will be covered in this course include ethical decision making, ethical leadership, and applied sport ethics.

This course is closed for registration.

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Course Details

Session

Regular Academic Session

Class Dates

1/27/2025 - 5/14/2025

Location

Wheatley W02-0126

Enrolled / Capacity

16 / 24

Status

Closed

Instructor

Shushan Dai

Tuition*

$1984 (guest students)

* The tuition estimate is based on minimum, single-course cost to a new student who is a Massachusetts resident and not enrolled in a multi-course program. State residency, online/in person modality, and matriculation to a degree program may affect cost.

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