The Global Business of Sports

Georgetown University campus, Washington, D.C.

Overview

The sports industry, valued at over $1 trillion worldwide, is central in global brand-building and economic expansion strategies for emerging growth companies in apparel, mobile technology, sporting venues and more. New prospects are entering the international marketplace led by social media and interactive digital broadcasting, creating opportunities to connect and engage like never before.

To succeed in the competitive sports marketplace, leaders need to capture this energy and ignite business opportunities around the world. The Global Business of Sports Executive Program is a unique course designed to help participants navigate this burgeoning industry and to apply international business practices to the landscape of sports. With a diverse curriculum, interactive classroom, and access to a network of sports executives, participants will position themselves with industry expertise that will enable them to enter and succeed in the sports business world.

Participants

The program is designed for professionals looking to harness the principles of sports to create social, economic and technology benefits and drive competitive advantage.Those who would benefit the most include executives looking to broaden their sports business knowledge and skills, government employees, legislators and non-profits looking to harness sports for mission-critical initiatives, emerging sports federations, entrepreneurs with aspirations for evolving business ventures, media companies, agencies, sponsors, and marketers. Click here to register.

Strategic Purpose

Participants will learn strategic frameworks to better understand the scope of industry, from techniques for gauging the marketplace and crafting brand-building plans, to customer engagement, measurement, and retention.

Approach and Coursework

The three-day course is structured to specifically focus on lectures, case studies, and classroom discussion along with external industry-specific presentations and networking.

Day 1: The New Global Sports Marketplace Strategy

How Globalization and Social Media are Changing the Game
Understanding the Bidding and Negotiation Process

*Executive Welcome & Capitals Game at The Verizon Center*

Day 2: Activating Brand Management and Consumer Engagement

Increasing Marketing Brand Value
Redefining Consumer Engagement
Maximizing Revenue and Activation
Understanding the Big Show and Media Rights

Day 3: Execution-Driven Innovation, Sustainability, and Legacy

The Innovation Edge
Optimized Analytics
Sports in a Virtual World
Future Shock - A strategy for high performance in demanding times

Faculty

The Global Business of Sports is led by the McDonough School of Business along with the faculty and executives of the Sports Industry Management graduate program in the School of Continuing Studies.

Program Fees and Registration

The program fee is $4,250. Click here to register.

Georgetown University

Nicaila Matthews

37th and O Streets, NW

Rafik B. Hariri Building, Suite 474

Washington, D.C. 20057-1223 USA

Tel. +1 202 687 4065

nkm27@georgetown.edu

There is a 10% discount for NGOs, Government and multiple registrants from a single organization for the same program. There is a 20% discount for Alumni to celebrate the first year of our executive certificate programs in 2012.

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