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    Study sports management for overseeing sports organizations and events. Learn about marketing, finance, and operations in the sports industry.

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    • Status: Free
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      Northwestern University

      Sports Marketing

      Skills you'll gain: Event Marketing, Press Releases, Marketing, Media Relations, Brand Loyalty, Social Media Marketing, Marketing Strategies, Brand Management, Event Planning, Public Relations, Promotions and Campaigns, Revenue Management, Strategic Partnership, Target Audience, Crisis Management

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      1.4K reviews

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      The State University of New York

      Data Analytics in Sports Law and Management

      Skills you'll gain: Facility Management, Event Management, Contract Management, Calendar Management, Performance Analysis, Facility Operations, Event Planning, Business Analytics, Vendor Contracts, Analytics, Data-Driven Decision-Making, Data Analysis, Scheduling, Business Management, Community Outreach, Performance Measurement, Staff Management, Customer Engagement, Law, Regulation, and Compliance, Regulation and Legal Compliance

      4.8
      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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      29 reviews

      Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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      Free
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      Duke University

      Sports and Society

      Skills you'll gain: Social Studies, Social Sciences, Culture, Socioeconomics, Diversity Awareness, Anthropology, International Relations, Sociology, Cultural Diversity, Cultural Sensitivity, Economics, Psychology

      4.8
      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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      1.3K reviews

      Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      Case Western Reserve University

      Becoming a Sports Agent

      Skills you'll gain: Labor Relations, Brand Management, Advertising Sales, Contract Negotiation, Client Services, Public Relations, Recruitment, Financial Management, Business Ethics, Financial Planning, Law, Regulation, and Compliance

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      149 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    • Status: Free
      Free
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      Universitat Autònoma de Barcelona

      Sport Sponsorship. Let them Play

      Skills you'll gain: Promotional Strategies, Event Management, Stakeholder Management, Proposal Development, Brand Management, Brand Strategy, Strategic Partnership, Business Development, Marketing, Advertising, Business Relationship Management, Customer Engagement, Employee Engagement

      4.4
      Rating, 4.4 out of 5 stars
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      278 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      Free
      C

      Coursera Instructor Network

      Introduction to Events Management

      Skills you'll gain: Event Management, Event Marketing, Event Planning, Logistics Management, Hospitality, Hospitality Management, Planning, Operations Management, Coordinating, Budgeting, Vendor Management, Marketing Strategies

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      203 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    • U

      University of Michigan

      Sports Performance Analytics

      Skills you'll gain: Forecasting, Statistical Methods, Regression Analysis, Data Cleansing, Scikit Learn (Machine Learning Library), Supervised Learning, Statistical Hypothesis Testing, Correlation Analysis, Predictive Analytics, Predictive Modeling, Matplotlib, Applied Machine Learning, Data Visualization, Kinesiology, Injury Prevention, Data Analysis, Machine Learning Methods, Analytics, Advanced Analytics, Statistical Analysis

      4.5
      Rating, 4.5 out of 5 stars
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      255 reviews

      Intermediate · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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      University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign

      Strategic Leadership and Management

      Skills you'll gain: Business Strategy, Organizational Change, Stakeholder Management, Organizational Structure, Corporate Strategy, Governance, Organizational Strategy, Team Building, Strategic Leadership, Conflict Management, Leadership Development, Organizational Leadership, Business Management, Organizational Effectiveness, Business Ethics, Team Management, Change Management, Decision Making, Teamwork, Strategic Thinking

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      4.8
      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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      9.8K reviews

      Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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      Starweaver

      Relationship Management and Business Development

      Skills you'll gain: Rapport Building, Cross Selling, Business Communication, Relationship Building, New Business Development, Professional Networking, Upselling, Business Relationship Management, Client Services, Account Management, B2B Sales, Business Development, Customer Relationship Management, Strategic Partnership, Market Opportunities, Active Listening, Customer Insights

      4.3
      Rating, 4.3 out of 5 stars
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      155 reviews

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Yonsei University

      International Entertainment and Sports Marketing

      Skills you'll gain: Global Marketing, Growth Strategies, Digital Marketing, Marketing, Content Marketing, Marketing Strategies, Brand Marketing, Marketing Communications, New Business Development, Social Media Marketing, Innovation, Business Strategies, Consumer Behaviour, Strategic Partnership, Storytelling

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      480 reviews

      Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Free
      U

      University of Florida

      The Science of Training Young Athletes

      Skills you'll gain: Coaching, Pediatrics, Kinesiology, Anatomy, Injury Prevention, Education and Training, Growth Mindedness, Physical Therapy, Human Factors, Scientific Methods

      4.8
      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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      936 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      University of Michigan

      Leading People and Teams

      Skills you'll gain: Talent Management, Team Motivation, Team Building, Teamwork, Team Management, Talent Pipelining, Influencing, Team Leadership, Motivational Skills, Employee Onboarding, Employee Performance Management, Employee Coaching, Conflict Management, Employee Engagement, Interviewing Skills, Persuasive Communication, Leadership, Professional Networking, Business Leadership, Leadership Development

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      11K reviews

      Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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      In summary, here are 10 of our most popular sports management courses

      • Sports Marketing: Northwestern University
      • Data Analytics in Sports Law and Management: The State University of New York
      • Sports and Society: Duke University
      • Becoming a Sports Agent: Case Western Reserve University
      • Sport Sponsorship. Let them Play: Universitat Autònoma de Barcelona
      • Introduction to Events Management : Coursera Instructor Network
      • Sports Performance Analytics: University of Michigan
      • Strategic Leadership and Management: University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign
      • Relationship Management and Business Development : Starweaver
      • International Entertainment and Sports Marketing: Yonsei University

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