COURSE CODE: 8175

Sports and Entertainment Marketing

SCED Code: 12163
Virginia Extended Description: I
Suggested Grade Level: 10, 11, 12
Duration: 36 Weeks
Prerequisite: None
OSHA Compliance Required?: No
CTSO: DECA

This course helps students develop a thorough understanding of fundamental marketing concepts and theories as they relate to the sports and entertainment industries. Students will investigate the components of customer service, branding, product development, pricing and distribution, business structures, sales processes, digital media, sponsorships and endorsements, as well as promotion needed for sports and entertainment events. The course explores career options and develops workplace readiness skills.

Course Sequences

A combination of this course and those below, equivalent to two 36-week courses, is a concentration sequence. Students wishing to complete a specialization may take additional courses based on their career pathways. A program completer is a student who has met the requirements for a CTE concentration sequence and all other requirements for high school graduation or an approved alternative education program.

Career Clusters

Pathway Occupation
Lodging
  • Concierge
  • Front Desk Clerk
  • Front Office Manager
  • Lodging Manager
  • Marketing Manager
  • Reservationist
Recreation, Amusements and Attractions
  • Advertising and Promotions Manager
  • Meeting and Convention Planner
  • Recreation Supervisor
  • Recreation Worker
  • Retail Manager
  • Sports Promoter
Restaurants and Food and Beverage Services
  • Destination Manager
  • Entrepreneur
  • Facilities Manager
  • Food Service Manager
  • Franchisee
  • Host, Hostess
  • Meeting and Convention Planner
Travel and Tourism
  • Director of Convention and Visitors Bureau
  • Director of Tourism Development
  • Human Resources Manager
  • Meeting and Convention Planner
  • Tour, Travel Guide
  • Travel Agent

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