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Purpose: As an industry, sport business (SB) has seen significant growth since the early 2000s. Concurrently, the number of postsecondary sport management programs has also expanded dramatically. However, there remain concerns about whether these programs are meeting the demands of both employers and graduates. To address these concerns, this study examines the credential and competency demands of the SB labor market in the United States. Design/methodology/approach: Researchers conducted an analysis using a broad sample of employment postings (N = 613) for SB positions from two different years, 2008 and 2018. Findings: Results support that a complex set of SB qualifications exist, and the credentials and competencies included in SB employment postings have evolved over the past decade. Originality/value: A noteworthy finding is that meta-skills are found to be particularly important for employability, including items such as communication, emotional intelligence and analytical thinking and adaptability. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

The debate associated with the qualifications of business school faculty has raged since the 1959 release of the Gordon-Howell and Pierson reports, which encouraged business schools in the USA to enhance their legitimacy by increasing their faculties' doctoral qualifications and scholarly rigor. Today, the legitimacy of specific faculty qualifications remains one of the most discussed topics in management education, attracting the interest of administrators, faculty, and accreditation agencies. Based on new institutional theory and the institutional logics perspective, this paper examines convergence and innovation in business schools through an analysis of faculty hiring criteria. The qualifications examined are academic degree, scholarly publications, teaching experience, and professional experience. Three groups of schools are examined based on type of university, position within a media ranking system, and accreditation by the Association to Advance Collegiate Schools of Business. Data are gathered using a content analysis of 441 faculty postings from business schools based in the USA over two time periods. Contrary to claims of global convergence, we find most qualifications still vary by group, even in the mature US market. Moreover, innovative hiring is more likely to be found in non-elite schools. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

The author talks about the fifth annual Canadian Sponsorship Landscape Study (CSLS) released in August 2011. The study shows positive trends for the industry including a proliferation of sponsorship mix. According to the author, some findings of the study are relevant to all readers as many of the trends in Canada are similar to those in the U.S. and other developed countries. The study reveals that sponsors are investing more in education properties, festivals, fairs, and events.