The Athletic Director

3 credits

The role of the collegiate athletic director has evolved greatly over the years, from "former football coach turned administrator" to seasoned business executive. The Athletic Director today, particularly at the highest levels of Division I, holds roles and responsibilities similar to a chief executive officer in a corporation and must have the acumen to match in order to be successful. This course will examine the myriad responsibilities that today's AD's hold in running the athletic enterprise on a college campus. The course will also delineate and define the most important leadership aspects of the position and those that are most determinate of successful careers in the field. The course will review the evolution of the position and describe the differences that are inherent in the position, based on university NCAA classification.