By Sports Business Classroom | July 1st, 2024
Las Vegas, NV – Sports Business Classroom, the global leader in basketball education, has partnered with the UNLV Sports Innovation Institute and Diversified Restaurant Group, Taco Bell in Southern Nevada for the second year to offer five select UNLV students enrolled in the Intercollegiate and Professional Sports Management master’s degree program the opportunity to earn a Certificate in the Business of Basketball. This partnership aims to develop the basketball business stars of tomorrow by offering an immersive educational and training experience designed by the basketball industry’s leading professionals.
To obtain the Business of Basketball Certification, students will attend Sports Business Classroom’s Business of Basketball Immersive Experience, which takes place during the NBA Summer League in Las Vegas. Additionally, they will take Sports Business Classroom’s Inside the CBA course, the industry-leading resource on the NBA’s Collective Bargaining Agreement.
VSL Properties, the parent company of Sports Business Classroom, has a long history of developing young sports industry talent and has helped over 250 young professionals get placed in jobs across sports. The Business of Basketball Certification program further solidifies their commitment to developing young professionals and creating opportunities for them to succeed in the sports industry.
“We are thrilled to expand our partnership with UNLV and Taco Bell in Southern Nevada to offer this unique opportunity for UNLV students. We believe our Business of Basketball program can be a life-changing experience, and we are excited to provide this opportunity for young people aspiring to enter the basketball industry” said Albert Hall, Co-Founder of the NBA Summer League and Sports Business Classroom.
“The opportunity extended to UNLV students in the IPSM program through this incredible partnership demonstrates a deep commitment by SBC to create a lasting impact on the basketball community and broader sports industry. Competition to get into the program is fierce and sincerely treasured by those who have the experience.” Dr. Nancy Lough, Professor, Intercollegiate and Professional Sport Management program.
“DRG and Taco Bell loves working with UNLV Sports Innovation as it aligns so well with our purpose “Positively impact the lives of our team and the communities we serve”. Todd Kelly from DIversified Restaurant Group, Taco Bell.
“With the support of Diversified Restaurant Group, Taco Bell, UNLV students will be able to experience the business of basketball in a world-class setting, the NBA Summer League environment. Partnering with the Sports Business Classroom works as a true difference maker for UNLV IPSM students who are committed to becoming the next generation leaders of this emerging intellectual capital for sport and entertainment” said Jay Vickers, Chief Operating Officer of UNLV Sports Innovation Institute.
This partnership with UNLV’s Intercollegiate and Professional Sports Management program and Diversified Restaurant Group, Taco Bell in Southern Nevada adds to Sports Business Classroom’s existing list of partnerships, which includes the NBA Players Association, the EuroLeague Players Association, Deakin University, and Jalen Brunson’s Second Round Foundation.
For more information about Sports Business Classroom and the Business of Basketball Certification, visit www.sportsbusinessclassroom.com.
ABOUT UNLV INTERCOLLEGIATE AND PROFESSIONAL SPORT MANAGEMENT
The Master of Education (M.Ed.) in Intercollegiate and Professional Sports Management prepares graduates for leadership and management-level careers in college, amateur and professional sports organizations, teams, and events. This program is distinguished by its inclusion of topics in professional sports and intercollegiate athletics with specialization areas such as sports data analytics, policy, governance, and innovation. This program allows students to choose a sequence of courses emphasizing intercollegiate athletics or professional sports management.
ABOUT SPORTS BUSINESS CLASSROOM
Sports Business Classroom is dedicated to creating immersive educational and training experiences designed by leading industry professionals to develop the basketball industry leaders of the future.
Sports Business Classroom’s mission is to create one-of-a-kind learning opportunities for those interested in the business of basketball and jobs in sports.
For more information about Sports Business Classroom visit: www.sportsbusinessclassroom.com
