Title: Explore the organizational structures within the sports, entertainment, and event industries.
Course: Sports, Entertainment, and Event Management > Section: Explaining the Structure of Sports, Entertainment, and Event Businesses

Exploration should include business structures from all three sectors—profit-driven, nonprofit, and hybrid models like public-private partnerships, such as

- professional sports leagues
- sports recreation leagues
- general business studios
- venues (public vs. private)
- governing bodies (e.g., National Collegiate Athletic Association [NCAA], International Olympic Committee [IOC])
- parks and recreation authorities
- collegiate athletic programs.

Process/Skill Questions:

- How do employment structure and opportunities differ between a for-profit and a nonprofit organization?
- How does the organizational structure differ between a public and a private organization?
- What considerations should guide the choice between public and private venues for hosting events?
- What is the organizational structure of a sports league?
- Who makes up the governing body of the NCAA, and what are their primary responsibilities?

- What are the primary roles and responsibilities of governing organizations such as the NCAA and the IOC?