SPM 495 · Research Seminar in Sport Management

Senior Capstone
Showcase 2026

Ten Arcadia University seniors present original research at the intersection of sport, data, and management — the culmination of four years of academic excellence.

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The Capstone Experience

The senior capstone is the culmination of a student's academic journey in Sport Management. Each student combines coursework, internship experience, and professional development into an original research project demonstrating critical thinking and sport industry expertise.

Under faculty mentorship, students identify a research question, design a methodology, collect and analyze data, then present findings that contribute to the broader body of sport management scholarship.

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Data-Driven

Quantitative analysis across professional and collegiate sports

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Original Research

Unique questions independently developed by each student

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Industry Relevance

Topics spanning NBA, NHL, WNBA, LPGA, PGA, EPL & more

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Academic Rigor

Faculty-mentored with scholarly methodology throughout

Student Researchers

Ten seniors, ten original studies. One shared passion for sport analytics and management.

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Showcase History

Years of student-driven sport management research at Arcadia University.

2026
12 researchers exploring NBA, NHL, WNBA, PGA, LPGA, EPL, NWSL & NCAA football
Current
2025
Expanded analytics focus with growing data-science integration
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2024
12 researchers covering NBA, MLB, WNBA, NFL & marathon analytics
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2023
7 researchers studying NFL, PGA, EPL, MLB & WNBA performance
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2022
14 researchers exploring NBA, MLB & EPL player value and salary
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2021
8 researchers covering MLS, PGA, NBA & NFL with machine learning
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2020
9 researchers studying NFL, NCAA, gambling markets & franchise valuation
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Sport Management Program

Preparing future leaders for the global sport industry through experiential learning and original research.

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Global Perspective

Study sport business across international markets with Arcadia's signature global focus and study-abroad opportunities.

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Industry Connections

Access internships and networking within Philadelphia's rich professional sports ecosystem and beyond.

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Research Excellence

Develop analytical skills through data-driven capstone projects mentored by expert faculty.