“So I Could…” | Selina Hilliard

Name: Selina Hilliard | Instagram: @saleenasss
Course: Fundamentals of Global Sports Management

I enrolled in the Fundamentals of Global Sports Management course so I could…
show my commitment to staying up to date in the ever-changing sports industry.

How did the course prepare you for working in the sports industry?
This course has prepared me tremendously. I obtained a Bachelor of Business in 2015, so taking this course now has helped me stay up to date on what’s going on in the sports industry and how things are changing/expanding.

How did the partnership with NYU for Fundamentals of Global Sports Management affect your choice to take the program?
It affected my decision a lot. To know that I would be learning from professionals from such a prestigious institution made me intrigued, and ultimately choose this program.

What is your biggest takeaway from this program?
My biggest takeaway from this program would have to be the new area of sports analytics and how it is affecting the sports world.

Why did you think the course was right for you when you enrolled?
I thought this course was right for me because I knew it would help me level out the playing field when applying for sports positions. I have some experience in the sports industry but don’t have a Master’s in any sports program. I felt like this course was a great supplement to my bachelor of business.

What assignment, course, and/or instructor sticks out in your mind or taught you something valuable?
The marketing campaign assignment stuck out to me the most because it is something I actually want to do in my career. Making marketing campaigns is my career goal at the moment, so being able to get practice with that was amazing!

What would you say to a friend about Fundamentals of Global Sports Management?
Fundamentals of Global Sports Management was a great course that allowed me to dig deeper into my passion, at my own pace.

“So I Could…” | Noelle Nelson Guerrero

Name: Noelle Nelson Guerrero
Course: Fundamentals of Global Sports Management

I enrolled in the Fundamentals of Global Sports Management course so I could..
stay on top of my game and goals towards becoming a knowledgeable Sports Industry Professional.

 

How did the course prepare you for working in the sports industry?
I have acquired great knowledge and feel much more confident in pursuing work and career in sports.

 

How did the partnership with NYU for Fundamentals of Global Sports Management affect your choice to take the program?
The fact that it was offered by NYU was a definite reason for choosing this program because of the access to the faculty, the reputation, and the well established Sports programs it represents. I was happy to be able to attend NYU courses through a well programmed platform residing in another state of California.

 

What is your biggest takeaway from this program?
The program was impressive and informative. I especially appreciate how up to date and current the material is and the visual media incorporated was done very well. I am very appreciative that I was able to enroll in this program with the offer to apply for a partial scholarship to help with the costs. I learned a lot about the history and future of sports and was challenged with the course questions and marketing project which I found to be a great way to apply the material. It was the right amount of required assignments and I didn’t feel too overwhelmed. I’ve acquired and retained good useful information. I like that you can study at your own pace and time to complete the certificate. Such a Great! program for anyone interested in the Sports Industry.

 

What assignment, course, and/or instructor sticks out in your mind or taught you something valuable?
Vince Gennaro lectures and insight about Blockchain in sports. I appreciated the history timeline presentation and courses Media Marketing, Data Analytics and Global Ecosystem both instructors were awesome.

 

What would you say to a friend about Fundamentals of Global Sports Management?
If you are interested in learning about all aspects of the sports industry presented in a relevant, useful well developed presentation of curriculum and delivered by sports industry veterans, true sports professionals and educators this is the course to take, you will enjoy the content and won’t regret the decision to enroll. You will obtain a well earned NYU Certificate to add to your education accomplishments.

Ayesha Curry Talks “Following Your Passion” with Chris ‘Coseezy’ Strachan

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Ayesha Curry is a very busy woman. From cooking shows to restaurants to baby shoes to a new magazine, she is truly the personification of the phrase “pursue your passion.” In addition to her many personal projects popping off, she is super-focused when it comes to giving back to the community of Oakland and she stays true to her goals at all times. 

Mrs. Curry recently spoke with Chris ‘Coseezy’ Strachan and gave us all some gems to consider when pursuing your passion.  Throughout the conversation, she gave us quite a few tips. She talked everything from her favorite recipes to launching her magazine “Sweet July” to her Fempire series on EllenTube to all of the workings of eatlearnplay.org, and balancing family with work. Speaking of which, Stephen Curry dropped in for a mid-conversation cameo as well. Oh and Ayesha may or may not be dropping a new cookbook in September….stay tuned!

Thanks to Ayesha and Coseezy for this entertaining conversation, and for giving us all inspiration to “pursue your passion.” If you missed the live stream, drop your email address above to get a link to the full replay.