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The NIL/mba is the leading course for professional service providers, athletic administrators, and entrepreneurs - taught by guest faculty who are creating NIL’s future.

Guest Faculty for the April/May ‘25

April/May ‘25 Cohort Schedule

The NIL/mba Speaker Series is a six-week, live-Zoom, intensive course designed for professionals who want to lead in the NIL era.

  • Duration: April 16 - May 21, 2025

  • Format: Live Zoom sessions every Wednesday, 7:00 PM – 8:30 PM ET

Now in its third year, this program brings together the most comprehensive faculty of NIL experts ever assembled. These thought leaders, practitioners, and trailblazers deliver unmatched insights, strategies, and real-world applications.

April/May ‘25 Cohort Faculty & Curriculum

April 16, NIL at 40,000 Feet – Key industry dynamics and trends, Bill Carter, Founder of Student-Athlete Insights

April 23 - NIL Revenue Streams – Monetization and activation strategies, Blake Lawrence, Co-founder of Opendorse

April 30, University’s Role — Brand partnerships and supporting student-athletes, Darien Harris, Assistant Athletic Director/Business Development & NIL Strategy at Michigan State University

May 7, NIL Collectives – Connecting with a fanbase and supporting the university, Spencer Harris, Executive Director of House of Victory, Official NIL Collective for USC Athletics

May 14, Multimedia Rights & NIL – The critical intersection of multimedia rights, rights holders, and NIL, Solly Fulp, EVP of NIL Growth & Development at Learfield

May 21, NIL and the Law – NCAA, current litigation, the future, Darren Heitner, Founder of HEITNERLEGAL

Who Should Attend?

Since the start of the NIL/mba 3+ years ago, participants have included pro athletes, student-athletes, parents, and journalists, but each cohort is mostly comprised of four type of professionals:

  • Financial Advisors, Attorneys, Agents and other Professional Service Providers learning to apply your skills to the NIL ecosystem.

  • AD’s, Compliance Officers, Coaches, and Other Athletic Administrators gaining essential knowledge to support their student-athletes.

  • Entrepreneurs develop a strategy to create a new business within the NIL ecosystem.

  • Brands and Sports Organizations form NIL partnerships with student-athletes or develop new policies to adapt to NIL.

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Program Highlights

  • Weekly live sessions with industry-leading experts.

  • Actionable insights into all major aspects of NIL.

  • Small-group format for interactive learning and networking.

NIL/mba Testimonials

Upcoming Cohort Schedule

The NIL/mba Speaker Series runs in 5 cohorts throughout the year, with a maximum of 20 participants per cohort. Cohorts sell out, so please add your name to the waiting list.

  • February/March Cohort: February 5 - March 12 (completed)

  • April/May Cohort: April 16 - May 21

  • July/August Cohort: July 2 - August 6

  • September/October Cohort: September 10 - October 15

  • November/December Cohort: November 12 - December 17

NIL/mba Certification

Earn a certification that demonstrates mastery of NIL topics.

Your digital certification includes:

  • Issue date, badge description, and skills earned.

  • Shareable on LinkedIn, resumes, CVs, and websites.

  • Unique verification URL for credibility.

Tuition & Discounts

  • Early Registration Discount: $995 ($250 off until April 4)

  • Standard Tuition: $1,245

The Digital NIL/mba is also Available!

The NIL/mba is available in an on-demand, digital course format and can be purchased today for $199.

Read more and purchase by clicking here.