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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 Live 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 Live Testimonials
Upcoming Cohort Schedule
The NIL/mba sessions are run 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.