Biographical Profile
Interest Background
Professional Preparation
Positions & Appointments
Recognition Awards, Honors, & Fellowships
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Watanabe, Nicholas
Associate Professor
Nicholas Masafumi Watanabe is an assistant professor in the Department of Sport and Entertainment Management. Watanabe received his Master of Science in Leisure Studies and his Ph.D. in Recreation, Sport and Tourism from the University of Illinois. Prior to coming to South Carolina, Watanabe served as assistant professor from 2016–2017 and assistant teaching professor from 2010–2016 at the University of Missouri.
Biographical Profile
- College
- Hosp., Retail, & Sport Mgmt
- Department
- Sport & Entertainment Mgmt
- Tenure Status
- Tenured
Interest Background
- Interest Keywords
- Sports economics,
Big data and analytics,
Sport finance,
Social media,
Communication,
International sport,
Collegiate athletics
Professional Preparation(Education & Training)
| Dates | Institution | Location | Degree | Field of Study |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| University of Illinois | PhD | Recreation, Sport and Tourism | ||
| University of Illinois | M.S. | Leisure Studies |
Positions & Appointments
| Dates | Description | Institution/Entity |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 - 2016 | Assistant Teaching Professor | University of Missouri |
| 2016 - 2017 | Assistant Professor | University of Missouri |
| 2017 - Present | Assistant Professor, Department of Sport and Entertainment Management | University of South Carolina, Columbia, SC |
| 2018 | Editorial board member | Sport, Business and Management: An International Journal |
Recognition Awards, Honors, & Fellowships
| Dates | Type | Description | Foundation/Entity |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 | Award | Breakthrough Stars Award Recipient | University of South Carolina |
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