Dr. Brian Mills

Associate Professor

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Biography

Brian Mills is an Associate Professor at the University of Texas at Austin's Department of Kinesiology and Health Education. He holds multiple master's degrees in Sport Management, Statistics, and Applied Economics, in addition to a Ph.D. in Sport Management from the University of Michigan. His research primarily focuses on labor market power within professional sports, with his findings frequently discussed in major media outlets such as The New York Times, The Washington Post, Wall Street Journal, ESPN, and Sports Illustrated. He has been honored as a Research Fellow by the North American Society for Sport Management and teaches both graduate and undergraduate courses in Sport Economics, Sport Finance, Strategy, and Statistics. Mills has published numerous articles in reputable journals, contributing to the field's understanding of economic factors affecting sport management, including competitive balance in college athletics and the impact of information on market efficiency.

Research Interests

Courses

KIN f356: Revenue Budgeting Sport-Wb KIN 395: 83-Sports Economics KIN 395: 44-Sport Finance-Wb KIN 395: 80-Statistical Methods Educ/Health KIN 357: Strategic Management Sports Organizations KIN 395: Sport Economics KIN 395: Sport Finance KIN 395: Quantitative Methods Edu/Health

Requirements for University of Texas at Austin

Master Program
Requirements
GPA Requirement
Required:3
GRE General
TOEFL
Total
Required:79
IELTS
Overall
Required:6.5
Prerequisites
Bachelor's degree from a regionally accredited institution
Application Checklist
  • Online application
  • Application fee
  • Official transcripts
  • Statement of Purpose
  • Three letters of recommendation
  • CV/Resume
Specialization Notes

General requirements for the Graduate School at UT Austin apply to all programs unless otherwise specified.