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James Allen, Ph.D., is a Professor of Economics and Business Administration at Presbyterian College. His primary affiliations include the Department of Business Administration, where he teaches courses such as Business Statistics, Management of Sport Industries, and Business Law. He holds a Ph.D. in Human Performance (minor in Statistics) from the University of Southern Mississippi, an M.S. in Sport Administration from Florida State University, and a B.S. in Media Production (minor in Counselor Education) from the University of Florida.
Dr. Allen’s research focuses on Sport Marketing, Sport Management, and Sport Finance, with recent emphasis on Return on Investment (ROI) of college degrees and mentoring Honors Research Projects. His work bridges academic and practical domains, addressing topics like athletic coach salaries, fan discrimination, and international student engagement in sport.
His publications span over a decade, analyzing themes such as UEFA Champions League financial dynamics, wheelchair rugby consumption patterns, and gender differences in spectator behavior. Recent articles (2023) highlight market inefficiencies in FBS football coaching salaries and fan discrimination in Football Championship Subdivision games.
- Awards: Best Track Paper (SEDSI 2025), Harry B. Solmson Chair (2013-2015), NACADA Outstanding Advisor (2013), and Outstanding Doctoral Student (2009).
- Advising: Active mentor for Business Administration Honors students, though no specific grant details are listed.
He is based in Jacobs 219 and reachable at jtallen@presby.edu.
