International Business of Sport - BHH4018

Assessment 1: Other

Activities providing opportunities for formative assessment will generally be integrated into the teaching and learning process and apply to all components of summative assessment.  The nature of the formative assessment tasks used will be at the discretion of the tutor, to include for example, workshop exercises, quizzes, group discussions. 

Other

Assessment 2: Exam

Exam

Assessment 1: Written Assignment

Written Assignment

<p>Sport is a significant industry that plays an important role in contemporary society. It is a key contributor to the events industry as it produces some of the world’s largest and most prestigious events. For this reason, sport is analysed in this module at both domestic and international level. The business of sport and the strategic management that is associated to it is fundamental to any individual who has an expressed interest in sport event management. Through analysing the structure and scope of the sector this module aims to provide students with a deep understanding of how sport should be managed as a business in the 21st century. Links between existing strategic management theory, governance theory and operational theory will  be developed in order to provide students with the ability evaluate the strategic approaches that contribute to the success or failure of sport both on a global and national level.  A range of case studies will provide the opportunity to discuss the range of issues and problems that face modern day sports managers.</p>

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BHH4018 - International Business of Sport

International Business of Sport

Evaluate and identify the different types of strategy associated with sports organisations. 

Develop an in depth understanding of the historical origins of sport as well as the nature and structure of both domestic and international sport.

Assess the planning and management processes required in the management of sporting organisations.

Evaluate the socio-economic impact of sport organisations internationally. 

Critically evaluate the importance of strategy in sport and the problems associated with it.

Evaluate the lessons learnt from the success and failure of the sports industry.

Understand the importance and definitions of governance, ethics and risk in relation to management in sport. 

Critically evaluate the role of strategic planning and its importance in the sports events industry.