module specification

SP6065 - Business Developments in Sport (2024/25)

Module specification Module approved to run in 2024/25
Module title Business Developments in Sport
Module level Honours (06)
Credit rating for module 15
School School of Human Sciences
Total study hours 150
 
20 hours Assessment Preparation / Delivery
97 hours Guided independent study
33 hours Scheduled learning & teaching activities
Assessment components
Type Weighting Qualifying mark Description
Oral Examination 100%   Business Pitch (35 mins)
Running in 2024/25

(Please note that module timeslots are subject to change)
Period Campus Day Time Module Leader
Spring semester North Wednesday Morning

Module summary

This module is an introduction to the principles of business in the specific context of sports related ventures.

The aims of this module are aligned with the qualification descriptors within the Quality Assurance Agency’s, Framework for Higher Education Qualifications. More specifically, it aims to provide you with academic knowledge and understanding to implement good business practice including marketing, accounting, management, service and reflection. These topics should provide the underpinning information to allow you to harness an entrepreneurial approach to business and professional work to optimise your employability and performance. 

The module also seeks to develop your competence in discussion, oral presentation and written work, encouraging clarity of presentation and transferable tools often used in many employment settings.

Prior learning requirements

Available for Study Abroad? No

Syllabus

Business start-ups (LO1, LO2)
Live/real life market research (LO2)
Marketing (LO2)
Accounting (LO1)
Presentations (LO1, LO2, LO3)
Self-reflection (LO3)

Balance of independent study and scheduled teaching activity

The learning and teaching strategy will embrace a blended learning approach including, online resources, lectures, problem based learning, role playing, peer review, presentations and group work.

Learning outcomes

LO 1: Critically formulate a plan for a new business venture inclusive of account management and live/real life market research
LO 2: Plan and evaluate varying marketing strategies including web-based, social media, print and word of mouth
LO 3: Appraise and evaluate one’s own performance through self-reflection and analysis

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