MA471 Key Concepts in Sport Management (Høst 2023)

Kort om emnet

This course provides in-depth knowledge of theories that are relevant within the academic field of sport management. The students will study perspectives rooted within organizational theory, leadership, marketing and public policy. Through case-based assignments and discussions, the students will be able to understand how theoretical understanding is important in analyzing and solving problems within and among organizations in the sport sector.

Læringsutbytte

After completing the course, the student will be able to

 

• identify and analyse contemporary problems and research related questions connected to organization and leadership of sports.

• analyse how different actors in sports work with marketing, sponsorships and communication.

• explain and analyse the complexity of the interplay between an organization and its stakeholders

• explain intra- and interorganizational processes within Norwegian and international sports on different levels: societal, organizational, group and individual level.

• explain and critically reflect about existing theories and methods in sport management.

• independently and in collaboration with others develop and examine a relevant research problem and develop practical implications for sport management.

Læringsformer og aktiviteter

• Mix of lectures, group discussions, and case work including student presentations.

• 3 interdisciplinary seminars

• The students shall participate actively and sufficiently in the classes

Arbeidskrav

• Mandatory submission of short reflections (individual and in small groups) in Canvas

• Mandatory participation at the seminars

• Mandatory participation at group presentations

Approved submissions and attendance are prerequisite for being able to sign up for the oral exam.

 

Presentations and discussions in class must be in English.

Vurdering/eksamen

• Written assignment. Pass/fail

• Group presentation. Pass/fail

• Oral exam at the end of the course. Graded A-F.

Kjernelitteratur

As we are in a transition phase between two systems, we refer to the Study Handbook 2023-2024 for literature for courses in the 2023-2024 academic year: https://www.nih.no/studier/program-og-emneplan-arkiv/2023-2024/.