Course Description
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Course Name
The Business of Sport
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Host University
University of Westminster
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Location
London, England
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Area of Study
Sports Management
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Language Level
Taught In English
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Course Level Recommendations
Lower
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UK Credits
20 -
Recommended U.S. Semester Credits4
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Recommended U.S. Quarter Units6
Hours & Credits
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Overview
Sport is a high profile global business, which excites and entertains, builds allegiances and generates intense rivalries.As such it provides the perfect medium to explore important business concepts of relevance for private, public andnot-for-profit organisations. The module looks at concepts such as of value and price in sport, the market for (andmarketing of) sports products and services, issues of CSR and ethics in sport and the role of government regulations.Assessment: Group Presentation - Video and Script (50%) ; Exam (50%). *All transcripts are issued in UK credits.*All transcripts are issued in UK credits.
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