Critical Issues in International Sport Management (MSPO4263)

The module focuses on the most important themes and challenges to the international management of sport, in particular the governance structure and function of sports bodies and the ‘trade-off’ value that sports events bring to the world stage. Emphasis will be placed on case study analysis of sporting organisations engaged in grass roots activity to those with a worldwide remit.

Part of International Sport Management MSc

This module is part of the University’s International Sport Management MSc . You will study alongside other students on this course. The module is also part of the Professional Development MA/MSc course - a flexible course that you help design to take your career to the next level.

Overview

Intended Learning Outcomes

On successful completion of the module, students should be able to:

Critically evaluate examples of governance practice of sport organisations and the factors influencing their governance decisions
Critically assess the influencing context for sporting organisations when determining their policy focus, initiatives and desired outcomes
Appreciate the importance of good governance practice for all sporting organisations, in all sectors and at all levels of the sports spectrum – grass roots to international federations
Critically examine the impacts – economic, environmental, socio-cultural – and legacy of sports events on societal stakeholders
Forecast the impact of sports events at the global, national, regional, and local level
Build objective and robust, evidence-based proposals for the selection and sanctioning of sports events
Critically appraise the ‘value’ of sports events as an investment opportunity for governments and cities.

Indicative Content

The international significance of sport
Concepts (ethics and principles) of good governance in sport
Sport governance roles, responsibilities and organisational structures
Influences on sport governance – regulatory environment, sport policy, globalisation
Risks, compliance and conformance in sport governance
Who owns sport?
The strategic sport event planning process: bidding, control and evaluation
The economic, environmental, social and cultural impact of sports and events
Investigating sport event legacy
Planning for an oral presentation
Weekly case study analysis task

It is expected that all advertised modules will run, but there may be situations where there are insufficient students to make a particular module viable.

Career benefits

Completing this module should have a direct impact on your career where it requires skills, knowledge and ability in the area of International Sports Management.

Completing work for this module also provides an opportunity to demonstrate your professional understanding and capabilities in annual reviews, in seeking increments and promotions, or job interviews.

Module delivery

This module is delivered in taught face to face sessions in a block of learning activites that takes place in September and January. Followed by weekly on campus sessions.

Assessment

Assessment of this module includes a Portfolio (including presentation and discussion- to include peer assessment). The portfolio will examine theories, concepts and issues relating to the governance of sports bodies. It will crystalize the key drivers, impacts, ‘value’ and legacy of sport events to determine applied solutions to the challenges faced in managing sport internationally.

Entry Requirements

Entry to this module requires registration to a postgraduate award in Professional Development. The module is also available as a stand alone module, anyone wishing to take this module as a stand alone module should contact the admissions team.

No prior study is required for this module, but it is advisable to contact the module leader prior to selection of this module.