Nordplus Social Entrepreneurship in Sport (3cr)
Course unit code: HB00CY53
General information
- Credits
- 3 cr
- Teaching language
- English
- Responsible person
- Aila Ahonen
Objective
This study module is part of the Nordplus ARISES sport entrepreneurship project. The project includes a 3 ECTS study module in autumn 2025, spring 2026, autumn 2026, and spring 2027. The module will accept 4 students per implementation and will be carried out in collaboration with partner countries.
The objective of this course:
You understand the basic concepts of sport entrepreneurship.
Learning objectives of this course:
You are able to implement the concepts of sport entrepreneurship in real life situations by solving a case study given during the mobility period.
Content
This course utilizes innovative learning methods in the form of social entrepreneurship hackathons to increase knowledge and acquire new perspectives for all partners. Keywords are equal opportunities, social sustainability and sound competition. The aim is to exchange knowledge about how the sport sector across the partner countries face challenges and deals with social inclusion and equity issues.
Assessment criteria, approved/failed
Pass
Active participation in the pre-meetings and during mobility study abroad trip. Group work completed.
Further information
Student mobility funded by Nordplus. Four sport business students may participate per semester. Application period announced in Sport Business Moodle workspace.