• Strategic Management in Sports (YHSW0400-3003),
         01.03.2023 – 30.04.2023,  5 cr  (ZJAYHS22S1, ...) — Face-to-face +-
    Learning outcomes of the course
    Upon completion of this course you will be able to
    - critically analyze the relevant aspects of strategic management theory and practice as they relate to the management of sport organizations
    - identify and analyze complex management problems in sport organization and provide solutions to them
    - evaluate the strategic management process, different types of strategies and the role of performance measurement for sport businesses
    - investigate the skills and knowledge applicable to the process of planning the future of an organization, with a focus on key concepts of strategic planning, strategy formulation, ethical and environmental analysis, strategy implementation and measurement
    Prerequisites and co-requisites
    BBA in business or economics or sport or equal.
    Course contents
    - Introduction to Strategy
    - Organizational Behavior and Culture
    - Leadership in Sport
    - Industry and Competitive Analysis
    - Strategic Planning in Sport Organization
    Assessment criteria
    Assessment criteria - grade 1 and 2
    Adequate 1
    You able to recognize the contribution that effective strategic management can make to the achievement of the organisation's strategic objectives. You take responsibility of your own work. You are able to communicate your findings in oral and written form responsibly. There are some issues in complying with JAMK reporting instructions.

    Satisfactory 2
    You are able to recognize the contribution that effective strategic management can make to the achievement of the organisation's strategic objectives. You are able to identify the different strategic needs of firms and the link between HR strategy and performance. You are able to work independently and take responsibility of your team’s work. You are able to communicate your findings in oral and written form responsibly. There are minor issues in complying with JAMK reporting instructions.
    Assessment criteria - grade 3 and 4
    Good 3
    You know the contribution that effective strategic management can make to the achievement of the organisation's strategic objectives. You are able to recognise different strategic perspectives impacting the organisational performance. You understand how different strategies can contribute into sport business performance. You can combine the theoretical framework and practice. You can evaluate your work and develop your know-how. You are able to communicate your findings in oral and written form responsibly in a well-structured manner. Your text mainly follows the JAMK reporting instructions.

    Very good 4
    You know how to evaluate alternative conceptual frameworks for the analysis of key performance indicators. You are able to suggest and argument for alternative practices based on relevant theories. You are able to critically analyze your learning and develop your skills. You can produce relevant, logical and analytical content. You are able to communicate your findings in oral and written form responsibly and in a well-structured manner, and according to JAMK reporting instructions.
    Assessment criteria - grade 5
    Excellent 5
    You know how to create a development plan/a new strategy for a sport business. You are able to critically evaluate and suggest improvement ideas for management practises and are able find solutions that are well argument and built on topical practises and academic literature and research. You take responsibility of developing your expertise in this area and you are able to critically evaluate your own learning and progression. You present convincing results and content, and you are able to combine different frameworks and findings in your reporting. You are able to communicate your findings in oral and written form responsibly and in a well-structured manner, complying fully with JAMK reporting instructions.
    Language of instruction

    English

    Location and time

    Spring semester.

    Planned learning activities, teaching methods and guidance

    Course is a hybrid on-campus and online study entity. It combines face-to-face and distance learning methods where students participate in lectures (online or physical), workshops and other study activities. On-campus studies are organized as intensive 3 day period.

    Lectures, online webinars, assignments, individual studies.

    Learning materials and recommended literature

    Selected academic articles and other readings. The reading list will be published prior to the course.

    Lecturer(s)

    Pia Kreus, Tara Mahoney, Aila Ahonen

    Campus

    Main Campus

    Internationality

    Visiting professor from abroad.

    Timing

    01.03.2023 - 30.04.2023

    Learning assignments and student workload

    On-campus days 25 hours
    Individual study 50 hours
    Assignments 40 hours
    Virtual studies 20 hours

    Enrollment

    06.02.2023 - 12.02.2023

    Content scheduling

    3 days intensive contact study period in March.
    Online studies and distance learning (individual studies) period March-May.

    Groups
    • ZJAYHS22S1
    • YHS22S1
    • YHS23VK
    • YBB23VK
    Alternative learning methods

    Prior learning can be recognized through similar master level studies or work experience which will be assessed for each course by the course instructor.

    Seats

    0 - 45

    Assessment methods

    Instructor in charge: Professor Tara Mahoney, Cortland, NY, USA.

    Exchange students: 5

    Degree Programme

    Master's Degree Programme in Sport Business Management

    Mode of delivery

    Face-to-face

    Credits
    • 5 cr
    Unit

    School of Business