Curricula

Objectives

The object of the course
After completing this course, you will learn why and how to protect your business interests, assets, image, and intellectual property with legal tools. You can manage risks arising from legal liabilities and understand the procedures of disputes in international sport business environment. You understand the activities of an athlete manager and the agreements related to it. The ethical code of conduct in sport will be highlighted including sustainable decision-making.

Course competences
Ethics Competence: You promote equality and non-discrimination.

Operating in Workplace Competence: You are result-oriented and able to overcome obstacles at the workplace.

Sport Business Management Competence: You apply innovative and sustainable solutions to sport business management problems and utilize business intelligence data in decision-making.

The learning objectives of the course
Upon completion of the course, you recognize the liability of equal treatment of people. You are familiar with how to overcome legal conflicts to protect your business. You show some justified and innovative solutions for managerial problems and use of business intelligence.

Content

Legal content of this course will range from sources of law, choice of law, contract law, employment contract law, dispute resolution, international treaties, trademarks, image rights and naming rights will be covered. Integrity in sports, corruption and anti-doping activities will be highlighted.

Learning materials and recommended literature

Nafziger, J., & Gauthier, R. (Eds.). (2022). Handbook on International Sports Law. Cheltenham, UK: Edward Elgar Publishing.

Teaching methods

Course teaching leans on flipped classroom method. It includes a welcoming pre-webinar via ZOOM two weeks prior the contact days, three intensive days on campus and independent studies via Moodle workspace. The intensive days consist of lectures, visiting guest lectures, workshops and case work..
The course assessment is based on two separate individual written assignments. The student has an opportunity to gain individual guidance for the assignments and in the end written feedback is given for each learner from both of assignments.

Practical training and working life connections

Various kinds of introductions to working life alumni cooperation and international visiting lecturers,

International connections

Various kinds of introductions to internationality through international visiting lecturers.

Alternative completion methods

You have the right to apply for recognition of your studies if you have prior learning (e.g. university studies completed elsewhere) that can be accredited towards the degree you are currently completing.

The recognition of prior learning is possible in three primary ways: accreditation (replacement or inclusion), recognition of informal learning and studification. More precise info: JAMK Degree Regulations, section 17.

Student workload

One credit corresponds to an average of 27 hours of work, which means that the load of five credits is approximately 135 hours. The contact hours make to 17 hours, independent studying of course materials 48 hours and course assignments 70 hours.
Divided the amount for 8 weeks it means approximately 8 hours/week workload.

Further information for students

Exchange students:5


The assessment is based on learning objectives, quality and criteria, and self-evaluation by the student plays an important role in the process.

Evaluation scale

0-5

Evaluation criteria, satisfactory (1-2)

Sufficient 1
You can define some of the key concepts and terms and are able to recognize typical legal conflicts in sport business. You address the legal liability of equal treatment of people. You attempt to find justified and innovative solutions for managerial problems and use of business intelligence to enhance both the brand and value of your business.

Satisfactory 2
You are familiar with key concepts and terms and can recognize typical legal conflicts in sport business. You understand the legal liability of equal treatment of people and attempt to promote discrimination in your business. You show some justified and innovative solutions for managerial problems and for use of business intelligence to enhance both the brand and value of your business.

Evaluation criteria, good (3-4)

Good 3
You know the key concepts and terms and can solve typical legal conflicts in sport business. You know how to promote equal treatment of people in your actions and in business. You use justified and innovative solutions for managerial problems and utilise business intelligence to enhance both the brand and value of your business.

Very Good 4
You master the key concepts and terms and can solve typical legal conflicts in sport business. You promote equal treatment of people in your actions and in business. You use justified and innovative solutions for managerial problems and utilise business intelligence to enhance both the brand and value of your business.

Evaluation criteria, excellent (5)

Excellent 5
You can propose legally justified solutions at business problems. You know how use different types of contracts to protect your business, athletes and brand. You know how to choose from different contract types and how to limit the responsibilities and risks in international business. You promote the ethical values and norms of sport in your business. You create justified and innovative solutions for managerial problems and utilize business intelligence to enhance both the brand and value of your business.

Prerequisites

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