Sport Venue Management (5 cr)

Evaluation scale

0-5

Objective

The object of the course
After completing this course, you will learn the main characteristics, functions and management issues of sport facilities and know about their historic development and current economic, socio-cultural, and political meaning. You will know about the planning process as well as the management of the facilities throughout their life cycle.

Course competences
Sustainable Development Competence: You are aware of sustainable development goals.

Sport Business Management Competence: You critically review and understand the core concepts of sport business management and gain knowledge and skills in sport management, sport marketing, entrepreneurship, and finance.

The learning objectives of the course
Upon completion of the course, you recognize the importance of sustainable development for sport facility planning and feasibility. You are familiar with the core concepts of sport venue management, and you attempt to seek knowledge and skills in differences of sport facilities in various cultural context.

Content

The content of the course consist the following theories and matters of venue management: feasibility study as basis for planning a sport facility and life cycle of sport facilities, interdependence between construction and operation, business planning for a sport facility, significance of architecture and room layout for operation, marketing of sport facilities and sustainability of sport facilities.

Location and time

Three intensive days on-campus will take place 23.-25.10.2025, Thursdau 12-18, Friday 9-16, Saturday 9-14.

Introductory Webinar: two weeks prior the on-campus period (Online17-18:30).

Materials

Schwarz, E., Shibli, S., Hall, S. (2025) Sport facility operations management: A global perspective. London: Routledge. Available as an e-book in Jamk library.

O’Brolcháin, Fiachra, Simone de Colle, Bert Gordijn (2019): The Ethics of Smart Stadia: A Stakeholder Analysis of the Croke Park Project. In: Science and Engineering Ethics, vol. 25, pp. 737–769. Available through Jamk library.

Teaching methods

The primary mode of delivery is a combination of in-class activities on campus including both lectures and group work activities. The in-class activities deepen the learning in the forms of tutorials, individual and case works, reflection and guidance.

After the on-campus period an independent assignment has to be submitted.

This course is possible to study independently but that requires more effort from the student. All material is available on Moodle.

Employer connections

Various kinds of introductions to working life, real life cases, facility visits and international visiting lecturers.

Exam schedules

No exam.

International connections

The course includes international case studies. Course is taught by international visiting professor.

Completion alternatives

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

Course workload:
- Teaching sessions 18 hours
- Development assignments 60 hours.
- Webinars and preparations for them 12 hours.
- Independent study and readings 45 hours.

Assessment criteria, satisfactory (1)

Sufficient 1
You are familiar some of the key concepts and terms and can recognize typical sustainability problems in venue management. You address elements relevant for facility planning. You attempt to find justified and sustainable solutions for managerial problems and risks for feasibility.

Satisfactory 2
You can define some of the key concepts and terms and attempt to solve typical sustainability problems in venue management. You understand the elements relevant for facility planning. You show some sustainable solutions for managerial problems and risks for feasibility.

Assessment criteria, good (3)

Good 3
You know the key concepts and terms and can solve typical sustainability problems in venue management. You know how to promote the elements relevant for facility planning and feasibility. You use justified, and sustainable solutions for managerial problems and risks.

Very Good 4
You master the key concepts and terms and can solve typical sustainability problems in venue management. You promote the elements relevant for facility planning and feasibility. You use justified, sustainable, and innovative solutions for managerial problems and risks.

Assessment criteria, excellent (5)

Excellent 5
You propose justified solutions at sustainability problems in venue management. You promote sustainable development for facility planning and feasibility. You create justified and innovative solutions for managerial problems and utilize business knowledge and skills to enhance both the brand and legacy of your facility operations.

Qualifications

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Further information

The course assessment is based on the written course criteria, including case assignments and final development assignment.