Nordplus Social Entrepreneurship in Sport (3cr)
Code
General information
- Timing
- 01.08.2025 - 31.07.2026
- Implementation is running.
- Number of ECTS credits allocated
- 3 cr
- Local portion
- 3 cr
- Mode of delivery
- Face-to-face
- Unit
- School of Business
- Teaching languages
- English
- Degree programmes
- Bachelor's Degree Programme in International Business
- Teacher in charge
- Aila Ahonen
- Course
- HB00CY53
Unfortunately, no reservations were found for the realization Nordplus Social Entrepreneurship in Sport HB00CY53-3001. It's possible that the reservations have not yet been published or that the realization is intended to be completed independently.
Evaluation scale
Pass/Fail
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.
Location and time
Molde, Norway November 2025
Malmö, Sweden Spring 2026
Kaunas, Lithuania Fall 2026
Jyväskylä, Finland Spring 2027
Materials
The reading material will be provided in advance before the Hackathon event. The material includes academic articles, case study materials, and instructions regarding the Hackathon.
Teaching methods
The course includes a 3-day Hackathon event in the partner country as well as group meetings before the trip. Students will solve a task given by a local sports organization in international groups during the Hackathon.
The used method is based on problem based learning method and utilized both online and face-to-face.
Employer connections
Local sports organizations are involved in the implementation.
Exam schedules
No Exam.
International connections
Four Universities' common project.
Completion alternatives
None
Student workload
Meetings prior the Hakathonia 15 h
Reading material 38 h
Hakathon 28h
Assessment criteria, approved/failed
Pass
Active participation in the pre-meetings and during mobility study abroad trip. Group work completed.
Further information
Evaluation: Passed/Failed