Business Management

Study Course Description

Course Description Statuss:Approved

Course Description Version:5.00

Study Course Accepted:01.11.2024 09:45:58

Study Course Information
Course Code:		LSPA_058		LQF level:		Level 6
Credit Points:		1.33		ECTS:		2.00
Branch of Science:		Sports Science		Target Audience:		Sports Trainer
Study Course Supervisor
Course Supervisor:		Signe Luika
Study Course Implementer
Structural Unit:		Latvian Academy of Sport Education (LASE)
The Head of Structural Unit:
Contacts:		LSPA, Brīvības gatve 333, Riga, LV-1006
Study Course Planning
Full-Time - Semester No.1
Lectures (count)		1	Lecture Length (academic hours)		2	Total Contact Hours of Lectures		2
Classes (count)		10	Class Length (academic hours)		2	Total Contact Hours of Classes		20
Total Contact Hours								22
Part-Time - Semester No.1
Lectures (count)		1	Lecture Length (academic hours)		2	Total Contact Hours of Lectures		2
Classes (count)		1	Class Length (academic hours)		2	Total Contact Hours of Classes		2
Total Contact Hours								4
Part-Time - Semester No.2
Lectures (count)			Lecture Length (academic hours)			Total Contact Hours of Lectures		0
Classes (count)		4	Class Length (academic hours)		2	Total Contact Hours of Classes		8
Total Contact Hours								8
Study course description
Preliminary Knowledge:
Study courses: foundations of business, microeconomics, macroeconomics.
Objective:
Provides the possibility to improve theoretical knowledge and develop practical skills in business to be able to do and manage business.
Topic Layout (Full-Time)
No.	Topic			Type of Implementation		Number	Venue
1	Forms of business – legal and organisational issues of establishing it.			Lectures		1.00	other
2	Business plan, its content.			Classes		1.00	other
3	Product or service.			Classes		1.00	other
4	Market analysis.			Classes		1.00	other
5	Market management strategy in sports marketing business.			Classes		2.00	other
6	Functioning of a company.			Classes		1.00	other
7	Company management and employed persons.			Classes		1.00	other
8	Schedule of the most important events of a business plan.			Classes		1.00	other
9	Business risks and problems.			Classes		1.00	other
10	Finaces.			Classes		1.00	other
Topic Layout (Part-Time)
No.	Topic			Type of Implementation		Number	Venue
1	Forms of business – legal and organisational issues of establishing it.			Lectures		0.50	other
2	Business plan, its content.			Lectures		0.50	other
3	Product or service.			Classes		1.00	other
4	Market analysis.			Classes		0.50	other
5	Market management strategy in sports marketing business.			Classes		1.00	other
6	Functioning of a company.			Classes		0.50	other
7	Company management and employed persons.			Classes		0.50	other
8	Schedule of the most important events of a business plan.			Classes		0.50	other
9	Business risks and problems.			Classes		0.50	other
10	Finaces.			Classes		0.50	other
Assessment
Unaided Work:
Characteristics of a product or service in the field of sport; market analysis; development of a marketing strategy; description of functioning of a company; description of company management and employed persons; schedule of the most important events of a business plan; development and presentation of a business plan in the field of sport.
Assessment Criteria:
For a student to get a successful assessment, differentiated test requirements: attitude towards education, development dynamics, active activity in seminars (50%) and independent learning performed by the student (50%). For mastering the study course, the student receives a differentiated assessment on a 10-point scale. To get a positive assessment for the study course, the total assessment should sum up to at least 4. The student receives assessment by summing up the number of points, assessing knowledge, skills and competences in the performance of individual tasks (independent works, productive activity during seminars, examination), attitude and individual development dynamics.
Final Examination (Full-Time):		Exam
Final Examination (Part-Time):		Exam
Learning Outcomes
Knowledge:		1. To define own business model for creating new values. 2. To use financial planning and forecasting methods to implement a business idea. 3. To critically assess risks related to planned activities for the implementation of a business idea. 4. To assume individual and team responsibility for creating new values.
Skills:		5. Will know and use basic principles of project development and management. 6. Will use decision-making methods. Planning methods.
Competencies:		7. Ability carry out own professional activities in accordance with the chosen business model. 8. Ability to develop a business plan based on the developed model.
Bibliography
No.	Reference
Required Reading
1	Alsiņa R., Gertners G. Uzņēmējdarbības plānošanas principi un metodes. R.: RTU, 2005. - 47 lpp. (akceptējams izdevums)
2	Diderihs H. Uzņēmumu ekonomika. Rīga: Zinātne, 2000. (akceptējams izdevums)
3	Forands I. Biznesa vadības tehnoloģijas. Rīga: Latvijas Izglītības fonds, 2009. (akceptējams izdevums)
4	Hofs K.G. Biznesa ekonomika. Rīga: J.Rozes apgāds, 2019.
5	Kotlers F. Mārketinga pamati. Rīga: Jumava, 2006. (akceptējams izdevums)
6	Neilande J. Komersanta ABC. Rīga, Zvaigzne ABC, 2013.
7	Michael J.Baker. Marketing Strategy&management. 9th edition, Palgrave, 2013.
8	Ārvalstu studentiem/For international students:
9	Michael J.Baker. Marketing Strategy&management. 9th edition, Palgrave, 2013.
Additional Reading
1	Šķiltere D. Uzņēmuma vadīšana. Rīga, 1998.
Other Information Sources
1	Likumi/Laws
2	LR Uzņēmumu reģistrs/Register of Companies of the Republic of Latvia
3	Dienas Bizness
4	MCkinsey