SR1S209 - Introduction to Sports Finance 01 Sep 2023 - 31 Aug 2029 | Version 1
Associated Module Information
| Module Code: | SR1S209 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Module Title: | Introduction to Sports Finance | ||
| Faculty: | Faculty of Life Sciences and Education | ||
| Faculty Group: | Sport | ||
| Faculty Sub Group: | Sports Coaching | ||
| Module Leader: | Adam Sherratt | ||
| Module Team: | Chris Emsley | ||
| First Intended Intake: | SEP 2023 | Final Year of Intake: | |
| Date Closed: | |||
| Credit Value: | 20 | Credit Level: | 4 |
| Language: | English | ||
| Percentage of Module Taught in Welsh: | 0 | ||
| Equivalent Module: | |||
| HECOS codes: | 100079 - business studies | ||
| HECOS Code Weighting: | 100 | ||
Document Version Information
| Version | 1 |
|---|---|
| Valid From | 01 Sep 2023 |
| Valid To | 31 Aug 2029 |
Module Aims
The module provides students with basic knowledge on financial reporting and financial management. Students will be able to understand the importance of making decisions about which investments sports organisations should make and how best to finance those investments. They will also be able to understand and interpret basic financial statements published by sports organisations.
Content Summary
Theoretical and practical implications of a range of business finance principles and how a business effectively reports and manages its finances.
Financial reporting:
Financial accounting
Regulatory frameworks in sport
The mechanics of financial accounting
Accounting records in Sport
Financial statements
Understanding and interpreting annual Reports
Financial Management:
Understanding the nature of cost in sport
Short term decision making
Budgeting and budgetary control
Investment appraisal and long term development
Sport funding and finance
Learning and Teaching Methods
| Activity Type | Hours |
|---|---|
| Lecture | 40 |
| Independent Study | 100 |
| Directed Study | 52 |
| Formative Assessment - Scheduled | 8 |
| Total Hours Selected | 200 |
Learning Outcomes
| # | Learning Outcome |
|---|---|
| LO1 | To demonstrate understanding of the key financial reporting and management functions required within a sporting context. |
| LO2 | To demonstrate the ability to analyse, interpret and apply knowledge of the key financial reporting and management functions in an appropriate sporting context. |
Module Requisites
N/A
Assessment Criteria
| Assessment Category | Assessment Type | Description | Duration | Word Count | Weight (%) | Best of? | Pass Mark |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Asynchronous Assessment | Presentation (Asynchronous) 1 | Review, analyse and interpret an organisations’ end of year financial position. Present the position back to a board of trustees. | 20 | N/A | 100 | No | 40 |
Assessment Matrix
| Assessment Type | Learning Outcomes | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| LO1 | LO2 | ||
| Presentation (Asynchronous) 1 | ✔ | ✔ | |