SPMT*2020 - Sport and Event Tourism
Course Description
This course provides an introduction to the multi-faceted sports and event tourism industry from a business perspective. It focusses on a range of major sporting events such as the Olympics, national and international championships, and their influence on the sport tourism market in Canada. Students will understand components of sport management, event logistics, sponsorship, hospitality and licensing agreements.
What You'll Learn
Upon successful completion of this course, you will be able to:
- Define sport management and understand the facets of the sport and event management industry
- Identify the unique business components of the sport industry
- Explain the relevance of ethical, legal, and sociological concepts to the management of sport
- Identify research questions in sport management and demonstrate the ability to analyze and interpret published research as part of the evidence-based decision-making process
- Become members of the profession who will have a positive influence on how sport is managed in the future
- Explain the importance of a professional perspective
- Exhibit critical professional skills and attitudes
- Demonstrate a critical understanding and evaluation of the key challenges facing the sport industry
- Demonstrate an appreciation of diversity and gender equity through the use of unbiased language and an inclusive approach to communication and management
Additional Requirements
Pre-requisite(s): 2.00 credits including (MGMT*1000 or MGMT*2150)
Equate(s): HTM*2020 - The Business of Sport and Event Tourism
Restriction(s): This is a Priority Access Course. Enrolment may be restricted to particular programs or specializations. See department for more information.
Note:
Additional Technical Requirements
This course will use the following:
- Feedback Fruits tool for Peer Review
- Respondus tool to invigilate one or more exams
Please view the Technical Considerations.
Technical Requirements
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*Course details are subject to change.