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Study Course Description

Business Management

Main Study Course Information

Course Code
LSPA_058
Branch of Science
Health sciences
ECTS
2.00
Target Audience
Sports Trainer
LQF
Level 6
Study Type And Form
Full-Time; Part-Time

Study Course Implementer

Course Supervisor
Structure Unit Manager
Structural Unit
Department of Sports Theory
Contacts

LSPA, Brīvības gatve 333, Riga, LV-1006

About Study Course

Objective

Provides the possibility to improve theoretical knowledge and develop practical skills in business to be able to do and manage business.

Preliminary Knowledge

Study courses: foundations of business, microeconomics, macroeconomics.

Learning Outcomes

Knowledge

1.1. 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

1.5. Will know and use basic principles of project development and management. 6. Will use decision-making methods. Planning methods.

Competences

1.7. 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.

Assessment

Individual work

Title
% from total grade
Grade
1.

Individual work

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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.

Examination

Title
% from total grade
Grade
1.

Examination

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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.

Study Course Theme Plan

FULL-TIME
Part 1
  1. Class/Seminar

Modality
Location
Contact hours
On site
Other
2

Topics

Schedule of the most important events of a business plan.
  1. Class/Seminar

Modality
Location
Contact hours
On site
Other
2

Topics

Market management strategy in sports marketing business.
  1. Class/Seminar

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Other
2

Topics

Product or service.
  1. Lecture

Modality
Location
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On site
Other
2

Topics

Forms of business – legal and organisational issues of establishing it.
  1. Class/Seminar

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Location
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2

Topics

Functioning of a company.
  1. Class/Seminar

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Location
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2

Topics

Business plan, its content.
  1. Class/Seminar

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Location
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On site
Other
2

Topics

Company management and employed persons.
  1. Class/Seminar

Modality
Location
Contact hours
On site
Other
2

Topics

Finaces.
  1. Class/Seminar

Modality
Location
Contact hours
On site
Other
2

Topics

Market management strategy in sports marketing business.
  1. Class/Seminar

Modality
Location
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On site
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2

Topics

Business risks and problems.
  1. Class/Seminar

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Location
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2

Topics

Market analysis.
Total ECTS (Creditpoints):
2.00
Contact hours:
22 Academic Hours
Final Examination:
Exam
PART-TIME
Part 1
  1. Class/Seminar

Modality
Location
Contact hours
On site
Other
2

Topics

Product or service.
Total ECTS (Creditpoints):
1.00
Contact hours:
4 Academic Hours
Final Examination:
Test (Semester)
Part 2
  1. Class/Seminar

Modality
Location
Contact hours
On site
Other
2

Topics

Market management strategy in sports marketing business.
Total ECTS (Creditpoints):
1.00
Contact hours:
8 Academic Hours
Final Examination:
Exam

Bibliography

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