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Study Course Description

Business Basics

Main Study Course Information

Course Code
LSPA_020
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
Latvian Academy of Sport Education (LASE)
Contacts

LSPA, Brīvības gatve 333, Riga, LV-1006

About Study Course

Objective

Provides the possibility to master theoretical knowledge and develop practical skills in business to build understanding of planning and starting business.

Preliminary Knowledge

General secondary education knowledge in the field of social sciences.

Learning Outcomes

Knowledge

1.1. To find one’s way in the main organisation principles of the sport education system. 2. To find one’s way in documents regulating the establishment of business.

Skills

1.3. In planning and evaluation of matters of organisation of business. 4. Evaluation of innovative types of business.

Competences

1.Ability to determine own business model and adapt plans for achieving the set goals in a changing environment.

Assessment

Individual work

Title
% from total grade
Grade
1.

Individual work

-
-
1) Analysis of business statistics; 2) Identifying innovative ways of doing business; 3) Assessment of business environment; 4) Study course examination; 5) Attitude (attendance, participation in a class, timely submission of works).

Examination

Title
% from total grade
Grade
1.

Examination

-
-
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. Lecture

Modality
Location
Contact hours
On site
Auditorium
2

Topics

Nature of business – historical development and main terms.
  1. Class/Seminar

Modality
Location
Contact hours
On site
Auditorium
2

Topics

Nature of business – historical development and main terms.
  1. Class/Seminar

Modality
Location
Contact hours
On site
Auditorium
2

Topics

Forms of business. Legal and organisational issues of establishing a business.
  1. Class/Seminar

Modality
Location
Contact hours
On site
Auditorium
2

Topics

Forms of business. Legal and organisational issues of establishing a business.
  1. Class/Seminar

Modality
Location
Contact hours
On site
Auditorium
2

Topics

Forms of business. Legal and organisational issues of establishing a business.
  1. Lecture

Modality
Location
Contact hours
On site
Auditorium
2

Topics

Types of financing business.
  1. Lecture

Modality
Location
Contact hours
On site
Auditorium
2

Topics

Types of financing business.
  1. Lecture

Modality
Location
Contact hours
On site
Auditorium
2

Topics

Life cycle of a business.
  1. Lecture

Modality
Location
Contact hours
On site
Auditorium
2

Topics

Life cycle of a business.
  1. Class/Seminar

Modality
Location
Contact hours
On site
Auditorium
2

Topics

Life cycle of a business.
  1. Lecture

Modality
Location
Contact hours
On site
Auditorium
2

Topics

Assessment of business environment.
  1. Class/Seminar

Modality
Location
Contact hours
On site
Auditorium
2

Topics

Assessment of business environment.
Total ECTS (Creditpoints):
2.00
Contact hours:
24 Academic Hours
Final Examination:
Exam
PART-TIME
Part 1
  1. Class/Seminar

Modality
Location
Contact hours
On site
Auditorium
2

Topics

Forms of business. Legal and organisational issues of establishing a business.
  1. Lecture

Modality
Location
Contact hours
On site
Auditorium
2

Topics

Types of financing business.
  1. Lecture

Modality
Location
Contact hours
On site
Auditorium
2

Topics

Assessment of business environment.
  1. Class/Seminar

Modality
Location
Contact hours
On site
Auditorium
2

Topics

Assessment of business environment.
Total ECTS (Creditpoints):
2.00
Contact hours:
12 Academic Hours
Final Examination:
Exam

Bibliography

Required Reading

1.

Forands I. Biznesa vadības tehnoloģijas. Rīga: Latvijas Izglītības fonds, 2009. (akceptējams izdevums)

2.

Hofs K.G. Biznesa ekonomika. Rīga: J.Rozes apgāds, 2019.

3.

Kotlers F. Mārketinga pamati. Rīga: Jumava, 2006. (akceptējams izdevums)

4.

Neilande J. Komersanta ABC. Rīga, Zvaigzne ABC, 2013.

5.

Praude V. Šalkovska J. Mārketinga komunikācijas : teorija un prakse. Rīga: Vaidelote, 2005. (akceptējams izdevums)

6.

Smith S., Milligan A. BOLD how to be brave in business and win. UK: Kogan Page Limited, 2011. (akceptējams izdevums)

7.

Ārvalstu studentiem/For international students:

8.

Smith S., Milligan A. BOLD how to be brave in business and win. UK: Kogan Page Limited, 2011. (akceptējams izdevums)

Additional Reading

1.

Sauka A., Rivža B. Latvijas ekonomikas un uzņēmējdarbības izaicinājumi. Rīga: Ventspils augstskola, 2014.

2.

Slavinska I. Uzņēmējdarbības plānošana un kontrole. Rīga: Biznesa augstskola “Turība”, 2003.

3.

Naits F. Apavu vīrs. Tallina: apgāds Helios Krjastus OU, 2017.

Other Information Sources

1.

Likumi

2.

Dienas bizness

3.

LR Uzņēmuma reģistrs

4.

ALTUM

5.

SEB

6.

Financial Times

7.

Ārzemju studentiem/For international students

8.

LR Company Register

9.

Laws