Programme Specification
MSc Sport Business and Innovation
Academic Year: 2017/18
This specification provides a concise summary of the main features of the programme and the learning outcomes that a typical student might reasonably be expected to achieve and demonstrate if full advantage is taken of the learning opportunities that are provided.
This specification applies to delivery of the programme in the Academic Year indicated above. Prospective students reviewing this information for a later year of study should be aware that these details are subject to change as outlined in our Terms and Conditions of Study.
This specification should be read in conjunction with:
- Reg. XXI (Postgraduate Awards) (see University Regulations)
- Module Specifications
- Summary
- Aims
- Learning outcomes
- Structure
- Progression & weighting
Programme summary
| Awarding body/institution | Loughborough University |
| Teaching institution (if different) | |
| Owning school/department | Loughborough University in London |
| Details of accreditation by a professional/statutory body | |
| Final award | MSc |
| Programme title | Sport Business and Innovation |
| Programme code | LLPT52/LLPT53 |
| Length of programme | 1 year up to 4 years |
| UCAS code | N/a |
| Admissions criteria | http://www.lboro.ac.uk/study/postgraduate/programmes/departments/london/sport-business-innovation/ |
| Date at which the programme specification was published | Wed, 12 Jul 2017 15:12:25 BST |
1. Programme Aims
- Use action based learning to develop insight into the knowledge and skills required for innovation in the sports industries
- Develop the critical analysis skills required to evaluate and reflect on the innovation process and the behaviours required to manage innovation in the sports industry
- To develop a critical understanding of the dynamics of the sport business sector
- To provide students with the skills of advanced networking and team working in order to compete in a rapidly changing business environment
2. Relevant subject benchmark statements and other external reference points used to inform programme outcomes:
- UK Quality Code for Higher Education, The Quality Assurance Agency for Higher Education, April 2012, especially Part A: Setting and maintaining academic standards:
- The Frameworks for Higher Education Qualifications in England, Wales and Northern Ireland (FHEQ), the QAA, August 2008
- Master’s Degree Characteristics, the QAA, March 2010
- The Higher Education Credit Framework for England, the QAA, August 2008
- The Quality Code, Part B: Assuring and enhancing academic quality
- Chapter B1: Programme Design, Development and Approval
- Chapter B3: Learning and Teaching
- Chapter B4: Enabling student development and achievement
- Chapter B6: Assessment of students
- Subject benchmark for the Hospitality, Leisure, Sport and Tourism group
(http://www.qaa.ac.uk/Publications/InformationAndGuidance/Documents/HLST08.pdf)
- Master’s Degree Subject Benchmark for Business and management, the QAA, 2007
3. Programme Learning Outcomes
3.1 Knowledge and Understanding
On successful completion of this programme, students should be able to demonstrate knowledge and understanding of…
- K1 key concepts and theories associated with business innovation and entrepreneurship
- K2 the nature of the international sports markets and the operating environment of sport industries
3.2 Skills and other attributes
a. Subject-specific cognitive skills:
On successful completion of this programme, students should be able to…
- C1 understand and apply concepts and theories relevant to the sport business sector
- C2 critically analyse business strategy and practice
b. Subject-specific practical skills:
On successful completion of this programme, students should be able to…
- P1 conduct a market/company analysis
- P2 Analyse and evaluate the business strategy of a sport organisation/business
- P3 Identify and evaluate the resource requirements for new businesses
- P4 Design, conduct and evaluate a small scale research project
c. Key transferable skills:
On successful completion of this programme, students should be able to…
- T1 Manage their own self-directed learning
- T2 Communicate effectively both in writing and orally
- T3 Demonstrate skills in the use of information technology
- T4 Demonstrate skills in data analysis
- T5 Work effectively as part of a team
4. Programme structure
List compulsory and optional modules in each Part semester (Code, title, modular weight).
|
Code |
Title |
Modular Weight |
Semester |
C/O |
|
LLP008 |
Collaborative Project
|
15
|
1-2 |
C |
|
LLP307 |
Global Sports Markets and Industries
|
15 |
1 |
C |
|
LLP201 |
Innovation Management |
15
|
1 |
C |
|
LLP202 |
Entrepreneurship |
15
|
1 |
O |
|
LLP315
|
Sport Business Statistics and Analytics |
15 |
1 |
O |
|
LLP301 |
Leadership Models and Practices: Application to a Sport Context |
15 |
1 |
O |
|
LLP121
|
Principles of Data Science |
15 |
1 |
O |
|
LLP312 |
New Media and Analytics for Sport Business |
15 |
2 |
C |
|
LLP310 |
Sport Economics and Law
|
15 |
2 |
C |
|
LLP204 |
Strategy and Planning
|
15 |
2 |
C |
|
LLP206 |
Understanding Business Failure
|
15 |
2 |
O |
|
LLP203 |
Funding
|
15 |
2 |
O |
| LLP303 | Analysing the Contruction of Leadership for a Sport Context | 15 | 2 | O |
|
LLP313 |
Digital Sport Technologies: Evolution and Application |
15 |
2 |
O |
|
LLP501 |
Dissertation |
60
|
2 |
C |
Students must choose and complete any 1 optional from the 4 optional modules in the first semester. Students must also choose and complete any 1 optional from the 4 optional modules in the second semester.
5. Criteria for Progression and Degree Award
In order to be eligible for the award, candidates must satisfy the requirements of regulation XXI.
All modules available in the Special Assessment Period (SAP) unless specified in the Module Specification.
6. Relative Weighting of Parts of the Programme for the Purposes of Final Degree Classification
Not Applicable
