6 ECTS credits
165 h study time

Offer 1 with catalog number 4018704FNR for all students in the 1st and 2nd semester at a (F) Master - specialised level.

Semester
1st and 2nd semester
Enrollment based on exam contract
Impossible
Grading method
Grading (scale from 0 to 20)
Can retake in second session
Yes
Enrollment Requirements
For this course you have to meet certain enrolment requirements. For an overview of the enrolment requirements check https://www.vub.be/en/studying-vub/practical-info-for-students/study-guidance/study-path/individual-study-path#paragraph--id--71647 
Taught in
Dutch
Faculty
Faculty of Physical Education and Physiotherapy
Department
Bewegings- en Sportwetenschappen
Educational team
Jo Van Hoecke (course titular)
Inge Derom
Activities and contact hours
30 contact hours Lecture
90 contact hours Independent or External Form of Study
Course Content

This course will be organised through block teaching as the start-up of a business is the central idea of the course. Block teaching is suitable because students can first acquire knowledge and insight into the different elements of a business plan and subsequently apply these elements to their own business. Guest speakers will be invited when possible to elaborate upon specific elements of sport business. The development of the business plan will be done in groups (maximum 4 students per group), which will be done conceptually as well as operationally. The elements that should be included in the sport business plan are discussed during the course and include, among others, the business model canvas, the chosen form of business, the mission, vision and organisational chart of the company, an environmental analysis, a commercial and financial plan, and so on. The business plan will be submitted in written format and will be orally presented in presence of all students (compulsory attendance) and possibly guest speakers or relevant individuals from the field. This course is organised in cooperation with Vlajo.

Course material
Digital course material (Recommended) : Digitaal cursusmateriaal, Van Hoecke & Derom, Canvas
Practical course material (Recommended) : Small Business Project, Vlajo
Additional info

The costs regarding this course are borne by the student and can neither be passed on to fellow students nor recovered from the lecturer or faculty. If you experience payment difficulties as a result of these additional costs, you can contact Student Social Services via studentenstatuut.studiefinanciering@vub.be or + 32 2 629 23 15.

Learning Outcomes

Specific learning outcomes

A Master of Science in Movement and Sport Sciences: 

  1. Can identify, describe and explain the most important elements of a business plan and business model.  

  2. Can apply the basic concepts of a business plan to solve simple management questions.

  3. Understands the complexity and dynamics of business management through knowledge and application of the Business Model Canvas.

  4. Can integrate and apply financial principles in a real and competitive environment.

  5. Develops entrepreneurial competences. 

  6. Can build knowledge through the collection, processing and assessment of information.

  7. Can report findings and conclusions in a written document and present them orally.

  8. Can collaborate with others and provide leadership. 

Grading

The final grade is composed based on the following categories:
Written Exam determines 20% of the final mark.
SELF Teamwork determines 60% of the final mark.
SELF Presentation determines 20% of the final mark.

Within the Written Exam category, the following assignments need to be completed:

  • Written Exam with a relative weight of 20 which comprises 20% of the final mark.

Within the SELF Teamwork category, the following assignments need to be completed:

  • Written Business Plan with a relative weight of 60 which comprises 60% of the final mark.

Within the SELF Presentation category, the following assignments need to be completed:

  • Presentation Business Plan with a relative weight of 20 which comprises 20% of the final mark.

Additional info regarding evaluation

Please refer to the learning platform.

 

Allowed unsatisfactory mark
The supplementary Teaching and Examination Regulations of your faculty stipulate whether an allowed unsatisfactory mark for this programme unit is permitted.

Academic context

This offer is part of the following study plans:
Master of Linguistics and Literary Studies: Profile Profile Literary Studies
Master of Movement and Sports Sciences: Sports Policy and Sports Management Profile Profile Sports Policy and Sports Management (only offered in Dutch)