Sports Science Faculty · Sport Management · Undergraduate
Course Objective
The aim of this course is to provide knowledge and skills in basic financial concepts, budgeting, saving, investment and financial planning in order to enable sports managers and athletes to act consciously in financial decision-making processes.
Course Content
Definition and importance of financial literacy, income-expense balance, personal and corporate budgeting, financial management in sports clubs, investment tools, savings strategies, debt management, sponsorship and financial sustainability, financial risk and ethics, digital finance tools and current case studies.
Required Resources
Brown, M. T., Rascher, D. A., Nagel, M. S., & McEvoy, C. D. (2016). Financial management in the sport industry.
Routledge. Downward, P., Dawson, A., & Dejonghe, T. (2009). Sports economics. Routledge.
Course Learning Outcomes
- Explains basic financial concepts and tools.
- Creates and evaluates budgets in the context of sports.
- Develops savings, investment and debt management strategies.
- Gains decision-making skills regarding sponsorship and club financing.
- Uses digital financial tools effectively and applies financial ethics.
Core Area Distribution
Teaching Methods
Assessment & Evaluation
ECTS / Workload
| Activity | Quantity | Duration (h) | Total Workload |
|---|---|---|---|
| Course Duration (Including Exam Week) | 16 | 2 | 32 |
| Out of Class Study Period | 15 | 4 | 60 |
| Midterm | 1 | 1 | 1 |
| Quiz | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Assignment | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Practice | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Final | 1 | 1 | 1 |
Course Schedule
| Week | Subject | Preparation |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Introduction to financial literacy | |
| 2 | Financial awareness in the context of sports | |
| 3 | Income and expense management | |
| 4 | Personal and professional budget preparation | |
| 5 | Financial structure and control in sports clubs | |
| 6 | Saving and investment awareness | |
| 7 | Debt and financial liabilities | |
| 8 | Midterm Exam | |
| 9 | Financial management of sponsorships | |
| 10 | Financial sustainability | |
| 11 | Financial planning for athletes | |
| 12 | Digital finance tools (mobile apps, crypto, etc.) | |
| 13 | Financial risk management and ethics | |
| 14 | Case study: Sports club bankruptcy, investment success, etc. | |
| 15 | General Review | |
| 16 | Final Exam |