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BACHELOR OF SPORTS MANAGEMENT 2023/2024 ACADEMIC SESSION
Course Code VIA1004
Course Title SPORT SOCIOLOGY
Credit 3
Medium of Instruction English, Malay
Course Pre-requisite(s)/ Minimum None
Requirement(s)
Course Learning Outcomes At the end of the course, students are able to:
1. Discuss the concepts in sports and factors which influence sport participation.
2. Explain the relationship between sports and related social institutions
3. Discuss the issues and future of sport in society.
Synopsis of Course Contents This course assesses sport in society and discusses socio-cultural issues, equity and other
issues related to sport. The social, cultural, political and economic significance of sport will be
discussed. Discussion topics will revolve around issues related to structures, functions and
sport organizations in modern society. The situation in Malaysia will be highlighted.
Main Reference 1. Coakley, J. (2017). Sport in society: Issues and controversies (12th ed.). New York, NY:
McGraw-Hill Education.
2. Craig, P. (Ed.). (2016). Sport sociology (3rd ed.). London: Sage.
3. Delaney, T., & Madigan, T. (2015). The sociology of sports: An introduction (2nd ed.).
Jeffersen, NC: McFarland.
4. Woods, R. B. (2015). Social issues in sport (3rd ed.). Champaign, IL: Human Kinetics.
Assessment Weightage Continuous Assessment : 60%
Final Examination : 40%
Course Code VIA1005
Course Title BASIC ACCOUNTING AND FINANCE
Credit 3
Medium of Instruction English, Malay
Course Pre-requisite(s)/ Minimum None
Requirement(s)
Course Learning Outcomes At the end of the course, students are able to:
1. Describe the basic concepts of business and principles of financial management.
2. Discuss contemporary theories, methods and principles of accounting and finance.
3. Apply the conceptual framework of financial accounting, bookkeeping and able to report
and analyse financial statements of profit and non-profit organisations.
Synopsis of Course Contents This course discusses the basic principles of financial management and accounting in the
context of business and non-profit organization management and environment as well as
economic situation in Malaysia. Students will be exposed to the basic theories, methods and
process of financial and accounting principles as well as the techniques applied for analysis
of financial information in business decision-making and for non-profit organisation.
Main Reference 1. Matthew T Brown, Daniel Rascher, Mark S Nagel, Chad Mcevoy (2016) Financial
Management in the Sport Industry, Holcomb Hathaway.
2. Bob Stewart (2014) Sport Funding and Finance. 2nd edition. Routledge.
3. Fried et al (2013). Sport Finance: 3rd Edition. Human Kinetics. Champaign.III
4. Timothy J. Gallagher (et-al) 2013. Financial Management – Principles and Practice
th
7 Edition. Prentice Hall.
Assessment Weightage Continuous Assessment : 60%
Final Examination : 40%
Course Code VIA2001
Course Title RESEARCH METHODOLOGY IN SPORT MANAGEMENT
Credit 3
Medium of Instruction English, Malay
Course Pre-requisite(s)/ Minimum None
Requirement(s)
Course Learning Outcomes At the end of the course, students are able to:
1. Explain the methods used in research.
2. Analyse Sport Management research found in the literature.
3. Develop a research proposal.
Synopsis of Course Contents This course exposes students to research process including identifying problem statements,
collecting relevant information from previous related studies, understanding data collection