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Description of Individual Course Units
Course Unit CodeCourse Unit TitleType of Course UnitYear of StudySemesterNumber of ECTS Credits
SYB210BSports EconomicsCompulsory244
Level of Course Unit
First Cycle
Objectives of the Course
The economic view of sports and its relation with other sectors related to sports, examining the ways of applying the principles of economy in sports
Name of Lecturer(s)
Learning Outcomes
1To learn the place of sport in the world economy and its relationship with other industries
2To be able to evaluate the economic activities, efficiency and effectiveness of sports federations, leagues and teams.
3To be able to analyze the market structure of the sports organizations (federations, leagues, clubs) and the balance of competition, revenue sharing
4To be able to comprehend the approaches related to the appreciation of sports assets and financial analysis
Mode of Delivery
Normal Education
Prerequisites and co-requisities
Recommended Optional Programme Components
Course Contents
Development of the sports market, National economy and sports, Economic importance of sports, Sports demand
Weekly Detailed Course Contents
WeekTheoreticalPracticeLaboratory
1The appearance of sports economy, money and sports relationship, financial terms
2The structure of the sports sector as a line of business, the processes of sports finance
3Financing of professional sports
4Creating wealth in sports organizations
5Cartelization in sports, increasing game quality, strengthening the brand, controlling income sources and costs
6Financial management in sports: accounting and sports management
7Financial management in sports: control of accounts, balance sheets, profits and losses
8Midterm exam
9Incorporation in sports
10Financial analysis: profitability, financial soundness, operational efficiency measurements
11Financial planning and evaluation, budgeting and costs in sports
12Pricing and pricing strategies
13Cost-benefit analysis, visitor spending and calculation of economic impact
14Feasibility studies in sports economy and the future of the sports economy
15Final exam
Recommended or Required Reading
1-Stewart, B., (2007). Sport Funding and Finance. Netherlands: Elsevier. 2-Fried, G., Shapiro, S.T., Deschriver, T.D. (2003). Sport Finance. Canada: Human Kinetics. 3-Akşar, T., Merih, K. (2006). Futbol Ekonomisi. İstanbul: Literatür Yayıncılık.
Planned Learning Activities and Teaching Methods
Assessment Methods and Criteria
Term (or Year) Learning ActivitiesQuantityWeight
Midterm Examination1100
SUM100
End Of Term (or Year) Learning ActivitiesQuantityWeight
Final Examination1100
SUM100
Term (or Year) Learning Activities40
End Of Term (or Year) Learning Activities60
SUM100
Language of Instruction
Work Placement(s)
Workload Calculation
ActivitiesNumberTime (hours)Total Work Load (hours)
Midterm Examination122
Final Examination122
Attending Lectures14342
Individual Study for Mid term Examination10330
Individual Study for Final Examination14342
TOTAL WORKLOAD (hours)118
Contribution of Learning Outcomes to Programme Outcomes
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* Contribution Level : 1 Very low 2 Low 3 Medium 4 High 5 Very High