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Corporate Finance
REGGIO DI CALABRIA
Overview
Date/time interval
Syllabus
Course Objectives
By the end of the course, students will be able to:
- Understand the key principles of business economics and management.
- Learn the peculiarities of sports sector.
- Apply tools for strategic and operational business management of sport organizations.
- Approach value creation processes and the role of business functions.
In the following lines, you can find the same objectives articulated according to the Dublin Descriptors:
- (knowledge and understanding) understand the fundamental principles of economics and business management, with specific reference to the peculiarities of the sports sector and its economic, organizational, and institutional dynamics.
- (applying knowledge and understanding) apply strategic and operational management tools specific to sports enterprises, in order to analyze and improve business processes, performance, and the sustainability of organizations in the sector.
- (making judgements) develop the ability to critically analyze the characteristics and challenges of the sports industry, evaluating managerial and strategic decisions in terms of economic and social value creation.
- (communication skills) effectively communicate analyses, proposals, and results related to the management of sports enterprises, using appropriate technical language and engaging with both specialist and non-specialist audiences.
- (learning skills) develop autonomous learning skills to update and expand one’s expertise in the field of sports economics and management, in response to the evolving competitive and regulatory context.
Course Prerequisites
No prerequisites needed.
Teaching Methods
Lectures, group work, and the use of distance learning tools in a blended learning approach.
The course adopts an interactive teaching approach that combines lectures, group work, case studies, and practical activities. Digital learning tools and structured discussions will be used, along with potential guest speakers, to encourage debate and the application of covered concepts. Student engagement will be fostered through the analysis of business cases and corporate testimonials, as well as the development of a case study through group work (e.g., SIMA’s "Make IT a Case").
Assessment Methods
The final exam consists of two parts:
- Written exam, including open and closed questions on the first portion of the syllabus. Topics covered include: the concept of value, positioning, specific features of the sports economy (competition–cooperation), evolutionary models of sport firms and organizations, start-ups and growth, internal and external economies, strategic analyses, corporate and business strategies, CSR and innovation strategies.
- Oral exam, aimed at improving or verifying the content covered in the written test and completing the assessment with the following topics: strategy implementation, organizational design, and business functions (marketing, production, and logistics).
Students attending the course may take a mid-term or end-of-course written test, which contributes to the final grade.
Further details are available in the teaching materials provided by the instructor.
A minimum score of 18/30 on the written exam is required to access the oral exam.
The oral exam must be taken within one year from the date of passing the written test.
The minimum grade required to pass the written and oral exam is 18.
Fail: significant gaps and/or inaccuracies in the knowledge and understanding of the topics; limited analytical and synthesis skills, frequent generalizations, and limited critical and judgment abilities; arguments are presented inconsistently and with inappropriate language.
18–20: barely sufficient knowledge and understanding of the topics, with possible generalizations and inaccuracies; sufficient analytical, synthesis, and independent judgment skills; arguments are often presented inconsistently and with language that is not very appropriate/technical.
21–23: routine knowledge and understanding of the topics; correct analytical and synthesis skills with a sufficiently coherent logical argumentation and appropriate/technical language.
24–26: fair knowledge and understanding of the topics; good analytical and synthesis skills, with arguments expressed rigorously but not always with appropriate/technical language.
27–29: complete knowledge and understanding of the topics; strong analytical and synthesis skills; good independent judgment. Arguments are expressed rigorously and with appropriate/technical language.
30–30L: excellent and in-depth knowledge and understanding of the topics; outstanding analytical, synthesis, and independent judgment skills. Arguments are expressed originally and with appropriate technical language.
Texts
Slides and materials prepared and shared by the professor, using the University's platform.
Bianco Rosario, Sorrentini Alessandra "Management delle imprese sportive", Giapeto Ed.
Contents
The course provides an introduction to the fundamental principles of business management, with a focus on organizations operating in the sports sector. It begins with the concept of the firm and then explores the strategic, competitive, and operational logics of business management. Students will acquire theoretical knowledge and practical tools to understand how sports enterprises function and the key factors that drive their competitiveness. Through case studies, practical applications, and the analysis of real-world examples, the course addresses the application of theoretical concepts in practice.
More information
The course includes the use of case studies, supported by both direct and indirect testimonies.