Code: DATH10
ECTS: 10
Type: Compulsory
Semester where it is available: First (1st)
Delivery language: Greek
General description:
This unit presents students with the structure of the Greek and global sports movement. The topics dealt within the unit concern the way amateur and professional sport is organised, the role of state sports bodies, the way Greek and international sports federations operate and the importance of the Olympic Games movement.
Learning Outcomes:
Upon completion of DATH 10 the students will be able to:
Evaluation: Completion of written assignments during the academic semester which constitute a 40 percent of each student’s grade, if a pass is obtained in the final or repetitive examination. Final exam grades constitute a 60 percent of the students’ final course grade.
Prerequisites: There are no prerequisites for this Thematic Module.
Module Delivery Method: Distance Learning.
Code: DATH11
ECTS: 10
Type: Compulsory
Semester where it is available: First (1st)
Delivery language: Greek
General description:
This unit deals with the contemporary theories and practices related to the management of sports organizations and businesses, with emphasis on the development of the necessary skills related to the basic functions of sports management. In addition, this unit presents and analyses issues of sport strategy and development.
Learning Outcomes:
Upon completion of DATH11 the students will be able to:
Evaluation: Completion of written assignments during the academic semester which constitute a 40 percent of each student’s grade, if a pass is obtained in the final or repetitive examination. Final exam grades constitute a 60 percent of the students’ final course grade.
Prerequisites: There are no prerequisites for this Thematic Module.
Module Delivery Method: Distance Learning.
Code: DATH12
ECTS: 10
Type: Compulsory
Semester where it is available: First (1st)
Delivery language: Greek
General description:
The aim of this unit is to identify, analyse and deepen the understanding of sports marketing issues and practices. Emphasis is placed on issues related to both the creation and promotion of sports programs and services, as well as the development and evaluation of sponsorship programs.
Learning Outcomes:
Upon completion of DATH12 students will be able to:
Evaluation: Completion of written assignments during the academic semester which constitute a 40 percent of each student’s grade, if a pass is obtained in the final or repetitive examination. Final exam grades constitute a 60 percent of the students’ final course grade.
Prerequisites: There are no prerequisites for this Thematic Module.
Module Delivery Method: Distance Learning.
Code: DATH20
ECTS: 10
Type: Compulsory
Semester where it is available: Second (2nd)
Delivery language: Greek
General description:
This unit introduces students to the basic theories and approaches to the concept of “governance of sports organisations” by presenting codes of good governance of international sports organisations and analysing how they apply to them. Emphasis is also placed on the role and function of the board of directors of sports organisations focusing on issues of board composition, ethical and organisational behaviour of board members, strategic thinking, performance, and evaluation. The module lists applications for sports federations, associations and sports clubs.
Learning Outcomes:
Upon completion of DATH20 the students will be able to:
Evaluation: Completion of written assignments during the academic semester which constitute a 40 percent of each student’s grade, if a pass is obtained in the final or repetitive examination. Final exam grades constitute a 60 percent of the students’ final course grade.
Prerequisites: There are no prerequisites for this Thematic Module.
Module Delivery Method: Distance Learning.
Code: DATH21
ECTS: 10
Type: Compulsory
Semester where it is available: Second (2nd)
Delivery language: Greek
General description:
This unit introduces students to the contemporary theories and practices of human resource management in the field of sport. The aim of the module is to introduce contemporary theories of leadership and motivation of staff in sport organizations and businesses. Among the issues addressed in the module are job satisfaction and burnout in sport.
Learning Outcomes:
Upon completion of DATH21 the students will be able to:
Evaluation: Completion of written assignments during the academic semester which constitute a 40 percent of each student’s grade, if a pass is obtained in the final or repetitive examination. Final exam grades constitute a 60 percent of the students’ final course grade.
Prerequisites: There are no prerequisites for this Thematic Module.
Module Delivery Method: Distance Learning.
Code: DATH22
ECTS: 10
Type: Compulsory
Semester where it is available: Second (2nd)
Delivery language: Greek
General description:
This module presents a series of theories and models related to sport consumer behavior. Specifically, the module analyzes the decision-making process of sport consumers and its effect on the various psychological, sociological, cultural and demographic factors that influence the buying behavior of fans and participants in sports and events.
Learning Outcomes:
Upon completion of DATH22 the students will be able to:
Evaluation: Completion of written assignments during the academic semester which constitute a 40 percent of each student’s grade, if a pass is obtained in the final or repetitive examination. Final exam grades constitute a 60 percent of the students’ final course grade.
Prerequisites: There are no prerequisites for this Thematic Module.
Module Delivery Method: Distance Learning.
Code: DATH30
ECTS: 10
Type: Compulsory
Semester where it is available: Third (3rd)
Delivery language: Greek
General description:
The purpose of this unit is the presentation and analysis of issues related to the management of the operations of sports facilities, which constitute the production and consumption of sports services. In this context, emphasis is placed on a number of specialised functions such as safety and risk management, crowd management and facility maintenance.
Learning Outcomes:
Upon completion of DATH30 the students will be able to:
Evaluation: Completion of written assignments during the academic semester which constitute a 40 percent of each student’s grade, if a pass is obtained in the final or repetitive examination. Final exam grades constitute a 60 percent of the students’ final course grade.
Prerequisites: There are no prerequisites for this Thematic Module.
Module Delivery Method: Distance Learning.
Code: DATH31
ECTS: 10
Type: Compulsory
Semester where it is available: Third (3rd)
Delivery language: Greek
General description:
The aim of this unit is to examine the main economic aspects of sport. The main sub-issues addressed in the module are: Sports teams as businesses, Leagues and competition, Collective bargaining and labour, Public funding of sports stadiums and events, Collegiate, international and amateur sport.
Learning Outcomes:
Upon completion of this thematic unit, students are expected to be able to:
Evaluation: Completion of written assignments during the academic semester which constitute a 40 percent of each student’s grade, if a pass is obtained in the final or repetitive examination. Final exam grades constitute a 60 percent of the students’ final course grade.
Prerequisites: There are no prerequisites for this Thematic Module.
Module Delivery Method: Distance Learning.
Code: DATH32
ECTS: 10
Type: Compulsory
Semester where it is available: Third (3rd)
Delivery language: Greek
General description:
This module examines a variety of issues related to the management of sport events from the initial stages of the bidding process to the basic principles of managing and evaluating the event. In addition, the module focuses on the factors that shape a customer experience in sport events as well as the effect of sport events on the local and regional growth. Finally, a series of targeted case studies are used to help students the process of creating and managing sustainable sport events.
Learning Outcomes:
Upon completion of DATH32 the students will be able to:
Evaluation: Completion of written assignments during the academic semester which constitute a 40 percent of each student’s grade, if a pass is obtained in the final or repetitive examination. Final exam grades constitute a 60 percent of the students’ final course grade.
Prerequisites: There are no prerequisites for this Thematic Module.
Module Delivery Method: Distance Learning.
Code: DATHDE
ECTS: 30
Type: Compulsory in Route A’
Semester where it is available: Fourth (4th) in Route A’
Delivery language: Greek
General description:
The purpose of this module is to offer students the opportunity to investigate a contemporary research topic related to the context of sport management by applying recent theoretical and practical advancements. Students can undertake basic or applied research by using either qualitative or quantitative methodologies in their research projects.
Learning Outcomes:
By successfully complete this module, students will be able to:
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Prerequisites: Successfully complete first and second years’ modules.
Code: DATH40
ECTS: 10
Type: Elective in Route B’
Semester where it is available: Fourth (4th) in Route B’
Delivery language: Greek
General description:
This unit introduces students to the basic and fundamental principles and theories of leisure and sports recreation. The aim of the module is to present ways of designing, implementing and evaluating sport and exercise programmes for all. Among the topics discussed in the unit are the organisation of adventure sports, occupational sports and therapeutic recreation societies.
Learning Outcomes:
Upon completion of DATH 40 the students will be able to:
Evaluation: Completion of written assignments during the academic semester which constitute a 40 percent of each student’s grade, if a pass is obtained in the final or repetitive examination. Final exam grades constitute a 60 percent of the students’ final course grade.
Prerequisites: There are no prerequisites for this Thematic Module.
Module Delivery Method: Distance Learning.
Code: DATH41
ECTS: 10
Type: Elective in Route B’
Semester where it is available: Fourth (4th) in Route B’
Delivery language: Greek
General description:
This unit module presents and discusses issues related to the development of entrepreneurship in the field of sport. The procedures, practices and examples presented relate to both small and medium-sized enterprises and start-up sports enterprises. Issues related to the development of innovative sports ideas, services, technologies and products, the creation of sustainable business models and ways of financing them are thoroughly analysed.
Learning Outcomes:
Upon completion of DATH41 the students will be able to:
Evaluation: Completion of written assignments during the academic semester which constitute a 40 percent of each student’s grade, if a pass is obtained in the final or repetitive examination. Final exam grades constitute a 60 percent of the students’ final course grade.
Prerequisites: There are no prerequisites for this Thematic Module.
Module Delivery Method: Distance Learning
Code: DATH42
ECTS: 10
Type: Elective in Route B’
Semester where it is available: Fourth (4th) in Route B’
Delivery language: Greek
General description:
This thematic unit aims to introduce financial reporting issues focusing on the content, preparation and analysis of financial statements, with reference to the sports sector. It also introduces the concept of costs, costing methods and the use of costs for decision making with particular reference to activity volume – cost – profit analysis. Finally, the unit deals with issues related to the preparation of operating budgets and capital expenditure budgets in the field of sports clubs and competitions.
Learning Outcomes:
Upon completion of this thematic unit, students are expected to be able to:
Evaluation: Completion of written assignments during the academic semester which constitute a 40 percent of each student’s grade, if a pass is obtained in the final or repetitive examination. Final exam grades constitute a 60 percent of the students’ final course grade.
Prerequisites: There are no prerequisites for this Thematic Module.
Module Delivery Method: Distance Learning.
Code: DATH43
ECTS: 10
Type: Elective in Route B’
Semester where it is available: Fourth (4th) in Route B’
Delivery language: Greek
General description:
This unit presents the basic principles of corporate communication in the field of sport. Through the presentation of the strategic model of sports communication, the development of social responsibility programmes and the ways of utilizing digital communication by sports organisations and businesses are analysed.
Learning Outcomes:
Upon successful completion of the DATH 43 the student will be able to:
Evaluation: Completion of written assignments during the academic semester which constitute a 40 percent of each student’s grade, if a pass is obtained in the final or repetitive examination. Final exam grades constitute a 60 percent of the students’ final course grade.
Prerequisites: There are no prerequisites for this Thematic Module.
Module Delivery Method: Distance Learning.