Undergraduate Course: Economics of Sport (ECNM10068)
Course Outline
School | School of Economics |
College | College of Humanities and Social Science |
Course type | Standard |
Availability | Available to all students |
Credit level (Normal year taken) | SCQF Level 10 (Year 3 Undergraduate) |
Credits | 20 |
Home subject area | Economics |
Other subject area | None |
Course website |
None |
Taught in Gaelic? | No |
Course description | Economics of Sport will visit the most important economic aspects of the industry. In addition to the textbooks, we will look at leading academic papers in the area to assess the empirical evidence and the theory that has been developed in the light of this evidence. The course will in principle be team taught, with the empirical and theoretical aspects being taught by specialists. In the first instance, the team will comprise Colin Roberts and József Sákovics. |
Entry Requirements (not applicable to Visiting Students)
Pre-requisites |
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Co-requisites | |
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Other requirements | None |
Additional Costs | None |
Information for Visiting Students
Pre-requisites | None |
Displayed in Visiting Students Prospectus? | Yes |
Course Delivery Information
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Delivery period: 2013/14 Semester 2, Available to all students (SV1)
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Learn enabled: Yes |
Quota: None |
Web Timetable |
Web Timetable |
Course Start Date |
13/01/2014 |
Breakdown of Learning and Teaching activities (Further Info) |
Total Hours:
200
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Lecture Hours 20,
Programme Level Learning and Teaching Hours 4,
Directed Learning and Independent Learning Hours
176 )
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Additional Notes |
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Breakdown of Assessment Methods (Further Info) |
Written Exam
75 %,
Coursework
25 %,
Practical Exam
0 %
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Exam Information |
Exam Diet |
Paper Name |
Hours:Minutes |
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Main Exam Diet S2 (April/May) | | 2:00 | | | Main Exam Diet S2 (April/May) | | 2:00 | | |
Summary of Intended Learning Outcomes
By building on and applying the core economic analysis covered in required courses in years 1 through 3 of the programme, the course enhances understanding of the core areas of economic analysis, both theoretical and empirical.
General skills developed include: critical analysis and assessment; reasoning adaptably and systematically; problem-framing and problem-solving skills; obtaining and processing information from a variety sources; quantitative and numerical skills; written presentation skills; interpersonal and group skills; independent action and initiative; managing tasks and time. |
Assessment Information
Team project (25%)
Degree examination (75%) |
Special Arrangements
None |
Additional Information
Academic description |
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Syllabus |
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Transferable skills |
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Reading list |
Dobson-Goddard, 'The Economics of Football', 3rd ed. Cambridge 2011.
Leeds-von Allmen 'The Economics of Sports', 5th International ed. Pearson, 2014 (already out)
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Study Abroad |
Not entered |
Study Pattern |
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Keywords | Not entered |
Contacts
Course organiser | Dr Colin Roberts
Tel: (0131 6)50 8353
Email: C.J.Roberts@ed.ac.uk |
Course secretary | Ms Eirlys Armstrong
Tel: (0131 6)50 9905
Email: eirlys.armstrong@ed.ac.uk |
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