Postgraduate Course: Sport Resource Management (EDUA11297)
Course Outline
| School | Moray House School of Education and Sport |
College | College of Arts, Humanities and Social Sciences |
| Credit level (Normal year taken) | SCQF Level 11 (Postgraduate) |
Availability | Available to all students |
| SCQF Credits | 20 |
ECTS Credits | 10 |
| Summary | This course critically examines the management of human, physical and financial resources at the strategic level across sport. It assesses governance, organisational development and strategy, quality assurance, and performance management within sport organisations. It also discusses the application of risk management, event organisation, and financial analysis to sport. |
| Course description |
The effective management of resources is an increasingly prominent consideration in the context of sustainable sport organisations. This course equips students with advanced understanding to navigate the complexities of managing finite resources in the global sport industry. The curriculum covers core areas such as:
Principles of Management
Strategic Management and Planning
Organisation Theory
Organisational Behaviour
Operational Management
Human Resource Management
Quality Management
Event and Project Management
Managing Change
Organisational Development
Analysis of contemporary management issues in global sport management
These principles are applied across commercial, public, and third sector sport organisations, addressing the challenges of a rapidly evolving industry. The course encourages critical thinking and strategic decision-making through lectures and seminars, using a problem-solving approach for real-world case studies.
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Entry Requirements (not applicable to Visiting Students)
| Pre-requisites |
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Co-requisites | |
| Prohibited Combinations | |
Other requirements | None |
| Additional Costs | None |
Information for Visiting Students
| Pre-requisites | None |
| High Demand Course? |
Yes |
Course Delivery Information
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| Academic year 2026/27, Available to all students (SV1)
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Quota: 90 |
| Course Start |
Semester 1 |
| Course Start Date |
21/09/2026 |
Timetable |
Timetable |
| Learning and Teaching activities (Further Info) |
Total Hours:
200
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Lecture Hours 11,
Seminar/Tutorial Hours 11,
Programme Level Learning and Teaching Hours 4,
Directed Learning and Independent Learning Hours
174 )
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| Assessment (Further Info) |
Written Exam
0 %,
Coursework
100 %,
Practical Exam
0 %
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| Additional Information (Assessment) |
Assignment 1: Poster and accompanying narrative (30%); and
Assignment 2: 3,000 word management report (70%) |
| Feedback |
Feedforward/formative work will take place during classes for both assessments.
General feedback will be delivered to students in seminar, as well as specific written feedback to each student via Turnitin for both assessments. |
| No Exam Information |
Learning Outcomes
On completion of this course, the student will be able to:
- Demonstrate critical knowledge and understanding of the principles of governance, leadership, and management in sport
- Critically analyse the role of leadership and the management of resources on organisational dynamics in the sport industry
- Demonstrate a critical understanding of theories pertaining to the management of resources in sport organisations
- Critically appraise the impact of strategy and performance management in the management of resources in sport organisationsratios and performance indicators to a range of sport organisations.
- Critically understand the management of risk in relation to the resources of contemporary sport organisationsan understanding of the importance of risk management and health and safety issues in a range of sport settings
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Reading List
Key texts:
Slack, T., Byers, T. and Thurston, A. (2021). Understanding Sport Organizations. 3rd edn. Human Kinetics.
Mullins, L. and Rees, G. (2023). Management & organisational behaviour. 13th edn. Pearson Education Limited.
Hassan, D. (ed). (2018). Managing sport business: an introduction. 2nd edn. Routledge.
Cole, G.A. and Kelly, P. (2020). Management theory and practice. 9th edn. Cengage Learning.
Chelladurai, P. and Chan Hyung Kim, A. (2022). Human Resource Management in Sport and Recreation. 4th edn. Human Kinetics.
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Additional Information
| Graduate Attributes and Skills |
Research and Enquiry
1) Utilise appropriate methods to collect and analyse data on the management of resources in various sporting contexts.
2) Apply analytical and critical-thinking skills to evaluate real-world case studies on the strategic management of resources in sport.
3) Integrate knowledge by using various tools to interrogate data on global sport resource management issues, linking findings to various sport contexts
Personal and intellectual autonomy
1) Critically evaluate resource management in sport through independent learning and self-reflection
2) Generate original recommendations for sport organisations, demonstrating creative thinking to balance organisational values with real-world resource ambiguity.
3) Build self-awareness and resilience in seminar debates by reflecting on your judgments, seeking peer feedback and adapting perspectives on diverse global sport resource management issues.
Skills and abilities in communication
1) Effectively articulate complex analyses of resource management in various sport contexts using persuasive language, structure and evidence tailored to sport management audiences.
2) Deliver effective presentations, combining visual, written and verbal elements to explain ideas and respond to questions effectively.
3) Demonstrate interpersonal and verbal skills by actively listening, questioning and networking while articulating complex concepts from various perspectives.
Personal effectiveness
1) Show planning and time-management skills by prioritising independent study and meeting deadlines.
2) Exhibit leadership and teamwork in seminar activities by collaborating and adapting your style to motivate peers and negotiate ideas.
3) Demonstrate critical understanding by applying course concepts to evolving global sport scenarios. |
| Keywords | Management,strategy,governance,change,leadership,organisational development |
Contacts
| Course organiser | Dr Louis Nolte
Tel:
Email: louis.nolte@ed.ac.uk |
Course secretary | Mr George Adams
Tel:
Email: George.Adams@ed.ac.uk |
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