Sport, Business and Economics

The course is taught entirely in English. The course is open for Norwegian students and exchange students.

Objective
The course will give insight into the economics and financial aspects of mainly professional team sports, with focus on European football.

Requirements
Recommended knowledge: Basic knowledge of financial accounting, managerial economics, investment analysis, micro economics and statistics.

Tuition
Lectures and assignments

Evaluation
Individual written examination, 4 hrs

Contents
General features of professional team sports
The structure of professional team sports
Leagues and competitive balance
Demand for professional team sports
The market for playing talent
Professional team sports and accounting
Professional team sports and finance
The economics of sport broadcasting

Syllabus literature
Articles and handouts.