Facts about the course
- ECTS Credits:
- 7.5
- Responsible department:
- Faculty of Business Administration and Social Sciences
- Course Leader:
- Birnir Egilsson
- Lecture Semester:
- Spring, Autumn
- Teaching language:
- English
- Duration:
- ½ year
IDR210 Adventure Management (Autumn 2019)
About the course
This course investigates key principles and practices involved in the management of sport events and adventures. The main focus of the course is on how sport events and adventures are developed and managed. For instance, entrepreneurship and strategic approaches to events and adventures.
The course is connected to the following study programs
- 1 year Program in Sport Sciences
- Individual Study Courses/Part- time studies
- Bachelor in Sport Management
- Exchange programme - Bachelor's level
Reduction of Credits
This course’s contents overlap with the following courses. A reduction of credits will occur if one of these courses is taken in addition:
| Course | Reduction of Credits |
|---|---|
| IDR210N – Adventure Management | 7.5 |
The student's learning outcomes after completing the course
By the end of the course the student should:
Knowledge:
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know the basics in event and adventure planning and operations management
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know the role of event marketing and market research
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understand key elements of the event and adventure tourism experiences and how they can be developed, marketed and managed
Skills:
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be able to do a market analysis
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be able to digest the content of lectures and litterature to develop a new event and adventure tourism experience
General competance:
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be aware the importance of customizing management to context
Forms of teaching and learning
2 day excursion "Experiencing adventure event" (obligatory)
Lecture 3 hours per week
Homework (est. 3 hours per week)
Coursework requirements - conditions for taking the exam
Mandatory coursework: Excursions
Examination
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Form of assessment: Home assessment
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Proportion: 75%
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Grouping: Group
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Grading scale: Letter (A - F)
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Support material: All printed and written supporting material
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Form of assessment: Oral School assessment
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Proportion: 25%
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Grouping: Group
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Grading scale: Letter (A - F)
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Support material: All printed and written supporting material
Syllabus