Global Sport Management Education: Policy, Curriculum and Implementation

This book explores the issues and opportunities of internationalizing sport management curriculum, providing insights into how to design and implement an international curriculum to better equip graduates for work in the global sport business environment. It also emphasizes the importance of educational developers in the internationalization of higher education and offers a values-driven approach to program design, focusing on global citizenship, cultural capital, and international diversity.

Format: Hardback
Length: 160 pages
Publication date: 11 September 2023
Publisher: Taylor & Francis Ltd

Drawing on original and innovative research from around the world, this comprehensive book explores the multifaceted issues and exciting opportunities associated with internationalizing the sport management curriculum. It provides a comprehensive guide on how to design and implement an international curriculum, equipping graduates with the skills and knowledge necessary to thrive in the rapidly globalizing sport business environment.

The book delves into the core principles of internationalizing sport management education, emphasizing their application in teaching and learning at the university level. It discusses the significance of providing study abroad programs that enhance interpersonal and communication skills, adaptability, and self-confidence, enabling students to gain a global perspective and adapt to diverse cultural contexts.

Adopting a values-driven approach, the book addresses key contemporary issues in higher education, such as employability, student support, inclusivity and equity, building influential learning communities, and co-creation in teaching and learning. It offers valuable insights for instructors, lecturers, course leaders, university administrators, and policy makers with an interest in sport-related studies or the development of higher education.

This book serves as an invaluable resource for anyone seeking to enhance the internationalization of sport management curriculum, broaden students' horizons, and prepare them for success in the global marketplace.

Weight: 471g
Dimension: 234 x 156 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9781032408699