International

Sponsoring(E)

level of course unit

First Cycle

Learning outcomes of course unit

Upon completion of the course, students will:
• Understand the concept, terminology, and fundamentals of sponsorship
• Understand how sponsorship applies to sports, cultural, and business events
• Know the fundamentals of developing a sponsorship strategy from the point of view of a sponsorship seeker
• Understand the goals of sponsorship from the point of view of a sponsor
• Be prepared to develop a sponsorship package for events.

prerequisites and co-requisites

Basic understand of business administration fundamentals

course contents

• History, theory, of sponsorship
• Sponsorship – Sponsor Side
• Sponsorship – Receiver Side
• Elements of developing a sponsorship plan

recommended or required reading

CASE: Business Systems Group and the Triathlon Sponsorship Question – by Michael Goldman and Jennifer Lindsey-Renton

Case: Event Sponsorship and Ambush Marketing: Lessons from the Beijing Olympics – by Leyland Pitt; Michael Parent; Pierre R. Berthon; Peter G. Steyn

Both cases available for purchase at:
http://cb.hbsp.harvard.edu/cbmp/access/78538801


Collette, P. and Fenton, W., The Sponsorship Handbook – Essential tools, tips, and Techniques for Sponsors and Sponsorship Seekers. (2011). John Wiley & Sons Publishing. ISBN: 978-0-470-97984-6
Masterman, G., Sponsorship for a Return on Investment. (2007). Taylor & Francis. ISBN: 978-0750686402

Skinner, B.E. and Rukavina, V. Event Sponsorship. (2003). Wiley

Beach, J., Kaspar, R. The Business of Events Management. (2014) Prentice Hall International. Chapter 20: Events as a Sponsorship Investment

assessment methods and criteria

• Lecture & case study participation 20%
• Assignments and course work 20%
• Semester examination 60%

language of instruction

English

number of ECTS credits allocated

3

eLearning quota in percent

0

course-hours-per-week (chw)

2

planned learning activities and teaching methods

• Lecture
• Reading
• Discussion
• Case Study

semester/trimester when the course unit is delivered

2

name of lecturer(s)

Mark Romanelli, MBA

year of study

Not applicable.

recommended optional program components

non

course unit code

IP_BUS129

type of course unit

integrated lecture

mode of delivery

Compulsory

work placement(s)

Not applicable.

News of the FH Kufstein

Science-Fiction-Autor Jo Schuttwolf über Digitales Marketing in der Literatur

Von Bookfluencern, Crossover Ideen und künstlicher Intelligenz in der modernen Literaturlandschaft erzählte Jo Schuttwolf in einem Interview mit Bert Neumeister, Lehrender im Masterstudiengang Digital Marketing an der FH Kufstein Tirol und gab weitere interessante Einblicke.

Learn more
Connecting Students and Alumni: MyWay Inspires with New Interview Series

The innovative online business project MyWay is excited to share the success of its livestream interview series, connecting students of the University of Applied Science Kufstein Tyrol with illustrious alumni. This initiative, focusing on the Sport, Culture, and Event Management (SCEM) Master’s Degree program, has significantly bridged the gap between current students and successful professionals in the industry.

Learn more
Gesundheit im Fokus: Ein Tag voller Inspirationen an der FH Kufstein Tirol

Der erste erfolgreiche Gesundheitstag am 18. April an der FH Kufstein Tirol verlief mit Energie und Enthusiasmus. Dabei erlebten Mitarbeitende, Studierende und die Öffentlichkeit ein kostenloses und vielseitiges Programm, das Gesundheit und Wohlbefinden in den Mittelpunkt stellte.

Learn more