Sport Management

Course description

Sport is a rapidly expanding global business. Our BSc Sport Management degree programme will prepare you for a career in this exciting industry.

Immerse yourself in a dynamic programme that blends theory with real-world experience. With a diverse range of courses on offer throughout your time on the programme, BSc Sport Management equips you with the tools you need to transform your passion for sport into a lifelong profession.

**What you will learn**

In the course of studying sport management, you will learn about:

* the principles of management at operational and strategic levels

* policy and governance across and within the sports industry

* the value and purpose of sport in society

* the role of marketing and communication in sport

* the social, cultural and economic importance of sport

* the intersections between sport and technology

* a range of contemporary and global issues in sport, such as the relationship between sport and sustainability

* the relationship between sport and other industries, including health, education and tourism and heritage

* a range of research methods and traditions

**Programme benefits**

* The University benefits from strong connections with a range of major sports organisations. These provide excellent placement opportunities and guest speakers to enhance your learning.

* Deepen your understanding of sport management in practice during professional placement in Year 2 with a local, national, or international sports organisation.

* You can choose to study abroad in Year 3.

* We have state-of-the-art research equipment and excellent facilities, including a specialised building in the city centre with sports labs and other exciting learning spaces.

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