Course summary

• Build the knowledge and attributes you’ll need for a professional career in sport.
• Work with world-class sports organisations on an industry-based project in an optional 12 week placement.
• Benefit from the experience of tutors with substantial industry, research and consultancy experience.
• Gain the contacts, skills and credentials you’ll need to make an impact.

This course focuses on the core aspects of sports business. Through practice-based learning you’ll build up your existing experience with the knowledge and contacts you need. You’ll leave with a degree that’s recognised by the world’s leading professional marketing body and respected across the industry.

Future careers

This course prepares you for a career in

• regional, national and international sporting bodies
• local authority and voluntary sector sport
• sporting clubs
• sport leagues
• major venues and facilities
• event management organisations
• sports consultancies
• player-agent organisations
• sport- related government agencies
• sponsorship procurement

Previous graduates of this course have gone on to work as

• business development professional at Arsenal FC
• coaching projects consultant in the Premier League
• CRM and insight manager at Leaders in Sport
• research and insight analyst in Formula 1
• world para snow sports manager at the International Paralympic Committee

Modules

Module and assessment information for future years is displayed as currently validated and may be liable to change. When selecting electives, your choices will be subject to the core requirements of the course. As a result, selections may be limited to a choice between one of two or more specified electives in some instances.

Modules studied may differ depending on when you start your course.