Sport Business Management (High Performance Leadership) BA (Hons)
Program start date | Application deadline |
2024-09-01 | - |
2025-09-01 | - |
Program Overview
The Sport Business Management (High Performance Leadership) BA (Hons) program at the University of Gloucestershire equips students with the skills and knowledge to manage sports events, facilities, and people. With a focus on high-performance leadership, the program prepares graduates for careers in various areas of the sports industry, including event management, marketing, sponsorship, and coaching. Through interactive lectures, seminars, and field trips, students gain practical experience and insights from industry professionals. The program also offers professional placements and international trips, enhancing students' employability and global perspective.
Program Outline
Degree Overview:
Sport Business Management (High Performance Leadership) BA (Hons)
is an undergraduate program at the University of Gloucestershire that helps you develop the skills and knowledge to manage sports events, facilities, and people. You'll learn to capitalize on business opportunities in this dynamic industry, with a focus on high-performance leadership. This program allows you to:
- Gain expertise in managing sports events, facilities, and people.
- Capitalize on business opportunities in the sports industry.
- Develop your leadership skills in a high-performance environment.
- Pursue a fulfilling career in the sports business.
Outline:
Year 1:
- The Global Business Environment: This module examines the business organization as an open system and explores the interaction between the organization and its stakeholders.
- Sports Management: This module introduces the fundamental concepts of sports management, including contexts, governance, and importance of effective management.
- Academic, Personal and Professional Development: This module equips students with the tools to develop their knowledge, skills, and behaviors for personal and professional development.
- Managing Finance: This module focuses on financial management skills, enabling students to understand financial systems within organizations and evaluate sources of finance.
- Live Management Enquiry Project: This module allows students to conduct a small-scale management enquiry project, focusing on a topic relevant to their chosen discipline area.
- Marketing Principles: This module introduces the principles and tools of marketing and helps students develop a rudimentary marketing plan for a product/service of their choice.
- Introduction to Sport Sociology and Ethics: This module examines the sociological and ethical nature of contemporary society and applies these concepts to the context of sport.
Year 2:
- Accounting for Finance and Decision Makers: This module builds on the knowledge of financial management and equips students to make informed decisions and communicate effectively with finance specialists.
- Professional Sports Business: This module explores contemporary business themes in professional sports and sports venue management.
- Sports Governance, Ethics and Law: This module introduces the legal framework of sport and examines contemporary legal and ethical issues.
- Managing Projects to Achieve Results: This module focuses on the knowledge and skills required to manage projects successfully and overcome challenges.
- Digital Marketing: Fundamentals: This module introduces the principles and practice of digital marketing and explores the role of digital media in marketing strategies.
- Transformational Leadership in Sport: This module develops the knowledge of coach-athlete relationships and leadership theory, focusing on building interpersonal skills and effective communication.
- Managing High Performance Sport: This module examines the management of high-performance sport at both the individual and organizational levels.
Year 3:
- Sustainability and Globally Responsible Leadership: This module focuses on the origins, concerns, and implementation of sustainability in organizations.
- Strategic Sports Management: This module examines contemporary issues and challenges in sports management and develops the skills for identifying, researching, and evaluating their implications.
- Capstone Business Project: This module allows students to conduct an in-depth research project on a self-selected topic, showcasing their knowledge and skills.
- Consuming Sport: Identities, Media and Capital(s): This module focuses on the production and consumption of sport through various media and cultural industries.
- Coach Development Models & Systems: This module examines the theoretical and practical aspects of coach development and education.
- Ethical Sports Governance: This module investigates a broad range of issues related to ethics, integrity, and governance within sport.
Assessment:
Assessments vary depending on the module and can include:
- Presentations: Individual and group presentations on various topics.
- Assignments: Essays, reports, and projects demonstrating knowledge and understanding of the subject matter.
- Portfolios: Collections of work showcasing the student's progress and development.
- Exams: Testing knowledge and comprehension of specific topics.
Teaching:
The program utilizes a variety of teaching methods, including:
- Interactive lectures: Engaging students in discussions and applying theoretical concepts to real-world projects.
- Seminars: Facilitating active participation and in-depth exploration of specific topics.
- Guest lectures: Bringing industry professionals to share their experiences and insights.
- Case studies: Analyzing real-world scenarios and applying theoretical knowledge to practical situations.
- Field trips: Experiencing the sports industry firsthand and gaining insights from professionals.
Careers:
Graduates of this program can pursue careers in various areas of the sports industry, including:
- Sports event management
- Sports facility management
- Sports marketing
- Sports sponsorship
- Sports media
- Sports coaching
- Sports governance
- Sports administration
Other:
- The program offers professional placements with organizations like Ironman UK, Gloucestershire FA, and Mark Johnston Racing.
- Students have the opportunity to participate in international trips to Switzerland, Germany, and the USA.
- The program features a strong focus on high-performance leadership, equipping students with the skills to excel in their chosen careers.
Tuition Fees and Payment Information:
Fee (UK)
£9,250
Fee per year
£16,600
Fee (international)
TBC
Fee per year
TBC