| Program start date | Application deadline |
| 2024-09-01 | - |
Program Overview
The BSc Business Management with Sport program at the University of Salford combines business management and sport, preparing students for careers in the global sports industry. It emphasizes practical skills, industry experience, and leadership development through business simulations, live projects, and optional placements.
Program Outline
Degree Overview
Overview
This program, BSc Business Management with Sport at the University of Salford, offers a unique blend of business management and sport, preparing you for a career in the global business of sport. It is designed for those who are passionate about both subjects and who are ambitious to succeed. The course emphasizes practical skills, building your CV and professional experience, and developing industry skills for future leadership roles. You will study in a dynamic environment and gain practical management skills through business simulations and live projects.
The program is offered full-time with the option of a professional placement year, allowing you to gain real-world experience while getting paid.
You can also choose to spend a term or year studying abroad, enriching your experience and international outlook.
Key Objectives:
- Equip students with the skills, knowledge, and industry experience needed for a successful sport management career
- Provide highly practical and industry-focused education, ensuring students are prepared for the fast-paced and demanding world of sports business
- Foster student development as future leaders with the skills to think strategically and manage responsibly
Program Highlights:
- Dual accredited by the Chartered Management Institute (CMI), demonstrating high standards in management and leadership excellence.
- Developed in collaboration with industry partners to ensure it meets current employer needs and provides real world learning opportunities.
Outline
Year One
- Develops understanding of business functions, core skills, business simulations and real-world projects
- Modules: Digital and Business Skills; Understanding Organisations; Data Analysis for Business; The Sports Event Environment; The Future of Business; Sport Business in Practice
Year Two
Professional Development
This module focuses on developing the necessary skills and experience for a successful career. It covers topics such as self presentation, professional networking, project planning, teamwork, influencing, and multimedia communication, preparing students for global employment opportunities.
Sport and the Media
This module explores the crucial relationship between sport and media. It examines its impact and importance for digital and social media use, sponsorship and consumer engagement. Students learn about emerging developments and critically analyze dilemmas in the area.
Project Management
Students learn about project management principles, tools and techniques. This includes planning and controlling projects, understanding its importance in business, and applying project management concepts in various business scenarios.
Sport in the Digital World
This module examines the relationship between sport and media, evaluating its cultural, economic, and political significance in the modern media landscape. It applies scholarship from media studies to analyze the role of sport and its interaction with digital and social media issues, consumer behavior and sports sponsors.
Live Project in Sport Business
Students work in teams on real-life projects for partner organizations. They apply people, project, and time-management skills and gain hands-on experience in solving business challenges.
Optional modules in Year Two (choose one):
- The Digital Workplace
- Contemporary Issues in International Marketing
- Legal Aspects of Business
- Business Accounting
- Internship
- Applied Econometrics
- Young Enterprise
- Business Intelligence and Dashboards
Optional Work Placement Year
Students can opt for a one-year paid placement in various sectors, gaining valuable industry experience.
Year Three
Business Ethics and Sustainability
Students explore business ethics, corporate social responsibility (CSR) and sustainability in national and international organizations. They develop an appreciation of the importance of stakeholders, shareholders, purpose and values.
The Globalisation of Sport
Students gain an in-depth understanding of how the sports industry has become a global phenomenon. This includes learning about historical, geopolitical, economic, digital, and media drivers, as well as the role of emerging markets in the industry and global strategy development.
Leadership and Management in Sport Business
This module focuses on leadership development and prepares students for careers in the sports industry. They develop skills to innovate, plan and pitch business ideas, and learn to identify problems and develop innovative and relevant solutions.
Strategic Management
This module focuses on decision-making techniques and their application to real business data sets relevant to their chosen area of study.
Optional Modules (Choose One):
- Business Entrepreneurial Simulation Project
- Business Dissertation
- Optional module (choose one):
- Technology Innovation
- Big Data Analytics
- Climate Change and Sustainability in Business
- International Project
- Investment Management
Assessment
Assessment methods may vary across modules, but typically include:
- Business reports
- Presentations
- Business pitches
- Examinations (rarely used, usually reserved for professional accreditation purposes)
- Project work Assessments are designed to reflect real-world business scenarios, offering opportunities to demonstrate the skills and knowledge acquired throughout the program, building a portfolio for future employment.
Teaching
The program utilizes a combination of teaching approaches to cater to different learning styles and preferences:
- Lectures
- Seminars
- Tutorials
- Business Simulations
- Practical activities
- Group work The teaching team comprises expert academics with industry experience, ensuring that the curriculum remains current and incorporates relevant business practices.
Careers
Graduates from the BSc (Hons) Business Management with Sport program at University of Salford are prepared for diverse career opportunities within the global sports business. Some possible career paths include:
- Business Development Manager
- Sports Marketing Specialist
- Sports Analyst
- Sports Agent
- Event Management Professional
- Sports Journalist
- Sports Entrepreneur The program equips graduates with the necessary skills and experience to excel in management, finance,, marketing and other business-related fields.
Other
- The University of Salford is committed to supporting its students and ensuring their academic and career success.
- They provide access to dedicated support teams, including in-school Student Progression Assistants and the university-wide askUS support service, covering various topics.
| Type of study | Year | Fees | |---|---|---| | Full-time home | 2024/25 | £9,250.00 per year | | Full-time international | 2024/25 | £15,720.00 per year | | Full-time home | 2025/26 | £9,250.00 per year | | Full-time international | 2025/26 | £15,720.00 per year |
