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BSc (Hons) Sport Business Management
at Plymouth Marjon University

Plymouth, United Kingdom

Tuition Fee £ 12,500
Country Rank-
Duration36 Months
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Program Overview

Our BSc (Hons) Sport Business Management is unique in being the only degree in the country to have dual industry accreditation and endorsement from both the Chartered Institute for the Management of Sport and Physical Activity (CIMSPA) and the Chartered Management Institute (CMI).

These accreditations recognise its excellence, both for careers in sport and the wider business sector. It is for those who are passionate about sport and want to develop the management, business and leadership skills required for career success in this expanding and varied sector.

Sport is a truly global and fast-moving industry. BSc (Hons) Sport Business Management reflects its diversity by focusing upon developing both your knowledge of the wider landscape and crucial employability skills. On this course, you'll examine fundamental business skills and apply them to the sports industry. These include management, leadership, strategy, marketing, human resources, finance, events, and entrepreneurship.

Our work with a range of local and regional partners will provide regular opportunities to put your learning into real-life practice. Opportunities include field trips, project development, the delivery of events, and an integrated year-long placement; you'll be developing a valuable network of industry contacts whilst you study and learn.

Course Content
1st Year
- Introduction to sport business management
- Foundations in sport development
- Introduction to accounting and finance
- Introduction to people management
- Introduction to the management of sport
- Organisations in sport, physical activity and physical education
2nd Year
- Sport marketing
- Engaging in employability: sport business managment
- Event management in sport and physical activity
- Research and critical enquiry in sport
- People management for enterprise
- Accounting and finance for enterprise
3rd Year
- Honours project
- Business reality
- Strategic sport development
- Leadership, management and mentoring in sport
- Graduate employability in sport
- Reflective business portfolio
Entry Requirement
Three A-levels at grades CCC or above

Or BTEC triple grades MMM or above

Or Access 23-45 D/M with min 6D

And GCSE English Language at grade 4 or grade C or above

Applicants with other qualifications and/or experience will be considered on an individual basis. A DBS check is required.
Fees & Scholarships
Fees UK students: £9,250 per annum

Fees for International students: £12,500 per annum
Career Prospect
Career options include, business development manager, events and facilities manager, sports agency, marketing officer, as well as wider sports management and administration roles. You'll develop leadership and management skills which are highly transferable across the sports industry and beyond.

You could develop and run your own business. You can develop your own business ideas through entrepreneurship modules with the support of Marjon Business School and through industry contacts.

Cost Of Studying At Plymouth Marjon University

Interest rates as low as 8.9% ^*

250K+

Students Assisted

800Cr+

Loan Amount Disbursed

5000+

Loans Sanctioned

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BSc (Hons) Sport Business Management at Plymouth Marjon University