Sport Business Management (with foundation year) BA (Hons)

<strong>Foundation year</strong><br/>Explore how your passion for sport can be applied to the world of business through real-world projects, input from industry professionals and opportunities to build valuable connections.2<br/><br/><strong>Degree</strong><br/>If you’re aiming for a business career in the sports industry, this course can help you gain practical experience, get guidance from industry professionals and develop relevant skills for opportunities in this field.2<br/><br/>The course aims to help you:<br/><br/><br/>- discover how sport organisations make strategic decisions in a fast-paced, global industry<br/><br/><br/>- explore real industry challenges using insights from guest speakers, employer case studies and collaborative work<br/><br/><br/>- build professional skills and benefit from opportunities to connect with industry as you prepare for your future career. <br/><br/><br/><strong>Why you should study this course</strong><br/><strong>Foundation year</strong><br/>• Supports you to gain the academic skills required for degree-level study.<br/><br/><br/><br/>• Provides a grounding in key areas of business and management.<br/><br/><br/><br/><strong>Degree</strong><br/>• Strong industry connections: our annual Practitioner Insight Conference and guest speakers, including alumni, offer real-world insight into the sport business world.<br/><br/><br/><br/>• Practical, applied learning: explore real-world sport and event business challenges through practical assignments, developing skills that employers value.<br/><br/><br/><br/>• Tailored final-year project: in your final-year Applied Project module, you can choose to do a research dissertation, consultancy-style investigation or business simulation. You can choose what aligns with your interests and career goals.<br/><br/><br/><br/>• Professional development opportunities: optional work placements and international study/placements give you the chance to gain further real-world experience and enhance your CV<br/><br/><br/><br/>• Sport-specific business expertise: from PR and media to operations, talent representation and strategy, your modules apply core business theory directly to the sport and events industries.<br/><br/>