**OVERVIEW**
By bringing management theory into the practical world, our Sports Business Management degree will help foster the understanding and ability you’ll need for a career in the sport, recreation and leisure industries. Throughout the programme, we’ll encourage you to think creatively, bringing your own ideas to tackle real-life business challenges, from running recruitment campaigns and managing events to developing a marketing strategy and conducting market research.
With guest lectures from industry experts and field trips to sports clubs, you’ll meet plenty ...
**OVERVIEW**<br/>By bringing management theory into the practical world, our Sports Business Management degree will help foster the understanding and ability you’ll need for a career in the sport, recreation and leisure industries. Throughout the programme, we’ll encourage you to think creatively, bringing your own ideas to tackle real-life business challenges, from running recruitment campaigns and managing events to developing a marketing strategy and conducting market research.<br/><br/>With guest lectures from industry experts and field trips to sports clubs, you’ll meet plenty of professionals working in the sector. And with our connections across sport, we’re ready to help you gain vital experience. You can volunteer for organisations or events in the area, or spend a year studying abroad or working on an industry placement – developing your skills and boosting your career prospects.<br/><br/>Once youve graduated, you’ll have everything you need to chart your future in the business of sport – following in the footsteps of some of our other graduates, working for organisations including Manchester City Football Club, Fanatics and Decathlon. <br/><br/>**FEATURES AND BENEFITS**<br/>- **Learn from the experts** – our teaching staff have experience at all levels of sport and work with some of the big organisations in the industry.<br/><br/><br/>- **Triple accredited** – our business school holds the globally recognised trio of accreditations from EQUIS, AACSB and AMBA, placing us among the best business schools in the world.<br/><br/><br/>- **Enhance your employability** – through activities including careers fairs, internships, volunteering or learning a new language. With our award-winning ‘Rise at Manchester Met’ programme you can gain extra academic credits towards your degree.<br/><br/><br/>- **Placement or study abroad flexibility** – you will enrol on the three-year course and decide if a placement or overseas study is right for you once you have started your studies, so you don’t have to decide now. <br/><br/><br/>- **Enhancing the student experience** - Manchester Metropolitan University Institute of Sport offers an exceptional student experience, bringing together sport-related education from across the University to deliver a world-leading curriculum in sport, business, management and integrated healthcare disciplines and community health promotion.<br/><br/><br/>- **Get involved with industry** – attend guest talks and masterclasses, network with recruiters, and go on placement with organisations like ESPN, World Netball or Manchester United Football Club. <br/>
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Course Details
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Study Mode
Full-time
Duration
3 Years
Start Date
09/2025
Campus
Main Site
Application deadline
Provider Details
Codes/info
Course Code
N880
Institution Code
M40
Points of Entry
Year 1
UCAS Tariff104 112 Scottish Higher104 UCAS tariff points Access to HE DiplomaPass Access to HE Diploma with a minimum 106 UCAS Tariff points International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme26 Pass the IB Diploma with minimum 26 points overall or 104 UCAS Tariff points from three Higher Level subjects. If you plan to meet the Level 2 course requirements through your IB Diploma you will need to achieve Higher Level 4 or Standard Level 5 in English and Higher Level 4 or Standard Level 4 in Mathematics Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Extended Diploma (first teaching from September 2016)DMM Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Diploma (first teaching from September 2016)D*D OCR Cambridge Technical DiplomaD*D OCR Cambridge Technical Extended DiplomaDMM A levelB,C,C T LevelM |
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