Sports Management BA (Hons)

Are you UA92?<br/>This University Academy 92 (UA92) course is accredited by Lancaster University and delivered by UA92 at the UA92 campus in Manchester. For more information, take a look at our website: www.ua92.ac.uk<br/><br/>Our Sport Management programme will attract applicants who have ambitions to develop a successful managerial career in sport, leisure and recreation industries.<br/><br/>The importance of sport and recreation in all areas of life is now recognised not only in terms of our health and well-being, but also as a highly profitable business sector.<br/><br/>This programme aims to:<br/><br/>• provide you with the knowledge and skills to develop the critical understanding and professional knowledge to take up a managerial position in the ever-expanding sport and activity industry.<br/><br/>• develop rounded graduates equipped to manage effectively with the knowledge of contemporary issues and challenges associated with modern sport.<br/><br/>• provide detailed knowledge and understanding of developing and delivering community sport and activity.<br/><br/>• develop and manage appropriate structures and environments for elite sport.<br/><br/>• ensure graduates can operate as credible and high integrity professionals in the contemporary sports industry, able to tackle new challenges as they emerge.<br/><br/>• provide a detailed understanding of the challenges and opportunities of working with information systems and the human aspects of systems.<br/><br/>In addition, this course will:<br/><br/>• Equip graduates with the critical thinking and academic skills necessary to undertake research, develop advanced practice and progress to postgraduate study.<br/><br/>• provide a focus on character and personal development with specific attention to cognitive, emotional and social intelligence and awareness of physical and mental well-being to develop graduates as resilient problem solvers, reflective practitioners, effective communicators and lifelong learners.<br/><br/>Your UA92 degree goes far beyond the traditional academic experience.<br/><br/>Each academic year, in addition to your four subject modules, you’ll study an extra credit-bearing module, which focuses entirely on character and personal development. You’ll get to take on a real-life project, based on a live scenario, set by one of our industry partners.<br/><br/>You’ll experience first-hand the current issues facing the industry, get the opportunity to apply your subject knowledge, challenge your perspectives, step outside your comfort zone and build key employability skills to prepare you for your future career. <br/><br/>These experiences are instrumental in developing transferable skills and key competencies such as leadership, resilience and well-being, communication, problem-solving and team-working. To help you track your progress and further refine your developing skill-set, you’ll meet regularly with your own personal development coach throughout years 1 & 2.

Are you looking for a different higher education experience? Then look no further. <br/><br/>At UA92, think fixed half day fixed timetables from 9am-1pm or 2pm-6pm*, no traditional end of year exams and a strong focus on your personal development. You’ll focus on one module at a time and be able to fit other commitments around your study. You can start studying when your ready with intakes throughout the year. At UA92, you'll learn in a way that works best for you. <br/><br/>Specialising in Sport, Media, Digital and Business, UA92 courses are built with employability in mind. Think career-relevant modules, co-developed with some of the biggest names in industry, and practical hands-on learning with small class sizes. Studying at UA92 will help prepare you for your future career after graduating. They've got your back!<br/><br/>Plus, you’ll get a degree from the highly accredited Lancaster University. Click Call University to kickstart your future today!<br/><br/> <br/>* There may be exams in some modules where external accreditations are available. If you start in February, April or June or as an accelerated student, UA92 can’t guarantee your timetable will be fixed am/pm throughout your studies.