Sport Business Management (with Foundation Year) BA (Hons)

The sports sector’s continued growth has created opportunities to become a business professional in an expanding, borderless industry. Offering a wide perspective of the sports sector, this business-focused course explores areas such as economic impact, investment in facilities, community programmes, sport event management, sport marketing and sport management. You learn the academic theory related to sport and leisure, and apply your knowledge to industry-related scenarios and real-world simulations, with opportunities for placements including with our official Education Partners.<br/><br/>**Course accreditation / industry endorsement**<br/><br/>We increase the employability of our graduates by being a Higher Education Partner of the Chartered Institute for the Management of Sport and Physical Activity (CIMSPA).<br/><br/>**Facilities and specialist equipment**<br/><br/><br/>- External sports pitches<br/><br/><br/>- Sports arena<br/><br/><br/>- Purpose-built strength and conditioning facility<br/><br/><br/>- Free gym and Olympic weight room<br/><br/><br/>- Multi-use games areas<br/><br/><br/>- Sports therapy and rehabilitation centre with a sports injury clinic, open to staff, students and external athletes/clients<br/><br/><br/>- Sports massage rooms<br/><br/><br/>**Industry links**<br/><br/>We are official partners of Luton Town FC and Bedford Blues RFC as well as other sporting organisations in the region such as Bedford Tigers RLFC, MK Dons, Cricket East and Be Active, giving you opportunities to build your employability through work placements. <br/><br/>**Your student experience**<br/><br/>Learn from top-class professionals within the field as well as experts from professional sports organisations.<br/><br/>Course assessments are based around real-world industry issues and scenarios.<br/><br/>Take part in behind-the-scenes tours and match-day experiences to various sport clubs such as Luton Town FC and Bedford Blues RFC as well as other local sports organisations and clubs.<br/><br/>Our Bedford campus is a small, thriving academic community where academic staff get to know you well; you also have the support of your own personal academic tutor who will guide and support you throughout your student journey.