Global Sport Management - BA (Hons)

Birmingham City University

Bachelor's degree

In Birmingham

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Description

  • Type

    Bachelor's degree

  • Location

    Birmingham

  • Duration

    3 Years

The global sports market is estimated to be worth between £400 billion and £500 billion and is growing at a significant rate year on year.

Over the past decade there has been a huge increase of career opportunities in the global sport sector that require graduates with the skills, attributes and experience to thrive in such a dynamic industry.

This undergraduate course will provide the academic expertise needed to help students develop an exciting professional future.

Combining theory and practical application this course will draw heavily from practising sports leaders to cover multiple aspects such as technology and digital innovation, marketing, events, operations and analytics. Internships, placements, project fieldwork and workshops will enable students to start a career the second they walk through the door.

All modules balance a range of relevant theory and concepts with practical application and throughout the course students reflect and apply this content into real life scenarios – enabling students to enhance and critique their learning. In short, this is a course designed to be the catalyst for students to forge a hugely successful career in the global sports industry.

Facilities

Location

Start date

Birmingham (West Midlands)
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15 Bartholomew Row, B5 5JU

Start date

On request

About this course

Purpose

To inspire and equip students with the expertise to develop a high level of academic skills leading to graduate employment and career development within the fast growing ‘Global Sports industry domain’.

Objectives

Technical: to furnish students with the practical skills and expertise to add high value within the Sports industry
Behavioural: to nurture the appropriate levels of energy and internal/external ‘customer-centric’ behaviours to create innovative products and services
Cognitive: to provide students with high levels of critical reasoning and problem solving capabilities that will ensure they stand out among their competitive set
Be truly global: to provide students with global experiences throughout all levels, making this course unique in the marketplace

OpportUNIty: Student Jobs on Campus ensures that our students are given a first opportunity to fill many part-time temporary positions within the University. This allows you to work while you study with us, fitting the job around your course commitments. By taking part in the scheme, you will gain valuable experiences and employability skills, enhancing your prospects in the job market.

GCSE English language and mathematics at grade C/4 or above
Equivalent level 2 qualifications can be accepted
Must have been achieved at the point of enrolment
See level 3 entry under Irish Leaving Certificate for full details.
English language and mathematics at grade C or above
Must have been achieved at the point of enrolment

This is the only undergraduate Sport Management degree of its kind in the UK to be CMI accredited. The Chartered Management Institute (CMI) is the only chartered professional body dedicated to promoting the highest standards in management and leadership excellence.
On all of our courses you will gain a professional focus and real world experience of management, ensuring you are equipped to make an immediate impact in the business world. You have the opportunity to embark on a year-long sandwich placement as part of your degree course.

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Subjects

  • Marketing
  • Global
  • Industry
  • Global Sport
  • Introduction
  • Successfully
  • Behaviour
  • Consumer
  • Culture
  • Methods
  • Research

Course programme

Year One

In order to complete this course, you must successfully complete all the following CORE modules (totalling 120 credits).
  • Introduction to Global Sport Management
  • Managing Teams in the Global Sports Industry
  • Marketing Foundations
  • Sports Events Management
  • Building your Brand
  • Finance for Managers
Year Two

In order to complete this course, you must successfully complete all the following CORE modules (totalling 120 credits).
  • Sports Analytics and Digital Innovation
  • Personal Development as a Global Sports Manager
  • Managing Sports Venues
  • Culture and Consumer Behaviour in Global Sports
  • Methods in Global Sport Research & Project
  • Marketing Communications Planning
Final Year

In order to complete this course, you must successfully complete all the following CORE modules (totalling 100 credits).
  • Integrated Business Research Project
  • Strategic Marketing Management and Planning
  • The Global Manager
  • Global Sports Law, Policy and CSR
In order to complete this course a student must successfully complete at least 20 credits from the following list of OPTIONAL modules
  • Contemporary Issues in Global Sport
  • Operational and Process Improvement in Sports Venues
  • Legal Contracts and Bidding in Sporting Events
  • Sports Entrepreneurship
All core modules are guaranteed to run. Optional modules will vary from year to year and the published list is indicative only.

Additional information

Study mode: Full Time (3 Years), Part Time (5 Years)

International students
Award: BA (Hons) Starting: Sep 2021
Mode - Full Time
Duration - 3 Years
Fees - £13,200 per year

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