Sport Management BA (Hons)

" Sport Management BA (Hons)

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This Sport Management course runs in 2016/17.

The sport industry is a significant contributor to the global economy. Sport Management graduates are in increasing demand owing to the growth, commercialisation and professionalisation of sport. If you want to be part of a growing and dynamic industry then this course may be for you.

WHY CHOOSE THIS COURSE?

The main aim of this course is to develop your knowledge and understanding of management with a particular focus on sport, and you will be involved in aspects of the sport industry from the first day you arrive on campus in Coventry.

If you choose this course you will benefit from:

• links with local firms who provide specialist talks and mentor students, ensuring that you gain the maximum exposure to industry;
• the opportunity to apply for work placement or internship at local and regional companies;
• experienced teaching staff who bring their professional and research expertise in to their teaching;
• practical experience developed from field visits and volunteer opportunities within the sport industry that gives you a platform to apply your sport management theory;
• international collaborations which allow you the opportunity to go abroad as an exchange student for a semester and also to take part in international workshops and conferences where you will have the opportunity to work with students from different countries and meet international experts from the sport management sector;
• studying with Coventry Business School who are currently a member of European Foundation for Management Development (EFMD) and the Association of Business Schools (ABS).

Memberships

European Foundation for Management Development (EFMD)

Memberships shall be renewed in accordance with the relevant bodies’ standard review process and subject to the University maintaining the same high standards of course delivery.

WHAT WILL I LEARN?

You will learn the principles and frameworks related to management from a sport perspective and understand how to apply such theory, analyse complex problems, construct arguments and form reasoned conclusions. You will develop your skills in research, analysis and problem solving, reasoned argument, decision-making, communication, information technology, teamwork and leadership.

A range of sport management subjects will form the key part of your studies, including Introduction to Sport Business, Management, Strategy, Finance, Sport Marketing and Sponsorship, Project Management, Sport Economics, Corporate Social Responsibilities in Sport and Sport PR and Media.

You will also learn how this translates into practice on industry placements and voluntary projects throughout the course.

HOW WILL THIS COURSE BE TAUGHT?

Your course will be based on a series of lectures and smaller seminars or workshops. Seminars and workshops are interactive and may involve hypothetical problem questions, case studies and the analysis of more theoretical issues. In addition, your personal tutor will review and discuss your progress with you and will be available for advice.

If you are interested in part-time study (which is taught during the day) please contact the Part-time Admissions team on +44 (0) 24 7765 4321 or email part-time.uni@coventry.ac.uk for further information, but please note that not all courses have a part-time option.

HOW WILL I BE ASSESSED?

An estimated percentage breakdown of how your final grade is assessed is as follows: formal examinations 40%; coursework, tests, reports 25%; practical or project work 15%; group work 10%; presentations, posters 10%.

A compulsory Add+vantage module must also be completed: please see the page on the Add+vantage scheme for more details.

TEACHING CONTACT HOURS

In a typical week you will have up to 15 contact hours of teaching and this will break down as:

Personal tutorial/small group teaching: 3 hours of industry contact, field visits, personal mentoring and surgery hours each week

Medium group teaching: 6 hours of seminars and workshops each week

Large group teaching: 6 hours of lectures each week

Personal study: 22 hours each week studying and revising in your own time, including some guided study using handouts and online activities

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