Sport Management BSc (Hons) DPS/DIntS
Master
In Loughborough
Description
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Type
Master
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Location
Loughborough
Overview
Sport is a truly global and rapidly expanding industry, that uniquely unites commercial, public and third-sector stakeholders. As such, there are exciting opportunities for graduates with an understanding of the complex and varied sports industry, its policy, governance and economic environment, combined with knowledge of business, finance and management.
Our Sports Management degree is co-taught by the School of Sport, Exercise and Health Sciences (currently ranked 1st in the world for sport-related subjects) and the School of Business and Economics (one of the UK's leading business schools) to equip you with vital skills in marketing, organisational management, and accounting, as well as providing a through grounding in both the key strategic challenges facing sport, and the impact of sport, through sport governance, sport policy, sport marketing and sport economics.
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Subjects
- Sport Marketing
- Financial Training
- Equity
- Resource Management
- Sports Law
- Industry
- Project
- School
- Law
- Financial
- Global
- Sport Coaching
- Marketing
- Economics
- Governance
- Leadership
- Coaching
- Strategic Management
- IT Law
Course programme
What you'll study
Excited to learn more? For a taster of what you can expect to study on our Sports Management degree, take a sneak preview of some of the modules you may have the opportunity to study below.
The information below reflects the currently intended course structure and module details. Updates may be made on an annual basis and revised details will be published through Programme Specifications ahead of each academic year. Please see Terms and Conditions of Study for more information.
- Year 1
- Year 2
- Final year
Your first year at Loughborough will introduce you to material and concepts that provide a foundation for your subsequent study. You will study compulsory modules in Research, Employability and Academic Skills, as well an Introduction to Sport Management module. You will also cover the key management subjects of accounting, marketing, economics and organisations. An introduction to the wider social impacts of sport is provided through a compulsory module covering critical perspectives in sport. You will also select one optional module in either coaching or social science.
Semester 1
Principles of Marketing for Sport and Leisure Core
Principles of Marketing for Sport and Leisure
The aim of this module is to introduce students to the principles of marketing and the role of marketing management in sport, leisure and recreation organisations.
Organisation and Management Core
Organisation and Management
The aim of this module is for the student to be introduced to key concepts in the management.
Semester 2
The Leisure Market Core
The Leisure Market
The aim of this module is to demonstrate the concepts and theories of microeconomics with applications to the sports and leisure sectors.
Accounting for Business Core
Accounting for Business
This module aims to introduce the preparation and interpretation of financial reports, to develop students’ analytical and written presentational skills and to show the relationship between business context and financial reporting.
Semester 1 & 2
Academic, Research and Vocational Skills Core
Academic, Research and Vocational Skills
The aims of this module are to support students’ transition into and progression through university education by developing the core academic and vocational knowledge and skills required for their programme and future career; and to introduce students to qualitative and quantitative research methods.
Introduction to Sport Management Core
Introduction to Sport Management
The aim of this module is to introduce students to the field of sport management and provide a holistic overview of the sport industry.
Critical Perspectives in Sport Core
Critical Perspectives in Sport
The aim of this module is to introduce students to some of the key issues and contemporary debates that are relevant to sports managers within the complex social, political, financial, and increasingly globalised environment within which they work as well as to relevant theoretical concepts that aid the understanding of such issues and debates.
Fundamentals of Sport Coaching Optional
Fundamentals of Sport Coaching
The aims of this module are for students to develop a holistic understanding of coaching and coaching practice, and to introduce students to evidence-based research and research-informed practice.
Sport and Social Sciences Optional
Sport and Social Sciences
The aim of this module is for students to develop knowledge and understanding of the underlying social science theories and topical debates that relate to sport, coaching and pedagogy.
Your second year comprises compulsory modules in Research Methods and Sport Management in Practice. You will also study compulsory modules covering law, equity and inclusion, marketing and economics, accounting and human resource management. You will select one optional module in either coaching or social sciences.
Semester 1
Human Resource Management in Sports Organisation Core
Human Resource Management in Sports Organisation
The aims of this module are: to examine critically the role of the Human Resource Management (HRM) function within the contemporary organisation; to develop a clear understanding of the role of the HRM function in maintaining an equitable relationship between employer and employee.
Coaching Process and Practice Optional
Coaching Process and Practice
The aims of this module are for students to examine coaching effectiveness and the complexity of the coaching process and to be able to apply and demonstrate this theoretical knowledge in practice in authentic coaching contexts.
Semester 2
Economic Analysis of Sport Core
Economic Analysis of Sport
This module aims to provide students with an introduction to the main structure and scale of the sports economy and key features of the demand and supply of sports in the voluntary, commercial and events domains.
Accounting for Managers Core
Accounting for Managers
The aims of this module are to further develop business accounting skills.
Conceptualising Sport Optional
Conceptualising Sport
The aim of this module is to develop a critical understanding of more advanced social scientific concepts which combine to form the basis of social theories and perspectives used in the analysis of sport and physical cultures in modern societies across the world.
Physical Activity and Health Optional
Physical Activity and Health
The aim of this module is for students to develop knowledge and understanding of physical activity and sedentary behaviour and their relationship with health, including measurement of the behaviours, correlates/determinants and settings for promotion of the behaviours.
Semester 1 & 2
Research Skills and Methodologies Core
Research Skills and Methodologies
The aim of this module is for students to develop an understanding of the philosophical and methodological underpinnings of the research process and to gain experience of formulating appropriate research questions, research designs and proposals for conducting research in sport, coaching, physical education and management.
Sport Management in Practice Core
Sport Management in Practice
The aims of this module are to prepare students for a career in sports business and management by developing and enabling them to apply their business knowledge, skills and attributes to practical management activities and to enhance their self-awareness, personal development and general transferable skills appropriate to graduate careers both within and beyond sports management in the global workplace.
Sports Law, Equity and Inclusion Core
Sports Law, Equity and Inclusion
This module aims to develop an understanding of the legal principles underpinning sports law and its practice, and related issues of equity, inclusion and discrimination in sports.
In your final year you will undertake a compulsory dissertation in your chosen area of sport management. In completing your dissertation you will apply your research methods knowledge and draw on your experience of sport management concepts and knowledge learnt through your studies, your placements and other networks you have engaged with. You will study modules that critically explore the policy and governance of sport, its marketing and economics, and the strategic management of both events and organisations. You will also continue with an optional module in either coaching, or social sciences consistent with your choice in year 2.
Semester 1
Advanced Sport Coaching Optional
Advanced Sport Coaching
This module seeks to develop a critical understanding of coaches’ development and life-long learning and the ability to specialise in specific coaching domains.
Semester 2
Physical Activity and Health in Practice Optional
Physical Activity and Health in Practice
The aim of this module is for students to develop detailed knowledge, critical understanding and vocationally relevant skills relating to the real world application of physical activity for health within varied contexts.
Semester 1 & 2
Research Project Core
Research Project
The aim of this module is to provide students with an opportunity to select, design and conduct a research project in a topic relevant to their development and programme.
Sport Policy and Governance Core
Sport Policy and Governance
The aims of this module are for students to: develop a critical understanding of the policy-making process, policy analysis and associated tools, concepts and models in sport, as well as of sports governance and governance principles, structures and standards in local and global sports organisations.
Strategic Sport Marketing and Economics Core
Strategic Sport Marketing and Economics
The overall aim of this module is for students to develop a systematic and critical understanding of UK and global sport markets, from both a strategic marketing and economic perspective, including consideration of the organisation, strategic application of marketing and communications in commercial and non-commercialised sport, society and policy, and the economic nature and evaluation of the markets for sport.
Strategic Management of Sports Organisations and Events Core
Strategic Management of Sports Organisations and Events
Contemporary Issues in Sporting Cultures Optional
Contemporary Issues in Sporting Cultures
Leadership and Managing Change Optional
Leadership and Managing Change
The aim of this module is for students to develop a critical understanding of different theoretical perspectives on leadership and how leadership styles shape organisational practice. Students will also develop and evaluate their own preferred leadership approach and skills.
Sport Management BSc (Hons) DPS/DIntS