Turn your passion for sport into a thriving business career.
The BSc Sport Business Management degree equips you with the leadership, marketing, and strategic skills needed to succeed in the global sports industry. With CIMSPA and CMI professional endorsements, this dynamic programme blends business expertise with the fast-paced world of sport, offering hands-on experience, industry connections, and the skills to excel in sport management, marketing, and operations.
Why study this course at Marjon?
• Expert teaching combined with hands-on experiences, preparing you for a successful career in sport and business management.
• Gain CIMSPA and CMI professional endorsements at no extra cost, providing valuable industry recognition.
• Strong industry connections and a dedicated year in industry, ensuring you graduate with real-world experience.
• Small class sizes, offering personalised support and a focus on your professional development.
• Be part of a vibrant and supportive community, helping you thrive in the fast-moving world of sport business.
Where could this degree take you?
Your business skills will be highly transferable, opening opportunities in sport and beyond, including:
• Business Development Manager – leading growth and commercial strategy within sports organisations.
• Events and Facilities Manager – overseeing major sporting events and venues.
• Sports Agent or Player Care Specialist – supporting and managing athlete careers.
• Marketing Officer – driving brand engagement and sponsorship within sport.
• Sports Management and Administration – shaping the future of professional clubs, governing bodies, and commercial sports enterprises.
• Entrepreneurship – launching and managing your own business within the sports sector.
Develop the business acumen, leadership skills, and industry expertise to succeed in sport management, marketing, and business operations. Join us at Marjon and take your first step toward a career in the global sports industry.
Why study at Marjon?
• Small, person-focused university
• No.2 university in England for Student Satisfaction (Complete University Guide 2024)
• No.4 university in the UK for Career Prospects (WhatUni Student Choice Awards 2023)
• No.4 uni in England for Education (Student Experience) (The Times and Sunday Times Good University Guide 2023)
Starting Out in Sport Management Digital Sport Marketing and Communication in Action Leading in Sport: Foundations of Influence and Change Sport, Society and Social Change Inside the Sport Industry: Systems, Power and Policy Smart Finance: Building Business Skills in Sport Sport Event Design and Delivery Sport, Justice and Leadership: Law, Equity and Inclusion in Action Sport Finance in Action: Budget, Tools and Strategy Professional Practice and Industry Experience Managing People and Teams in Sport Building Your Professional Brand Managing Events: From Concepts to Delivery Sport Marketing and Fan Engagement Innovating in Sport: Social Enterprise in Action Insight to Impact: Applied Research in Sport Transforming Sport Organisations Building Sport Ventures: Enterprise and Strategy
Assignment Case study Critical Review/literature review Essay Evaluation/Evaluative Report Examination Fieldwork Honours Project Online Assessment Oral Presentation Portfolio / E-Portfolio / Resource File:/Reflective Portfolio Poster Presentation Reflective journal Report Research proposal
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