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Sport Business Management (with Professional Placement Year)

Course details
  • BA/BSc
  • 4 Years
  • Full-time
  • 21/09/2026
  • Undergraduate
Course location
Main Site

Course summary

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)

Modules

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

Assessment method

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

Qualified teacher status (QTS)

To work as a teacher at a state school in England or Wales, you will need to achieve qualified teacher status (QTS). This is offered on this course for the following level:

  • Course does not award QTS

How to apply

Apply by
14 January

This is the deadline for applications to be completed and sent for this course. If the university or college still has places available you can apply after this date, but your application is not guaranteed to be considered.

Application codes

Course code:
SBM2
Institution code:
P63
Campus name:
Main Site
Campus Code:
-

Points of entry

The following entry points are available for this course:

  • Year 1

Entry requirements

Qualification requirements

UCAS Tariff - 96 - 112 points

A level - CCC - BBC

Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Extended Diploma (first teaching from September 2016) - MMM - DMM

Access to HE Diploma

Access to HE Diploma accepted with credits in line with UCAS tariff point range

T Level - Pass (C and above) - M

Additional entry requirements

Criminal records declaration (DBS/Disclosure Scotland)

English language requirements

GCSE English Language at Grade C/4 or above

Historical entry grades data BETA

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Fees and funding

Tuition fees

LocationFeeYear
Republic of Ireland£9790Year 1
England£9790Year 1
Northern Ireland£9790Year 1
Scotland£9790Year 1
Wales£9790Year 1
Channel Islands£9790Year 1

Tuition fee status depends on a number of criteria and varies according to where in the UK you will study. For further guidance on the criteria for home or overseas tuition fees, please refer to the UKCISA website.

Additional fee information

EU applicants will be classed as International unless they have Pre-settled or Settled status.

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