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Sport Management (with Foundation Year) at Bournemouth University - UCAS

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This course is not open to application until the 13th May 2025.

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Course summary

Developed via consultation with industry bodies like the Chartered Institute for the Management of Sport and Physical Activity (CIMSPA) and commercial sport operators, this dynamic course will prepare you for a career in an ever-changing industry. Why study BSc (Hons) Sport Management (with Foundation Year) at BU?

  • Blending academic and practical elements, this course will support you to become a critically informed and well-rounded graduate, ready to manage, influence and lead in the world of work
  • Develop a detailed understanding of sport, management, marketing, leadership, finance and business principles, with an appreciation of their complex global social contexts
  • Gain varied practical experience from course placement options providing you with fantastic opportunities to put your learning into practice and make professional connections
  • We have developed an international reputation in the management of sport, events and physical activity, and continue to shape sport research, policy and practice
  • Our range of collaborative projects with local and international partners, provide opportunities for you to engage in educational, research and work activities with our global partner institutions across the world
This is the foundation year option for students who do not meet the entry requirements for the degree course. This additional year of study will give you a grounding in the business and management skills required for this course, building your confidence, knowledge and skills for further study. After successful completion of the foundation year, you will progress to the full degree.

Modules

During the foundation year, you will study the following units: Fundamentals of Business & Management, Academic & Professional Practice and Fusion Business Project. As part of the degree, in Year 1 you will study: Studying Sport, Principles of Sport Management, Fundamentals of Sport Marketing, Financial Management in Sport, Understanding the Sport Industry: Sport, Culture & Society

Professional bodies

Professionally accredited courses provide industry-wide recognition of the quality of your qualification.

  • AACSB International
  • Business Graduates Association
  • Chartered Management Institute

How to apply

This course is not open to application until the 13th May 2025.

14Jan

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

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Points of entry

The following entry points are available for this course:

  • Foundation

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Sport Management (with Foundation Year) at Bournemouth University - UCAS