Sport Management

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 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 intuitions across the world

• You'll be career-ready with 94% of our graduates in employment or further studies, fifteen months after graduating (Source DiscoverUni 2023).

Course accreditations
We are accredited by the Club Managers Association of Europe (CMAE), this accreditation acknowledges the content of this course is industry-relevant, preparing students to graduate career-ready
We are recognised by The Charted Institute for the Management of Sport and Physical Activity (CIMSPA)

Our Association to Advance Collegiate Schools of Business (AACSB) accreditation is a hallmark of excellence that has been awarded to fewer than 6% of business schools worldwide

Unit accreditations
Our Chartered Management Institute (CMI) accreditation gives you complimentary CMI student membership (and access to resources and services) and means that when you graduate, you’ll receive a CMI L5 Certificate in Management and Leadership qualification in addition to your Bachelor's degree

Business Graduates Association
Membership with the Business Graduates Association provides you with career development tools, including CV-building services and job search tools, along with webinars and social events for networking and skill enhancement.