BA (Hons) Sports Business Management
Lincoln, United Kingdom
DURATION
3 up to 4 Years
LANGUAGES
English
PACE
Full time
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STUDY FORMAT
On-Campus
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Introduction
Sport is a social and economic phenomenon and this degree has been designed to examine critically the business decisions that shape this lucrative global industry.
From the outset, the programme focuses on the business and management of the sports sector and explores the culture, policy, impact, and delivery of sporting opportunities, particularly in a commercial context. It aims to develop student's skills for the critical analysis of sports, sports spaces, products, services, and operations.
The course examines the breadth and power of sports participation and business on individuals and societies. It looks at the global structure of sports and the complexities, challenges, and issues that are often involved in reconciling government objectives with personal and community aspirations.
"This information was correct at the time of publishing (July 2023)"
Admissions
Curriculum
How You Study
During the first and second years, students are able to study sport-specific modules to further their understanding of the sector and grasp the foundations of sports management and sports studies. Modules on finance, sports club management, marketing, organisational behaviour, and visitor experiences underpin students' learning.
During their final year, students can choose to work on client projects or develop their own independent, sports-focused research.
Students on this course are able to take a year-long work placement after their second year, providing a chance to gain experience and apply their learning in practice. Students are expected to source their own placement, but tutors can provide support during the process if required. Those who choose to take a placement do not pay tuition fees for that year but must cover their own travel, accommodation, and living costs.
First Year
- Data Analytics for Business (Core)
- Finance for non-specialists (Core)
- Global Case Studies in Tourism, Events and Sports Business Management (Core)
- Organisational Behaviour (Core)
- Principles of Marketing (Core)
- Professional Development (Core)
Second Year
- Commercial Sports Club Management (Core)
- Business English and Communication A (Option)†
- Business English and Communication B (Option)†
- Client Based Project (Option)†
- Designing Immersive Visitor Experiences (Option)†
- Digitalisation and Cultures in Tourism, Events and Sports Business Management (Option)†
- International Business Environment (Option)†
- LIBS International Year Abroad (Option)†
- Professional Practice (Option)†
- Sport, Culture and Society (Option)†
- Study Abroad Replacement Credit (1) (Option)†
- Study Abroad Replacement Credit (2) (Option)†
- Study Abroad Replacement Credit (3) (Option)†
- Study Abroad Replacement Credit (4) (Option)†
Third Year
- Critical and Intersecting Issues in Sports Management (Core)
- Critical Industry Insights (Core)
- Independent Project - Responsible Enterprise (Core)
- Entrepreneurship and Intrapreneurship in Tourism, Events and Sports Business Management (Option)†
- Futurology in Tourism, Events, and Sports Business Management (Option)†
- Independent Project - Research (Option)†
- Independent Project- Negotiated Client-Based Project (Option)†
- Live Events Management (Option)†
† Some courses may offer optional modules. The availability of optional modules may vary from year to year and will be subject to minimum student numbers being achieved. This means that the availability of specific optional modules cannot be guaranteed. Optional module selection may also be affected by staff availability.
How You Are Assessed
The way students are assessed on this course may vary for each module. Examples of assessment methods that may be used include coursework, such as written assignments, reports or dissertations; practical exams, such as presentations, performances or observations; and written exams, such as formal examinations or in-class tests. Assessments will mostly be individual tasks, but students may also be expected to work in a group on an assessment task.
Students will receive feedback throughout the term to help them prepare for assessments. This may be through formative assessment (such as ungraded presentations or mock questions), directed activities in seminars, or informal discussions with the seminar tutor. Formative feedback may not be written down, and maybe directed to a group as well as to an individual.
Students will also receive feedback on graded assessments. This usually includes comments detailing the quality of the work and how the student could improve their performance, as well as a highlighted criteria grid identifying performance against the assessed learning outcomes.
The University of Lincoln's policy is to ensure that staff return assessments to students promptly.
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Program Outcome
How You Study
During the first and second years, students are able to study sport-specific modules to further their understanding of the sector, and grasp the foundations of sports management and sports studies. Modules on finance, sports club management, marketing, organisational behaviour, and visitor experiences underpin students' learning.
During their final year, students can choose to work on client projects or develop their own independent, sports-focused research.
Students on this course are able to take a year-long work placement after their second year, providing a chance to gain experience and apply their learning in practice. Students are expected to source their own placement, but tutors can provide support during the process if required. Those who choose to take a placement do not pay tuition fees for that year, but must cover their own travel, accommodation, and living costs.
Scholarships and Funding
For eligible undergraduate students going to university for the first time, scholarships and bursaries are available to help cover costs. The University of Lincoln offers a variety of merit-based and subject-specific bursaries and scholarships.
Several scholarship options are available. Please check the university website for more information.
Program Tuition Fee
Career Opportunities
Sports Business Management graduates have gone on to work in a variety of sectors and industries. Some have gained employment at professional football clubs, national governing bodies, sports marketing agencies, and in the hospitality industry, business management, logistics, digital marketing, and advertising.