BSc (Hons) Engineering

The Sport Management and Leadership BSc (Hons) offered by the University of Northampton merges the competitive world of sport with the dynamic realm of management and leadership. This course prepares students with a sound foundation in general business principles along with a comprehensive understanding of the sport industry.Course Content: The course curriculum is crafted to give students a broad understanding of management principles, leadership techniques, and sport operations. It combines classroom teaching with practical experiences, including visits to sport organizations. The course integrates tools and strategies used in sports management with a focus on areas such as sport governance, project management, strategic management, sport marketing, sport consulting, research, and data analysis.Key Modules: Some of the primary modules included in the course are Sport Governance and Policy, Sport Marketing and Digital Media, Strategic Management in Sport Organisations, Project Management for Sports Leaders, Sport and Society, Sport Data and Performance Analysis, Sport Consulting Project, and Dissertation or Consultancy Project.Accreditations: This course is validated by Chartered Management Institute (CMI). This means that on successful completion of the course, students can achieve both a degree and a professional qualification.Future Careers: This course can pave the way for numerous career paths, including sport event management, sports marketing, sport development officer, sport administrator, and sport consultancy. Additionally, graduates are appropriate for roles in leadership and management in the sport industry, both in the UK and internationally.For more information on this course, please visit the official course page here.