With the world’s eyes on events such as the Olympic Games and the World Cup, and multi-million pound sponsorship, broadcasting rights and licensing agreements reaching unprecedented levels in recent times, sport is rapidly becoming recognised as one of the most lucrative and fastest growing industries in the world. Now is the time to start a career in this exciting sector. Unique learning
Our BA (
Hons) Sport Management degree was created using a unique learning lab approach. This method offers you the chance to learn about the increasing professionalism of sport, from the position of working within a commercial sport organisation – Derby County Football Club (DCFC). If you have a passion for sport and want to gain management and leadership skills suitable for work within the sport sector, then our course will prepare you for a career in this expanding and exciting industry. Your learning will centre on key areas including marketing, media and PR, international sport, finance, enterprise, strategy, events and operations. You’ll learn about the sport business industry, both in the classroom and through work experience. You will gain management, leadership and entrepreneurship skills, and have access to state-of-the-art IT systems used by professional sport organisations, preparing you for a successful management position in the sport business world. In-depth knowledge
BA (Hons) Sport Management will develop your expertise within five core areas:
- International sport
- Marketing and business development
- Politics, policy and planning
- Professional development
- Sport management and operations. Industry experience
At every level of study you’ll have opportunities to work within a professional sport environment responsible for the business of sport, including:
- Derby County Football Club
- Derbyshire County Cricket Club
- Derby Velodrome
- Derby City Council
- Sport-80
- Team Raleigh.
