BSc (Hons) Sport Management in Southampton United Kingdom | Southampton Solent University

Pursue your love for sports and advance toward a rewarding career in overseeing and managing athletic events and organizations with this CIMPSA-accredited program. This degree emphasizes business, social entrepreneurship, and leadership in the sports sector, with endorsement from CIMSPA (Chartered Institute for Management of Sport and Physical Activity). The curriculum meets Professional Standards for CIMSPA’s Aspiring Manager (Leisure Operations) certification, ensuring graduates are prepared for the workforce.

You’ll explore various management subjects such as marketing, entrepreneurship, personnel management, event planning, sports governance, socio-cultural aspects, safety protocols, and current global trends to gain a comprehensive and analytical perspective on sports industry challenges and theories.

In years two and three, you can choose to specialize in one of three tracks:
Sport Management track
This long-standing option enhances your analytical skills, knowledge, and practical application of sports sociology, development, and policy across diverse industry contexts at operational, managerial, and strategic levels.

Outdoor Adventure track
This specialization examines the wide range of alternative sports and recreational activities, covering areas like ecotherapy, instruction, outdoor learning, adventure tourism, retail, and extreme sports.

Football and Business track
This pathway focuses on applying sports management principles specifically to football and business. Subjects include football development, coaching, the sociology of football, its global expansion, and professional best practices.