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

Pursue your love for sports and advance toward a rewarding career in overseeing and managing sports events and organizations with this CIMPSA-accredited program. This degree emphasizes business, social enterprise, and leadership in the sports sector, backed by 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, HR, event planning, sports governance, social and cultural challenges, safety protocols, and current global trends to gain a deep and analytical perspective on sports industry concepts.

In years two and three, you can choose to focus on one of three specialized tracks.
Sport Management track
This established pathway enhances your expertise in sports sociology, development, and policy, preparing you for operational, managerial, and strategic roles across diverse sports industry environments.

Outdoor Adventure track
This specialization delves into alternative sports and leisure activities, covering areas like nature-based wellness, coaching, outdoor learning, adventure tourism, retail, and extreme sports.

Football and Business track
This pathway tailors sports management to the football industry, examining topics such as football development, coaching, the sport’s societal impact, its global expansion, and professional best practices.