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

Pursue your love for sports and advance toward a rewarding career in directing and overseeing athletic events and organizations with this CIMPSA-accredited program. This degree emphasizes business, social entrepreneurship, 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, preparing graduates for immediate industry readiness.

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

In years two and three, you can choose to focus on one of three specialized tracks.
Sports Management track
This established pathway enhances your analytical skills, knowledge, and practical application of sports sociology, development strategies, and policy implementation across diverse sports industry roles at operational, managerial, and strategic levels.

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

Football and Business track
This concentration tailors sports management specifically to the football industry, addressing subjects such as football development, coaching methodologies, football's societal impact, internationalization of the sport, and professional standards.