BA Sport Business Management
Course overview
Sport Business Management (with Foundation Year) at the University of Chester offers an exciting pathway into the world of sports. This course blends business principles with the sports industry, equipping you with expertise in Marketing, Finance, Leadership, and Operations within sports organisations, teams, and events. You’ll also have the opportunity to develop your entrepreneurial skills by creating and developing your own business idea.
The foundation year provides a solid grounding in business concepts, covering leadership, management, ethics, marketing, and finance, ensuring you're well-prepared for the full degree. Throughout your studies, you'll engage in real-world projects with sports organisations, gaining valuable industry experience. With a strong emphasis on practical learning, our graduates have gone on to work with top organisations such as McLaren, England Cricket Board, and Sport England.
Start your journey into the exciting sports business world with Sport Business Management (with Foundation Year) from the University of Chester, and build the skills to succeed in this thriving industry.
Entry requirements
Grade Requirements
- A–Levels qualification with grades between BCC–BBC.
- BTEC Extended Diploma with DMM.
- Access to the HE Diploma, which includes 45 credits at level 3, of which 30 must be at Merit or above, is accepted.
- International Baccalaureate of 28 points.
- UCAS tariff of 112 points.
English Proficiency
For international students whose first language is not English, a score of at least 6.0 with no band score lower than 5.5 in IELTS or equivalent is required.
Scholarships
Chevening Scholarship
International Alumni Scholarship
Discount is for students advancing from Bachelor’s to Master’s level.
Career opportunities
Graduates of the BSc in Business Management and Marketing at the University of Chester can pursue various roles, including:
- Business Analyst
- Management Consultant
- Data Analyst
- Business Development Manager
- Financial Analyst
- Digital Marketer
Cost of study
For local students, the BA Sport Business Management at the University of Chester costs £5,760 for the first foundation year and £9,535 per year from the second year upwards. International students' tuition fee for the first foundation year is £10,750. From the second year onwards, the tuition fee is £14,450.
Admission
You typically have to submit your application through UCAS to apply for this course. You can speak to one of our trained counsellors if you need more information on the application process.
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