BA (Hons) Sports Management (Distance)

Global Institute of Sport

Degree overview

Unlock your future in the exciting world of sports management with this dynamic course, designed to launch your career in one of the fastest-growing industries. Youll dive deep into the business of sport, learning how to analyse the external forces shaping the industry while mastering the essential skills of communication, problem-solving, and leadership. This course will empower you with cutting-edge, evidence-based strategies, preparing you to tackle real-world challenges and drive success in your sports management career.

Youll explore everything from sports marketing and fan behaviour to strategic event management, gaining practical insights through case studies, live discussions, and direct industry insight. With this course, youll be fully equipped to take the sports business world by storm and make an impact in the global marketplace.

Teaching locations & learning options

This course is delivered in a distance format, where learning will occur through online content allowing students to work through materials independently via the online learning platform. Which can be accessed anytime making this a flexible study option that fits around existing commitments.

Students will receive materials via the online learning platform, offering additional resources and guidance for both directed and self-directed study, and where students will work through structured weekly content which introduces key information and theories. Concepts, ideas and understanding are then tested via quizzes, case studies, online forums, and live discussion sessions.   

The Global Institute of Sport is an embedded college of the University of East London. All GIS graduates will receive a degree from the University of East London.