Sport Business Management (with Foundation Year) - BA (Hons)

University of Lancashire

**Course Overview**This course is taught through block learning. Find out more at https://www.lancashire.ac.uk/study/block-learningOur Sport Business Management foundation year is a stepping stone to a great and varied career.Our foundation year prepares you to study at university. You’ll gain important academic skills, like how to research, write and present your ideas. You'll learn how to work both on your own and as part of a group.You’ll also explore current issues in sport and wellbeing. Engage in discussions and take part in debates, helping you understand the field as a whole. You’ll create a project or portfolio on a topic that interests you. This will demonstrate critical thinking and reflection on your own learning. These skills will help you succeed in university and beyond.Upon successful completion of your foundation year, you can progress on to our Sport Business Management degree. You’ll cover topics like sustainability, globalisation, corporate social responsibility and corruption. You'll link theory and practice, drawing on contemporary research and issues in sports business.You can also progress onto:Football Studies BSc (Hons)Physical Education and Sport BA (Hons)Sport Coaching BSc (Hons)Sport and Exercise Science BSc (Hons)Sports Therapy BSc (Hons)Leadership through Outdoor Adventure BA (Hons)Nutrition BSc (Hons)**Why study with us**- You’ll learn important academic skills, which will help you when studying your degree.- You'll engage with key discussions and debates in the field of sport.- Once you progress onto your degree, you will learn core business management disciplines and their application to sport.**What you'll do**- You'll gain the skills you need to study a degree, including writing, researching and presenting your own ideas.- You’ll be taught by staff who are passionate about passing on their knowledge.- Once you progress onto your degree, you'll have the opportunity to gain real-world experience through placements or a year abroad.**Future Careers**A degree in Sport Business Management can lead to a successful career in sports or leisure management, business enterprise, events, performance, education, coaching, or public service.

School of Health, Social Work and Sport