Global Sport Management (Dual Degree) BSc (Hons)

This module is contextualised within the broad sport management industry and covers a range of major events and sports. It's the first and important step in developing your ability to independently challenge and research the sport industry. The delivery of the module will take a number of formats. Basic principles will be introduced using traditional style lectures and these will be developed using workshops, exercises and case studies. You'll also be required to carry out a certain amount of practical work in your own time such as collecting and evaluating information from a variety of sources such as books, academic journals, newspapers and the web.

Community sport is the mass participation base on which the sporting system in the UK is based. As such the aim of this module is to consider the nature and content of the development of sport in the UK. There will be specific attention paid to the use of sport in addressing social, economic, and political agendas at local and national level. In order to fully understand the importance of community sport, you'll study community based interventions which have specific aims and objectives in the local community. The aim of this module is to define and describe relevant concepts related to community sport development in the UK, culminating in an assessment strategy which explains and classify ideas about sport in society. You'll be supported via lectures, seminars, workshops, and group work to develop intellectual curiosity, embrace challenges, as well as explore theoretical concepts through case studies and collaborative learning and discussion.

You'll investigate case studies in a diverse range of real-world settings, enhancing your ability to apply theory to practice across different groups and settings. Through field-work, you'll collect data from sport participants and investigate how psychology, sociology, and personal traits influence why certain individuals are drawn to sports and physical activities. Finish equipped with an understanding of how sociology and psychology perceive sports and physical activity, both in society and for individuals.

The teaching and learning strategy is designed to be interactive and participative, where you'll be encouraged to engage in discussions with their peers and the module co-ordinator and be able to provide leadership and to support the success of others. This module allows you to develop an analytical and reflective knowledge and understanding of their subject, think independently, analytically and creatively, and engage imaginatively with new areas of investigation within and across discipline boundaries within Sport Management.

A mix of teaching styles will be utilised to introduce you to the core module content, where you'll be encouraged to be intellectually curious, be informed citizens with a sense of responsibility allied to a commitment to ethical practice and social justice issues, such as equality, respect and sustainability. You'll be provided with the opportunity to explore ideas in more depth and apply theories and academic scholarship to real-life case studies of sport business planning and communicate effectively in a range of different forms and to different audiences. Through real-life business case studies, you'll develop an enterprising spirit, bringing innovation and productivity to the groups and communities to which they belong.

You'll also be encouraged to access and engage in emerging digital technologies, such as 'live' discussion forums, to engender a community of shared practice and understanding of academic scholarship in relation to contemporary real-life sports business marketing and branding examples.

Globalisation has played a pivotal role in reshaping the production and consumption dynamics of sports. The increased interconnectedness of global economies has facilitated faster and more diverse communication between producers and consumers, with the sports sector reaping the advantages. This module explores the evolution of sports as a significant economic and social domain, examining the distinctive characteristics of sports and the influencing factors that impact its production and consumption. It introduces a three-sector model encompassing public, nonprofit, and professional sports, accompanied by a concise overview of the essential aspects of the management environment for sports organisations.

You'll be supported with lectures and workshops and practical sessions in order to explore your understanding of different sectors of sport.

Formative assessment sessions will occur regularly within the module curriculum and will be directly linked to the summative assessments. This module allows you to develop knowledge about the different sectors within the sport industry while understanding how these sectors play a role in the production and consumption of sport. Furthermore, after learning about the different sectors within the sport industry, you'll be able to develop a knowledge base about different kinds of employment opportunities that exist within the sport industry and shall be able to understand the wide variety of skillset needed to work in these sectors.'

You'll assess, evaluate and plan for changing needs and demands within sports and leisure activities. Build your skills in strategic planning, programming, recruitment, retention, management of operations, finance and information, and marketing. With global case analyses, you'll explore theory and reflect on engagement in research activity, highlighting areas of strength and weakness within global operational and facility management.

Explore research planning, underpinning philosophy, ethical considerations, research methods, data analyses and qualitative and quantitative approaches. As you prepare for your own research project, you'll gain an understanding of the research principles and practices taught in your final year. As part of this module, you'll be provided with the staff research projects you can select from for your final year project.

You'll gain crucial insider knowledge direct from industry leaders to see how sales get done and explore the full sales process while considering how it's applied to key revenue streams in sport. You'll formulate real strategic marketing plans for sports products and services. With a blend of theory and real-world practice, you'll be able to analyse marketing strategies and think strategically. Gain the practical toolkit and confidence to succeed in the sports commercial sector.

Gain enhanced skills in the sport event management industry as you learn the practicalities behind designing and developing a sport event.

Students will study a wide range of legal sources including elements of criminal and civil law, together with institutional frameworks and dispute resolution systems. Students will learn actively using contemporary and relevant historic sports law issues over a wide range of sporting disciplines.

The module takes an applied approach, focussing on contemporary issues within the sports industry through the lens of economics, finance and governance. Topics covered include: Competitive balance in sporting contests, demand for live events, cross subsidisation between leagues, match outcome forecasting, financial sustainability, return on investment, streams of income, corruption, and governance.

The sports industry is complex with many disciplines such as operational management, strategic management, sports events, marketing, and economics and finance. These disciplines pose challenges for managers and human resource professionals. Consequently, the aim of this module is to understand the components of human resources and the affect of employment relationships on the future growth and sustainability of sports organisations.

Every sports organisation face their own challenges within their business whether that be linked to staffing, organisational structure, or a changing landscape. This module will provide knowledge of human resources and prepare you for future employment by applying theoretical concepts to solve problems within a sport organisation. Through lectures, seminars, workshops, and tutorials, you'll develop your knowledge on key areas of human resources and be presented with problems that happen within work organisations. For your assessment, you'll be required to work within a group to develop and propose a plan to rectify an issue, with a short time frame. This will replicate situations that arise in the workforce and require a quick solution to support the business and the people working within the organisation. Formative assessment will prepare you for the summative assessment through creating a proposal and presenting it to your peers and providing feedback.

Assess entrepreneurial opportunities and develop a business model as part of a venture creation project, working as part of a team. Produce creative solutions that benefit the economy and society as you reflect on your personal entrepreneurial skills and emerging identity, considering entrepreneurship as a career option.

As a growing sector of the global economy the sports industry presents businesses, governments, national governing bodies and not for profit organisations with significant opportunities. However, in unlocking the potential of sport, professionals working within the industry have to be able to demonstrate strategic vision and leadership coupled with the ability to work innovatively with others to solve issues and be reactive to an evolving market. This module aims to draw on all elements of prior study within the programme and allow your to demonstrate your ability to show strategic leadership and innovative and collaborative team working.

Split into two component parts, the module will firstly address the principles of strategic management and leadership and critically examine the global context and current challenges within the private, public and not-for-profit sectors when applied to sport. You'll also have an opportunity to develop a deeper understanding of your personal and professional characteristics and how you can work with others to develop strong working relationships and successful teams to address strategic issues.

In the second part of the module you'll complete a strategic planning exercise in the field of sport management, under supervision from a subject expert and a mentor within industry. This will be a summation not just of this module but also of the prior studies that you have completed up to this point. You'll be supported with lectures and workshops and practical sessions in order to explore theoretical concepts and academic scholarship. Theory will also be grounded in real-life experience of collaborative team building, leadership in order to achieve strategic goals.

Building on your studies and previous employability work, you'll hone your employability skills, prepare to enter professional employment and apply for professional roles. You’ll revise your career action plan and identify the key outcomes and goals for your desired career. Through a series of tutorials and action learning sets, you'll engage in self-directed career enhancing activities, develop organisational and communication skills, gain relevant experience towards your future career and develop an awareness of industry based professional practice. You'll critically reflect on progress through professional development models, advancing your employability. As part of this module, you'll take part in peer support exercises, strengthening your ability to apply course knowledge and apply theory to professional practice.