BSc (Hons) Sports Business Management

Studying sports business management at Herts will equip you with practical knowledge for careers in sports and business management. With access to state-of-the-art facilities and partnerships like Watford FC, you will gain real-world experience.

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Typical offer: 104–112
Entry requirements
Fees: £9,535 per year (UK)
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UCAS code: N880
Course length: Various
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University of Hertfordshire, Hatfield
Institute code: H36
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2nd in the East of England for Sports Science (Complete University Guide, 2023)

Top 20 in the UK for research quality (Complete University Guide, 2024)

Gain experience leading and managing sport events

Course overview

If you’re interested in the business potential of the sports industry, then BSc (Hons) Sports Business Management is the course for you. The degree has a strong emphasis on the sports and business management field. It covers key topics such as sports marketing, management, event planning, and finance. You will gain practical experience through industry placements and partnerships, including exclusive opportunities to help enhance your employability.

On this course you will develop your understanding of the business of sport, exploring the sports industry in the UK, as well as from a broader global perspective. You will explore key business concepts and theories, using them to review modern sports businesses and best practice in sports management. Whether you’re thinking about becoming a director within a sports company and/or organisation, managing a leisure centre or sports club at a local, regional or international level, starting your own business, or pursuing a managerial role or educational role, the sports business management course prepares you for a variety of career pathways.

Why choose this course?

The BSc (Hons) Sports Business Management degree at Herts will give you the knowledge and practical experience needed to succeed in a career within the sport business industry.

Gain leadership and entrepreneurial skills: Throughout the sports and business management course, there is a strong emphasis on the leadership and management of sports events, as well as developing the strategic skills you’ll need to be successful in today’s sports industry. You’ll develop your entrepreneurial skills too, so when you graduate, you’ll have a balanced portfolio of knowledge and practical skills which really boosts your employability.

Industry experience: Work experience opportunities are integrated into the programme to ensure you gain industry experience as well as a sports business degree. Whatever career you decide to pursue, work-related experience combined with academic study and a focus on communication skills will enhance your prospects.

Learn from experts: You will be taught by highly qualified staff, most with a PhD or other advanced degree, plus research, teaching, or professional experience.

Strong employment prospects: 93% of Herts graduates are in work or further study 15 months after graduation (Graduate Outcomes, 2021/22).

Exclusive opportunity: With our official partnership with Watford FC for the 2024-25 season, you will have exclusive access to a variety of unique career and educational opportunities with this prestigious football club. Find out how you can get involved.

Professional accreditations

Partnership with the the Chartered Institute for the Management of Sport and Physical Activity (CIMSPA)

The University of Hertfordshire is in partnership with CIMSPA, and the Sports degree programme(s) will be gaining endorsement against sector professional standards. As a result, students will be able to register with the Chartered Institute for the Management of Sport and Physical Activity (CIMSPA) whilst studying with us here at Hertfordshire University. A CIMSPA student membership introduces sports-related students to their sector’s chartered professional body and supports them through their studies to develop skills and improve employability, ready for a smooth transition to the workplace, therefore even sports graduates can benefit.

The specific benefits of having a CIMSPA student membership include:

CIMSPA Academy – Access to selected FREE recognised CPD eLearning
CIMSPA magazine – Digital access to S&PA Professional
S&PA Extra – Monthly digital newsletter counterpart to the CIMSPA magazine
Workforce opportunities – Access to graduate work placement, volunteering, internships, and job opportunities
Engagement opportunities – Linking to employers with students and providing opportunities through guest lectures
CIMSPA Code of Conduct – standards expected of sector professionals

Your future career

An impressive 93% of Herts graduates are in work or further study 15 months after graduation (Graduate Outcomes, 2021/22).

Typical areas of work for sports business management graduates include:

event management
sports administration
leisure centre leadership
private sector sport and leisure
operating their own business.

Sports graduates may also transfer into related sector graduate schemes within business or local government. After your course, you will be ready for careers in sports management including event management, sports administration and leisure centre leadership, working for private sector sports businesses or developing your own sport-based business model. You could also study at postgraduate level or join a graduate scheme, either in the public or private sector.

What you'll study

Degree programmes are structured into levels, 4, 5 and 6. These correspond to your first, second and third/final year of study. Below you can see what modules you’ll be studying in each. Throughout the sports business degree, modules are assessed in a variety of ways via coursework, debates, presentations, viva and practical. The type of coursework is varied depending on the module and includes reports, reflections, write up of practicals, portfolios, posters and presentations.

In your first year, you’ll learn the foundations of sports coaching, aspects related to physical activity and sports development, and begin to understand the business sports industry and how it functions. You'll also learn about media and communications in sport as well as how the sport sector operates within a global world. To help you settle into university life, you’ll take a module focused on developing the academic skills you need to be a successful student.

Your second year builds on what you learnt in the first year. You’ll study leadership in sport, management of sport events, global perspectives of sports development, sport finance, and sport marketing and public relations. The module on research methods helps you to understand the principles and methods that underpin sports business management research. You’ll be able to use this to critique and understand the research done in the areas of sports business management. Your sport experience learning module provides you an opportunity to get applied work experience in the sport business management industry. In addition, we also offer optional modules for you to choose from such as process and practice in high-performance sport, exploring sports ethics, or funding for active communities.

In your final year, you’ll be able to develop either your research skills through our research dissertation module or focus on a work experience dissertation within the field of sports business management. You’ll get a personal supervisor to support you with the dissertation option you choose to purse. Here, you’ll design and undertake your own project on a topic relevant to your area of study, and more importantly, it will be aligned to an area that interests you. You’ll also be able to study other modules in the final year, such as creating business strategies for sport, contemporary issues in sport, sport sales and customer service, and professional practice in sports business management. In addition, we also offer optional modules for you to choose from such as behaviour change for physical activity and sport, or insight and evaluation of sport development.

Level 4

Module	Credits	Compulsory/optional
Understanding the Sports Industry	15 Credits	Compulsory
This module will develop an understanding of the management skills and knowledge needed to operate and promote a range of fitness, sports and leisure facilities within the public, commercial and voluntary sector environments. It will identify and explore the basic skills and knowledge required to operate these facilities, including those required for customer care, staff management, marketing, budgeting, health and safety, programming, and maintenance of physical resources.
Sport Business Management: National and International Perspectives	15 Credits	Compulsory
This module will set the scene for the way in which sport is run as both a commercial and not-for- profit business both in the UK and internationally. Delivery models for sport in various areas of the UK and internationally will be explored, including the franchise model popular in most North American sport organisations.
Sports as Social and Global Phenomena	15 Credits	Compulsory
This module will focus on the social context of sport and the interaction between sport, society and culture. This will include an exploration of the development of sport as a significant part of many societies today, as well as consideration of the ways in which sports may be seen as global phenomena.
Developing an Academic Approach	15 Credits	Compulsory
This module is focused on introducing and developing skills required to develop a successful academic approach to be a successful student in Higher Education, while also considering the professional/transferable skills for a successful career. With regards to academic approach, this module primarily provides an introduction to the academic, IT and communication skills that students will require to become effective autonomous learners in Higher Education.
Introduction to Sport Development	15 Credits	Compulsory
This module will introduce the core concepts that shape and influence community sport development. The sport participation and physical activity of various population groups will be explored, while the role and influence of policy in the sector will be appraised.
Introduction to Coaching	15 Credits	Compulsory
This module introduces the foundational principles of coaching practice. The module is designed to introduce the novice coach to a range of relevant topics that inform the coaching process in its early stages. Students will be asked to reflect on their experiences of shadowing a coach outside of the University.
Sport Operations	15 Credits	Compulsory
This module will introduce students to the planning, design, and development of sport and recreation facilities and to the principles and techniques of facility operation and management. The module will cover specific topics related to sport operations and facility management such as organization and management, policy and procedure development, risk management/health and safety, financial management, and human resource management.
Sport Media and Communications	15 Credits	Compulsory
This module will examine communication, practice, and media issues related to the sports industry and sport communication professions. Specifically, concepts and current issues related to the production of social media, broadcasting, print media, and public relations/crisis communications in the sports industry will be discussed and students will produce work from each of these industry segments.

Level 5

Module	Credits	Compulsory/optional
Process and Practice in High-Performance Sport	15 Credits	Optional
This module introduces students to the essential processes and practices that contribute to successful high-performance sport systems. Students will identify and analyse the factors that influence the success/failure of nations at the Olympic and/or Paralympic Games. The challenges of creating and delivering a successful high-performance sport system will be assessed.
Exploring Sports Ethics	15 Credits	Optional
This module will explore a range of issues and concerns relating to sports ethics in 21st century societies. Matters for consideration include amateurism and professionalism, discrimination, deviant behaviour in the sports context, and the role of technology. Students will be encouraged to analyse such issues through the application of theoretical perspectives from the field of sports sociology.
Research Methods for Sports Business Management	15 Credits	Compulsory
Students are introduced to research traditions and philosophies within the context of Sports Business Management. The concept of research design is explored, with an emphasis on the role of literature in informing decisions about what to investigate and how-to guiding principles. The topic of ethical consideration for research is also introduced. Both quantitative and qualitative methods of data collection and analysis are examined. Overall, the core aim of the module is to enable students to develop the skills required to progress to Sports Business Management Research Dissertation at Level 6.
Global Perspectives of Sports Development	15 Credits	Compulsory
This module examines the global reach of sport development. Students will explore the field of international sport for development, examine the complexities of hosting global sporting events, and critically interpret the role of sport in international politics and diplomacy.
Sport Marketing and Public Relations	15 Credits	Compulsory
This module will encourage students to develop an understanding of the different aspects of marketing and public relations in the world of sport, both on a national and international level. Students will apply marketing and communication strategies via digital communication channels as well.
Sport Finance	15 Credits	Compulsory
This module will encourage students to develop an understanding of the different aspects of economics and finance in the world of sport, both on a national and international level. Aspects of entrepreneurship and stakeholder management will be included as well.
Leadership in Sport	15 Credits	Compulsory
The module aims to enable students to gain leading-edge academic knowledge of how to work with different individuals and to adopt conflict solving techniques. Group exercises will be used as well as individual tasks. Leadership knowledge will be gained in class, enabling students to become more professionally focused to work in groups in later working life.
Management of Sport Events	15 Credits	Compulsory
In this module students will gain knowledge of how to work with different individuals and to adapt conflict solving techniques. Students will learn the fundamentals of event management. Group exercises will be used as well as individual tasks. The module will seek to enable students to organise a sport event for charity.
Funding for Active Communities	15 Credits	Optional
This module will explore the role of funding in supporting active communities in the UK. The key principles for successful funding applications will be introduced, considered, and applied to real life community examples through creating funding applications for local organisations.
Sport Experience Learning	15 Credits	Compulsory
This module provides opportunities for the student to apply academic and vocational learning in a professional sport-related setting, and vice versa to bring workplace skills and issues into the academic and vocational learning environment. Students will develop evidence-based working practices and enhance associated knowledge and skills to improve their employability and reflective practice. Opportunities for continuing development to add personal transferable skills will be present. Students will revisit reflective models previously introduced at Level 4 as well as explore models that can be used to reflect within their coaching, such as Schon's Reflective Model.

Level 6

Module	Credits	Compulsory/optional
Sports Business Management Research Dissertation	30 Credits	Optional
This module is intended to offer students the widest possible scope, within controlled parameters, to research a topic beyond the constraints of usual coursework assignments and examinations and design, plan, execute and present the results of this research in a dissertation in the field of Sport Business Management.
Creating Business Strategies for Sport	15 Credits	Compulsory
This module aims to provide an understanding of the concept of strategic management and its application to sport organisations. It will enable the student to appraise the influences of the macro and micro environments within which such sport organisations exist and operate. Students will implement strategic analysis to identify the options for the future operation and marketing of sport organisations.
Sandwich Placement - Sport	0 Credits	Optional
The Sandwich placement will provide students with the opportunity to expand, develop and apply the knowledge, understanding, skills and attributes acquired during levels 4 and 5 of the relevant degree programme, in a professional work-based environment. Prior to the commencement of the sandwich placement, students will seek and apply for a position suitable for their programme of study, in the UK or overseas. Students will be allocated a workplace, and a University supervisor. The student will agree an appropriate working pattern with the workplace supervisor and will establish relevant aims to work towards during the sandwich placement. Students completing a UK-based sandwich placement will normally attend a one-day placement symposium at the university, part way through the year. They will present a poster relating to their placement experience. Students completing an overseas sandwich placement will normally submit a poster electronically. Throughout the Sandwich placement, students will evaluate and reflect on their experiences, with consideration of current literature and evidence-based practice. The Sandwich placement will culminate in a work-based evaluation, and the production of a reflective placement report.
Study Abroad - Sport	0 Credits	Optional
Learning and teaching methods may include taught courses, a research project, practical studies, or a mixture of these components. The Year Abroad will be for two academic semesters or their equivalent. The students will therefore follow a programme negotiated by the Programme Lead or nominee and an equivalent representative of the host institution. Prior to commencement of the Year Abroad, the student, the programme officers from the University of Hertfordshire and from the host institution will agree a learning agreement and mode of attendance.
Professional Practice in Sport Business Management	15 Credits	Compulsory
This module explores the techniques and tools required to manage oneself effectively in the sports industry. Topics that may be covered include how to manage time, set goals, prioritise activities, create a strategic networking plan to achieve career aspirations, personal development planning, and prioritisation of tasks.
Contemporary Issues in Sport	15 Credits	Compulsory
This module will offer an engaging, informative, yet challenging introduction to some of the most pressing contemporary issues in sport. The module aims to provide students with a critical awareness of contemporary issues in sport by examining a number of topics ranging from global issues such as corruption, gambling and commercialisation to national issues of gender, sexuality, racism and women in sport. Students will develop an understanding of these issues by being empowered to formulate personal opinion underpinned by sociological theoretical evidence in the format of assessed seminar discussions. Furthermore, listening skills, alongside verbal reasoning will be developed in order to develop critical understanding of relatively complex themes that affect both the sports industry and society as a whole.
Sport Sales and Customer Service	15 Credits	Compulsory
In this module students will gain knowledge of how to work in the sport industry, specifically with regard to sales, customer service, and negotiation skills.
Sport Law and Governance	15 Credits	Compulsory
This module introduces students to governance structures and legal issues within professional and amateur sport organisations. Students will examine governance and legal issues in local, national, and international environments. Additionally, students will explore legal issues such as regulation of athlete agents, intellectual property, and contract law.
Insight and Evaluation of Sport Development	15 Credits	Optional
This module will focus on the critical analysis and interpretation of data to understand trends in sport development. Using data-driven and theoretical methods, students will evaluate the effectiveness of sport development projects in achieving their aims. Furthermore, students will estimate future trends that will influence sport development projects and practice.
Behaviour Change for Physical Activity and Sport	15 Credits	Optional
This module focuses on how to positively change physical activity and sport participation behaviour. A range of behaviour change theories will be critiqued and appraised for their potential to change individual and population physical activity and sport participation. In addition, a whole systems approach to influencing behaviour change will be examined.
Sport Business Management Experience Dissertation	30 Credits	Optional
This Experience Dissertation module embraces the philosophy of empowerment in that it offers Level 6 students the opportunity to continue their professional experience in a Sports Business Management setting of particular interest. The module builds upon the 15-credit Sport Experience Learning module at Level 5, while having a greater focus upon the opportunity for immersion in a community of practice, whilst appreciating the value of professional debate of contemporary issues. The module is an academic and vocational hybrid, which relies upon the application of advanced academic theory and skills developed during the BSc (Hons) Sports Business Management programme to professional practice in the chosen experience setting. The reflective nature of the assessment will facilitate the appraisal of learning and the prominence of significant milestones to enhance future employability and to inform future career destinations. Students will be expected to use reflective models introduced at Levels 4 and 5 to critically reflect on their own work experience and appraise areas for future development.

What if I need support?

Throughout your time at the university, you’ll work closely with a personal tutor in order to help develop academic, personal, and vocational skills. This work is supported by the University’s online platform, which provides a location for lecture slides, lecture recordings, module guides, assessment details and discussion forums amongst other things.

Personal Tutors and Supervisor Support
From the first year, students are allocated a Personal Tutor and will have frequent meetings throughout the first year (L4) and into the second year (L5) on all degree programmes we offer. In the final year (L6), students will be aligned with a project supervisor who will support them with their dissertation module(s) and provide overarching guidance.

Academic Support Services (ASU)
You might also want or need extra support during your time with us. Rest assured, no matter what you study, we have got you covered. For help with study skills, including referencing, essay writing and presentations, you will have access to our Academic Support Services (ASU). You can attend workshops, 1-to-1 sessions and online tutorials. Both our Learning Resources Centres (LRCs) run drop-in study skills sessions.

Student Wellbeing
To support you with any emotional, mental health, disability and health-related issues which you may experience throughout your time at university, Herts have Student Wellbeing. All of our services are delivered by trained and experienced staff who take a holistic and multi-disciplinary approach to ensure that you get the best support possible.

Optional sandwich year

Graduate with invaluable work experience alongside your degree and stand out from the crowd. This course offers you the opportunity to enhance your study and CV with a year in industry, typically between your second and third years of study. It’s a chance to explore career possibilities, make valuable contacts and gain sought after professional skills.

Research shows that over 70% of employers prefer students with work experience, which is why we believe work placements are career gold. Our Careers and Employment service are here to support you explore your options and make valuable contacts for your future career.

You’ll pay no tuition fee for this year and won’t need to worry about the details of your placement until your second year of study.

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Study Abroad offers the opportunity for an amazing experience, which will help make you stand out from the crowd. With more and more companies working internationally, experience of living in another country can make a great impression on future employers.

This course offers you the opportunity to enhance your study and CV with a sandwich year abroad. The University has partnerships with over 150 universities around the world, including the USA, Canada, Asia, Africa, Australia, South America and closer to home in Europe.

If you study abroad between your second and third year of study, you’ll pay no tuition fee to the partner university and no tuition fee to us either. We’ll ask you to make your decision in your second year, so there is plenty of time to think about it.

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You’ll pay no tuition fee for this year and won’t need to worry about the details of your placement until your second year of study.

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Where you'll study

Your main campus is de Havilland Campus. You will share this campus with students from business, law, sport, and education subjects. The student housing is close to our Sports Village which includes a gym, swimming pool and climbing wall. You can get breakfast, lunch, or dinner in our on-campus restaurant or bar on days you don’t feel like cooking. You can also use the common room to play pool, video games or just to hang out with friends. Our Learning Resources Centres are open 24/7, which means you can study whenever suits you best. Want to pop over to the other campus? You can take the free shuttle bus or walk there in just 15 minutes.

You will have access to some of the best University sports facilities in the UK. You’ll benefit from our brand new multi-million-pound Institute of Sport Building based at the de Havilland campus and will be able to join our on-campus Sports Village. Facilities include a 25-metre swimming pool, a 12m high climbing wall and a 110+ station gym. The gym has both strength and cardio equipment, such as rowing machines, cable stations and a free weights area. Facilities also include match-quality courts, sports halls and new generation astro pitches and so much more. There is also a smaller 24-hour gym on the College Lane campus.

Whether you’re interested in sport on a competitive or casual level, there is something for you. There are opportunities for students to participate, compete and represent us in a wide variety of sports. We are also one of the few universities with an Active Students and Staff programme. This means we offer free sports and exercise sessions to all our students and staff. This is something you can tap into as a participant or possibly also as a facilitator.

Who you'll learn from

You will be taught by our team of academics, experienced in sports business management. Additionally, you will have access to an academic support team, a well-being team, and a personal tutor who will help you navigate university learning and living. Working together, your teaching and support team is committed to assisting you in realising and achieving your full potential.

How we support our students

At the University of Hertfordshire, we want to make sure your time studying with us is as stress-free and rewarding as possible.

We offer a range of support services, from childcare to counselling, ensuring that you make the most of your time at Herts and can focus on studying, having fun, and have the support you need.

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Entry requirements

The University of Hertfordshire is committed to welcoming students with a wide range of qualifications and levels of experience. The entry requirements listed on the course pages provide a guide to the minimum level of qualifications needed to study each course. However, we have a flexible approach to admissions and each application will be considered on an individual basis.

Typical offer (UCAS points)	(enter tariff range)
Typical A Level offer	(enter range)
Typical IB offer	(enter range)
Typical BTEC offer	(enter range)
Typical T Level offer	(enter range)
GCSE	EG: Grade 4/C in English Language and 4/D Mathematics
Access courses	EG: An overall merit profile in 45 credits at Level 3.
Additional information	Find out more about our standard and contextual Undergraduate Entry Requirements.

English language	All students from non-majority English speaking countries require proof of English language proficiency, equivalent to an overall IELTS score of 6.0 with a minimum of 5.5 in each band. If you do not have the required IELTS or equivalent for direct entry on to your degree programme, our Pre-sessional English and International Foundation courses can help you to achieve this level.
Additional information	Find out more about International Entry Requirements.

English language

All students from non-majority English speaking countries require proof of English language proficiency, equivalent to an overall IELTS score of 6.0 with a minimum of 5.5 in each band.

If you do not have the required IELTS or equivalent for direct entry on to your degree programme, our Pre-sessional English and International Foundation courses can help you to achieve this level.

Additional information

Find out more about International Entry Requirements.

Typical offer (UCAS points)	104–112
Typical A Level offer	BCC– BBC
Typical IB offer	104-112 points from a minimum of 2 HL subjects at H4 or above
Typical BTEC offer	DMM
Typical T Level offer	104–112 UCAS points Accepted T Levels: Design Survey and Planning for Construction; Design Production, Design and Development; Education and Childcare; Healthcare Science; Health; Science; Digital Support Services; Digital Business Services; Onsite Construction; Building Services Engineering for Construction; Accounting; Design and Development for Engineering and Manufacturing; Engineering, Manufacturing, Processing and Control; Finance; Maintenance, Installation and Repair for Engineering and Manufacturing; Management and Administration; Agriculture, Land Management and Production; Legal Services.
GCSE	Grade 4/C in English Language and Mathematics.
Access courses	An overall merit profile in 45 credits at Level 3.
Additional information	Find out more about our standard and contextual Undergraduate Entry Requirements.

English language	All students from non-majority English speaking countries require proof of English language proficiency, equivalent to an overall IELTS score of 6.0 with a minimum of 5.5 in each band. If you do not have the required IELTS or equivalent for direct entry on to your degree programme, our Pre-sessional English and International Foundation courses can help you to achieve this level.
Additional information	Find out more about International Entry Requirements.

English language

All students from non-majority English speaking countries require proof of English language proficiency, equivalent to an overall IELTS score of 6.0 with a minimum of 5.5 in each band.

If you do not have the required IELTS or equivalent for direct entry on to your degree programme, our Pre-sessional English and International Foundation courses can help you to achieve this level.

Additional information

Find out more about International Entry Requirements.

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Fees and funding

At Herts, we’re dedicated to providing world-class teaching supported by industry-level facilities and incredible social spaces. We believe cost shouldn’t be a barrier to higher education, and we strive to keep both our standard and additional costs as low as possible.

	Study type	Fees
UK students	Full time	£9,535 for the 2025/2026 academic year
UK students	Part time	£1,990 per 15 credits for the 2025/2026 academic year
EU students	Full time	£15,965 for the 2025/2026 academic year
EU students	Part time	£1,995 per 15 credits for the 2025/2026 academic year
International students	Full time	£15,965 for the 2025/2026 academic year
International students	Part time	£1,995 per 15 credits for the 2025/2026 academic year

Tuition fees are charged annually. The fees quoted above are for the specified year(s) only. Fees may be higher in future years, for both new and continuing students. Please see the University’s Fees and Finance Policy (and in particular the section headed “When tuition fees change”), for further information about when and by how much the University may increase its fees for future years.

Scholarships, grants and bursaries	Depending on your circumstances, you may be eligible for a non-repayable scholarship, grant or bursary to support your studies.
Disabled Students' Allowance	The Disabled Students’ Allowance can cover any study-related costs you have because of a mental health problem, long term illness or any other disability.
Student loans	Find out about securing a student loan, from how much you could be eligible for to when you need to start making repayments.
Accommodation costs	We offer a great choice of student accommodation, on campus or nearby in the local area, to suit every student budget.
Additional course fees	Read more about additional fees in the course fact sheet.

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Course fact sheets
BSc (Hons) Sports Business Management (Revised 2024)	Download PDF

Programme specifications
BSc (Hons) Sports Business Management	Download PDF

Additional information
Applications open to international and EU students	Yes
Course length	Full Time, 3 YearsPart Time, 6 YearsSandwich, 4 Years

BSc (Hons) Sports Business Management

Studying sports business management at Herts will equip you with practical knowledge for careers in sports and business management. With access to state-of-the-art facilities and partnerships like Watford FC, you will gain real-world experience.

Typical offer: 104–112

Fees: £9,535 per year (UK)

UCAS code: N880

Course length: Various

Location: University of Hertfordshire, Hatfield

Institute code: H36

Work placement option

Study abroad option

Course overview

Why choose this course?

Professional accreditations

Partnership with the the Chartered Institute for the Management of Sport and Physical Activity (CIMSPA)

Your future career

What you'll study

What if I need support?

Optional sandwich year

Work Placement

Study Abroad

Where you'll study

Who you'll learn from

How we support our students

At the University of Hertfordshire, we want to make sure your time studying with us is as stress-free and rewarding as possible.

Entry requirements

UK applicants

International applicants

UK applicants

International applicants

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UK and EU applicants with pre-settled/settled status in the UK

International applicants

International and EU applicants without pre-settled status in the UK

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Fees and funding

Tuition fees

Additional information

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Further information

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