Managing and Developing Sport: University of Southampton

Course Description

The (Hons) Managing and Developing Sport, a product of industry consultation, is a degree designed to meet the specific needs of industry as government policy and private choices continue to drive the expansion of community sport in the UK.

This degree is aimed at those students committed to the provision, development, management, and administration of sport. The degree is distinctive in drawing together management theory and business principles, and applying them to the study of sport. Financial management and marketing, facility planning and design, operations and human resource deployment, and policy development are explored in the context of government efforts to promote a healthier, more active and inclusive society. The degree investigates commercial aspects of sport, including advertising, product endorsement and other forms of sponsorship. It also reviews local and community agendas against a backdrop of globalisation and free market economics.

Course content

• Organisational theory
• Operations management
• Sport and the law
• Strategic management
• Marketing
• Financial management
• Organisational psychology
• Sport development
• Research methods

Entry requirements

• A levels: BBB
• IB: 32 points, 15 at higher level
• Intake: 40
• Average applicants per place: 7

Main University Contact

• Postal Address: University of Southampton
  University Road
  Southampton
  SO17 1BJ
• Tel: +44 (0)23 8059 5000
• Fax: +44 (0)23 8059 3131
• Email: admissns@soton.ac.uk
• Website: http://www.soton.ac.uk/