Sport Management, BSc (Hons)

Sport is a dynamic, global industry that offers diverse career paths for graduates skilled in business, finance, and management within a sporting framework. Loughborough University's BSc in Sports Management, delivered jointly by the world-leading School of Sport, Exercise and Health Sciences and a top UK business school, equips students with essential expertise in marketing, organisational management, and accounting. The programme provides a comprehensive foundation in sports organisations, governance, policy, marketing, and economics, while optional modules explore areas like coaching, leadership, society, physical activity, and wellbeing, allowing students to tailor their studies to emerging interests and employer demands.Emphasising employability, the course includes opportunities to collaborate with Loughborough Sport and partners on real-world projects, undertake an optional year-long placement, and gain practical experience through the Coach and Volunteer Academy alongside elite athletes. Students examine the social, policy, economic, and strategic aspects of sport management, preparing them for roles in commercial and non-commercial sectors, including development, marketing, operations, brand management, sponsorship, communications, and various management, finance, and accounting positions. Assessment combines coursework, such as essays and presentations, with examinations, depending on the module.

For a full list of areas studied, see the 'What You'll Study' section of the course page on our website.