Sport Management (Hons) Cardiff Metropolitan University

Overview

The Sport Management (Hons) at Cardiff Metropolitan University provides students with the essential knowledge and professional attributes required to lead within the rapidly evolving global sports sector. This degree integrates multidisciplinary subjects to ensure graduates are prepared for diverse roles across public, private, and third-sector sports organisations.

Why Sport Management (Hons) at Cardiff Metropolitan University?

This programme was the first in the United Kingdom to receive endorsement from the Chartered Institute for the Management of Sport and Physical Activity (CIMSPA). Students gain access to world-class on-site sports facilities and benefit from a robust network of industry partners and guest speakers. The curriculum places a significant emphasis on enterprise and entrepreneurship, supporting those who wish to launch their own sports businesses. Additionally, the university offers three specialist pathways in Leadership, Marketing, and Sport Development to tailor the learning experience to specific career goals.

Tuition Fee Breakdown

• International fee: GBP 16000 per year
• National fee: GBP 9535 per year

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Syllabus

The curriculum is designed to build foundational knowledge before moving into strategic management and professional practice. Modules may include:

• Understanding the Global Sport Industry
• Sport Business Management
• Sport Marketing
• Operations Management in Sport
• Professional and Academic Development
• Leading and Managing People in Sport
• Managing Sports Events & Services
• Strategic Management and Change
• Economics of Sport

Careers with Sport Management (Hons)

Graduates are well-equipped for a variety of leadership roles within professional and semi-professional sports clubs, national governing bodies, and commercial fitness organisations. Employment opportunities often include managing community sport programmes, elite facility operations, or international sports administration. Many alumni have successfully launched their own enterprises with support from the university's entrepreneurship services, while others progress to postgraduate study, such as a Master of Business Administration, to further their strategic expertise.