Faced with increasing commercialization and an ever-expanding list of activities and opportunities-from Infrastructure and facilities to sporting goods, licensed products, and live sports events - the demand for sport management graduates continues to rise.
This program is available in a 3-year full-time and 4-year sandwich program.
If you have a passion for sport or a desire to work in this dynamic industry, our popular course is focused on providing a practical experience. There are opportunities to volunteer for a range of local sports organizations and clubs, including Wasps RFC, Coventry City FC, the England cricket team at Edgbaston, Coventry Blaze Ice Hockey and Warwick Racecourse.Ê
Blending the areas of sport and management, this BA in Sport Management (Hons) at Coventry University explores the policy, planning, management and delivery of sport-related activities and events Ð from sport sponsorship or sport PR to managing a live sporting event or managing a top-level sport organisation.
Career prospects
Sports organisations now actively seek graduates with sport degrees and this course provides an excellent foundation for careers in sport marketing, sports event management, hospitality management, business, administration and general management.
You will have the support of dedicated Personal Employment Tutors and our well-established Employment Unit with an extensive network of employers and a wide range of Internship possibilities. The employment unit also supports you with workshops and guidance on the various aspects of the employment process such as preparing your CV, interview practice and mock assessment centres. They also maintain a dedicated Facebook group to keep you up to date with all the opportunities and activities.Ê
Coventry University is committed to preparing you for your future career and giving you a competitive edge in the graduate job market. The University's Careers and Employability team provide a wide range of support services to help you plan and prepare for your career.Ê
