Course summary

This programme equips you for both employment and self-employment in Business and Sports related environments and gives you the foundations on which to build at postgraduate level. Modules are contemporary in nature and tackle key issues facing organisations and society head on. Modules are taught and assessed using a variety of active learning techniques where you are encouraged to take charge of your own learning through engaging with academic knowledge and research, tutors, external organisations, and your peers. Your assignments are developed in conjunction with industry experts and throughout the duration of your programme you will be given live business briefs to fulfil for your clients. You will have the opportunity to undertake work-related learning as part of the programme, and an international field trip (extra-curricular) (that you will be required to self-fund) in the second year of the programme. This programme is best suited to individuals who want to go the extra mile to develop their business and professional skills throughout the duration of their studies. Furthermore, whilst undertaking this programme in Business and Sport you will also have the opportunity to achieve a Chartered Management Institute (CMI) qualification alongside your degree. The Business curriculum is also reinforced by its commitment to uphold the United Nations Global Compact (UNGC). The ten principles focus on key global challenges in the areas of human rights, labour, the environment, and anti-corruption. As global citizens, you will develop a global mindset to understand, appreciate and take appropriate local or international action in response to these global challenges.