BSc (Hons) Business Management with Sport

Industrial Placement
International students can apply
Overseas study available
Work placement opportunity

Graduates have an excellent chance to pursue careers in a variety of employers in the public, commercial and voluntary sectors, with the further benefit of improved access to the growing number of opportunities in sports organisations.

Career Prospects

This course effectively broadens the career options of graduates. The ‘business-plus’ aspect of the course equips you with the opportunity to compete equally in the marketplace for management occupations across a broad spectrum of employer organisations. Additionally, it offers the prospect of improved access to sports organisations, where knowledge and understanding of the environment in which sport operates is a key consideration for employers. This versatility is best expressed by the variety of employing organisations that our graduates gain entry to, examples of which are given below:

Asda
Blue Lagoon Holiday Cottages
Cheshire County Football Association
CIS Insurance
First Choice
Fitness First
Greater Manchester Police
HM Revenue & Customs
JD Williams
KPMG
LA Fitness
Manchester Airport
Manchester Metropolitan University
Marketing Manchester
Marks & Spencer
Royal bank of Scotland
Sainsbury’s
Salford City Council
Tameside Sorts Trust
Ticketmaster
Village Hotel & Leisure Club
Visit Manchester

Alumni Profile

Callum Donnely (2007 graduate)

Development Manager (Sport), Merseyside Sports Partnership

‘The benefits of studying at Salford University are simple! Salford Business School provided me with the right tools and opportunities to prepare myself for a career in strategic sports management; as well as the right education, knowledge and understanding to last me throughout my career. Without the experience of studying at Salford University I can guarantee I would not be in the position I am in now.’

Craig Abel (2007 Graduate).

Volunteer Development Officer, Manchester Leisure

'As a mature student going back to study was a daunting prospect, however I needn't have worried and my decision was quickly accepted as the correct one. In the three years I learnt so much, while the highlight had to be my work placement which gave me exposure, confidence and vital contacts within the industry.’

Industry Links

All students will be encouraged to take part in the 12 month period of professional experience. This will give you an opportunity to apply the skills, knowledge and understanding gained in the first two years of the course in a real working environment. You will be required to make a decision on this option during your second year.

Placements can be arranged in a large variety of organisations, including those involved in commerce, industry and the non-profit sector. Salford Business School has established strong links with such organisations, many of whom place a high value on our students. In addition to the work placement, you may also undertake a number of occupational modules that will enable you to develop skills required for the workplace. For example, specific occupational skills relevant to the vocational pathway will be developed and assessed in modules such as Event Planning and Development, Sports Leadership, Sports Development, Sport Psychology and Sport and Social issues.