Sports Business Management

Hartpury University

Undergraduate BSc (Hons) Full-time 3 Years Business and management studiesHospitality, leisure, and tourismEvents managementSport and exercise science

Sports Business Management BSc (Hons) is an undergraduate degree at Hartpury University, based in Gloucester, taught full-time over 3 years. 89% of final-year students rated the course positively in the National Student Survey, and graduates earn £26,000 on average 15 months after finishing. Typical A-level entry is BBC.

A-Level Entry

BBC

Typical offer · UCAS

UCAS Points

112 points

Typical offer · UCAS

Student Satisfaction

89.06%

NSS · Office for Students

Avg. Graduate Salary

£26,000

15 months after graduation · HESA via Discover Uni

About this course

Immerse yourself in the business side of sport, studying events, sponsorship, entrepreneurship, and more. Benefit from an applied degree, strengthening your knowledge, understanding and experience in different business sectors.

You’ll graduate industry-ready thanks to work projects, and top additional qualifications, including the CIM Level 3 Award in Marketing Principles (additional fees apply).

Focus on gaining practical experience, with everything from your modules to your assessments designed in line with industry, to ensure you hit the ground running once you graduate. You could find yourself leading an assessment centre on campus, or pitching an idea for a new start-up with the help of our innovation, careers and enterprise team. You’ll develop the business skills and experience that employers are looking for.

Everything you’ll study has been informed by industry. You'll learn how to succeed in a broad, resilient and exciting industry. Whether that’s in events, marketing, and facility management, or even as an app developer or a business-leader, career opportunities are diverse.

CIMSPA-endorsed

This programme is endorsed by the Chartered Institute for the Management of Sport and Physical Activity (CIMSPA), and aligned to ‘General Manager’ (Exercise and Fitness, Sport Development and Leisure Operations Specialisms) professional standards.

Following enrolment, Hartpury University will pay for you to have Student Membership of CIMSPA. Depending on your selected modules, you could also gain Professional Certification as a CIMSPA endorsed General Manager.

Entry Requirements

A-Level Grades BBC
UCAS Tariff Points 112 points
BTEC DMM

Study Options

This course is available in 2 study options:

Sandwich

Duration: 4 Years

Qualification: BSc (Hons)

Location: Gloucester

Avg. grad pay (5y): £26,000

Full-time Shown above

Duration: 3 Years

Qualification: BSc (Hons)

Location: Gloucester

Avg. grad pay (5y): £26,000

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Course Details

Qualification
Bachelor of Science (with Honours) - BSc (Hons)
Study Mode
Full-time
Duration
3 Years
Start Date
2025

2025-entry data — 2026 offers may differ

Academic Year
2025
Campus / Location
Gloucester
Scheme
Undergraduate
Subjects
Business and management studies, Hospitality, leisure, and tourism, Events management, Sport and exercise science
Avg. Graduate Salary
£26,000