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Sports Business Management BA (Hons) / BA (Hons) with Foundation year

Graduate Profile

Sebastian Negri International rugby player, Italy BA Sports Business Management

Develop the business skills and experience that employers are looking for. You’ll study the core principles and practice of sports business, including finance, marketing, leadership, sponsorship, brand development and project management. Real business briefs will strengthen your learning to ensure you graduate ready to hit the ground running. You could find yourself managing a graduate assessment centre or pitching a new business idea in Dragons’ Den style. You can tailor your studies to suit your career goals and undertake an ILM qualification that’s widely recognised by employers. Industry opportunities A work placement in your second year, alongside the opportunity to undertake an integrated placement year in industry, will prepare you for graduate employment. We have great partnerships with local and national sports clubs and businesses including links with Gloucester Rugby, our own Hartpury RFC rugby team, Tour of Britain and Cheltenham Racecourse. This course is ideal for those who have a passion for sport and business, good communication skills and the drive to succeed. Immerse yourself in the business side of performance sport, studying events, sponsorship, entrepreneurship and more. Tailor your studies to suit you and undertake a work placement in industry to prepare you for your career.

Entry requirements A typical offer is 96-112 UCAS tariff points; 32-48 UCAS tariff points for Foundation year See entry requirements on pages 149-150 Typical offer information is for guidance only Find out more at www.hartpury.ac.uk

"There is a very professional environment at Hartpury. The rugby is built around a winning culture and that really helped with the transition

UCAS code NCF6 3 years NFF6 4 years with Foundation year

Foundation year - Gain the subject-specific knowledge needed for the BSc degree

from university to professional sport.

Integrated placement year - An optional extra year in industry to prepare for your career

I’ve had an incredible year. Benetton Treviso have made some good strides this season and it’s always good to be part of a team that’s ambitious and getting results. I owe so much to Hartpury – I’ll never forget where I’ve come from, that’s for sure."

Study abroad - Undertake a sports study exchange in the USA*

Megan Jeffery

Megan is the first UK student to be accepted on to the Sport and Olympic Studies Masters Programme at the Tsukuba International Academy for Sports Studies in Japan. "My research will focus on how to prevent stadiums and arenas from going to waste after Olympic Games. I’ll recommend how Japan can learn lessons ahead of the 2020 Tokyo Olympic Games."

Graduate destinations • Sports Marketing Agent • Sponsorship Co-ordinator • Rugby Agent

• Events and Hospitality Manager • Sports Travel Operations Executive • Commercial Manager, Formula One Team

Seb playing professional rugby for Pro14 club Benetton Treviso in Italy

Studying for a Masters degree in Japan BA Sports Business Management graduate

*Additional costs may apply. Please see course page on website