Sport Business Management

Become a digital-first sport business leader in this rapidly evolving sector with our BSc (Hons) Sport Business Management programme. You'll develop cutting edge skills in data analytics, digital innovation and sustainable business practices that traditional sport management programmes often overlook. You'll focus on contemporary challenges transforming the industry, from AI driven fan engagement and sports analytics, to women's sports growth and sustainability initiatives. You'll benefit from Greater Manchester's dynamic sports ecosystem, working with industry partners including Oldham Athletics FC, FC United of Manchester, Manchester Football Association, British Wrestling, Salford Red Devils and many more. The programme combines Chartered Management Institute (CMI) accreditation with Tech Industry Gold standard recognition, making Salford the first UK university to achieve this dual distinction. Through live industry projects, authentic business pitches and hands-on experience, you'll graduate with immediately applicable skills that bridge traditional sports business acumen with digital transformation capabilities, positioning you for leadership roles in the global sports industry. - Master data analytics and business intelligence tools like Power BI and SQL to drive strategic sport business decisions - Develop digital marketing strategies for global audiences and learn how AI is revolutionising fan engagement and operations - Gain hands-on experience through live projects with professional sport organisations across Greater Manchester's vibrant sports ecosystem Develop your skills You’ll look ahead to the technologies that will affect the work of business professionals in the future and gain essential digitals skills that will help you go further in the industry, such as: Body swap technology iDea Bronze Award Microsoft Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint, Project, Word and 365 Xero Accounting Software Power BI All our undergraduate business courses are available with: • Placement Year - on the placement year option, you will not pay fees to the University and will earn a wage for the work that you do. •Study Abroad – study with one of our partner Universities for a semester or a year. • Foundation Year – start with the fundamental areas of business and the key skill you need to study at University level. Find out more on www.salford.ac.ukcoursesundergraduatesport-business-management.