Sport Management

The University of Edinburgh

Sport is a rapidly expanding global business. Our unique BSc Sport Management degree is well-positioned to prepare you for a career in this exciting, dynamic industry. The University has strong links with a range of major sports organisations. These provide excellent placement opportunities and guest speakers. In the course of studying sport management you will learn about: the principles of management at operational and strategic levels policy and governance across and within the sports industry the value and purpose of sport in society the role of marketing and communication in sport the social, cultural and economic importance of sport a range of contemporary and global issues in sport the relationship between sport and other industries, including health, education and tourism and heritage a range of research methods and traditionsRecent graduates have gone on to work in professional fields such as:sport marketingsport tourismevents management companiesnational governing bodieslocal authoritieshealth and fitness clubssports media companiesSome students have started their own businesses.