Overview

This qualification offers exposure to numerous opportunities within the sport business, private, and public sectors, effectively preparing students for careers in various sport-related roles. Through this degree, students will gain the knowledge, tools, and practical experience needed to excel in sport and business management, positioning them as a competitive force in the sport industry. Some elements which are covered include, sport management skills, the planning and organising of sport events, the management of high-performance sport teams or players and the management of community or local sport development clubs.

Admission requirements

• APS of 24
• Mathematics level 3 (40% or more) or Mathematical Literacy level 6 (70% or more)
• Afrikaans or English level 3 (40% or more)
• Additional requirements may apply as per Faculty yearbook/calender

Interesting modules in the qualification

• Sport Development

• Strategic Sport Business Management

• Sport Marketing

• Managing High Performance Sport

• Sport Industry Governance

• Brand Management

• Project management

• Strategic management

Postgraduate study options

Students with this degree will be considered for honours in Business Management which can articulate to a masters and doctorate degree in Business Management.

Career opportunities

• • • Sport business managers, administrators,
    • Tertiary institutions,
    • Sport bureau managers,
    • School sport managers,
    • Provincial sport development officers and managers,
    • High-performance institution managers,
    • Provincial sport administrators,
    • Local sport club and community centre managers,
    • National sport federation managers,
    • Professional sport team managers,
    • Sport franchise owners and managers.