- To build higher level of knowledge and abilities based on the Advanced Certificate programme and at the same time provide a solid foundation to those candidates leaving schools with their A levels aspiring a career in sports management and related areas.
- To develop organisational capabilities of sports-persons to a level that will enable them to perform effectively as assistants to managers.
- To provide them with a qualification which will enable them to progress to management positions at a later stage in their careers.
- Broad-based education in sports management
- A robust working knowledge of the structure and organisation of sport and its place within society, so as to enable them to make informed middle-level management decision
- Aspects of management needed to provide the necessary confidence to be able to participate effectively in working with and through people to market and develop sport within an organisation or a community.
- Prepare them for careers in the field of sports and leisure management with an awareness of developments in sports and sport technology
- Flexibility, knowledge, skills and motivation as a basis for future studies and career
- Increase their employment opportunities
Course
Structure
Code
|
Subject/module
|
Guided Learning Hours
|
Self-study/other
|
Credit points
|
BSM501
|
Business strategy in management and sports
|
50
|
100
|
15
|
MPS502
|
Managing people in sports organizations
|
50
|
100
|
15
|
MRP503
|
Marketing and promotions in sports
|
50
|
100
|
15
|
MDV504
|
Sports development
|
50
|
100
|
15
|
CSQ505
|
Customer care and service quality
|
50
|
100
|
15
|
HPF506
|
Health promotion and fitness
|
50
|
100
|
15
|
TCS507
|
Technology in sports
|
50
|
100
|
15
|
LDS508
|
Leadership in sports
|
50
|
100
|
15
|
Total:
|
400
|
800
|
120
|
Entry Criteria
- An MNQF level 4 qualification approved by MQA
- 2 passes in a higher secondary education examination approved by MQA.
- 20 years old and at least one pass in a lower secondary school examination and one year of work experience