Chartered Manager Degree Apprenticeship (Sports Business Management)


Institution code	H36
School of study	School of Life and Medical Sciences
Course length	Part Time, 4 Years
Location	University of Hertfordshire, Hatfield

Entry requirements

UCAS points A Level BTEC
104 BCC: To include 2 science A Levels (or equivalent) MMM: For BTEC Extended Diploma (first teaching from September 2016)

Additional requirements

All candidates must be employed in a role related to the subject matter of the Degree Apprenticeship and be sponsored by their employer. Applications can only be made through the sponsoring employer. The university will consider all such applications and will have the final decision whether to accept the candidate for entry to the programme.
Active involvement in sport and exercise is desirable. Some experiences may require an enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service clearance.
GCSE: Maths and English Language at grade 4/C or above.
The apprenticeship standard assessment plan requires the apprentice to have achieved Level 2 Maths and English at the End Point Assessment Gateway. This requirement must be achieved for the apprentice to register for the End Point Assessment. Where this has not been achieved on entry or cannot be evidenced, the apprentice will be required to take these prior to being accepted on the programme. We will support the apprentice to achieve these qualifications prior to completing their apprenticeship.
International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme - An offer of 96 points from a minimum of 2 higher level subjects at H4 or above or equivalent.
English Language requirements - IELTS of 6.0 with no less than 5.5 in any band or equivalent.

UCAS points	A Level	BTEC
104	BCC: To include 2 science A Levels (or equivalent)	MMM: For BTEC Extended Diploma (first teaching from September 2016)

About the course

Apprenticeship standard: Chartered Manager

Final Award: BSc (Hons) Sports Business Management (Work-Based)

The Degree Apprenticeship programme in Sports Management at the University of Hertfordshire leads to a BSc (Hons) Sports Business Management (Work-Based). The programme sits in the Department of Psychology, Sport and Geography, located within the School of Life and Medical Sciences. The department has a strong history and delivery of sports management programmes, with strong and extensive links with sports industry providers both locally and nationally. Many graduates have gone on to build successful careers as sports managers working both within the public, private and voluntary sectors.

Apprentices will be employed in a sports business management role. The cohort of apprentices will be employed within a wide variety of settings in different sectors of the sports industry facilitated by a large number of individual staff. The variation in sports environments, and individual expertise of the sports management professionals and the learning style of the apprentices mean that each person’s experience will be unique. This combined with part-time academic study at degree level means that being part of the programme will be both exciting and challenging.

As an apprentice, learners will have a minimum 30-hour contract for a degree apprenticeship and must receive a minimum of 20% off the job training. This is defined as learning that takes place either with the education provider, the University of Hertfordshire, or in the workplace which is outside the normal duties expected of your employment. Training must have direct relevance to the apprenticeship standard for chartered managers and will include teaching such as lectures, workshops and online learning, practical training such a shadowing, learning support e.g. literature searching, and time spent on assignment preparation.

Why choose this course?

Study alongside the acquisition and completion of a degree
The programme is endorsed with the CMDA (Chartered Manager Degree Apprenticeship) standards and will enable the apprentices to enhance their work-based practice (put theory into practice)
Improve networking skills– between apprentices, mentors, and organisations

What will l study?

On the Sports Business Management Degree Apprenticeship, learners will cover a variety of topics that will relate to their practice in the outside world. We have developed a programme that is endorsed by the CMDA which evidences our ability to provide our learners with the tools and theory required to further enhance their on-the-job practice. On the programme, the learners will develop through the use of lectures, workshops, seminars and work-based projects. In the final year, learners will undertake two dissertation projects; one will focus on the acquisition of work-based experience and the other will revolve around the completion of research in a selected area. The British Values, Safeguarding and Prevent will be embedded throughout the programme.

On the programme, learners will work very closely with the programme leader and their assigned tutor to ensure they are getting the most from their experience whilst studying off-the-job at the University of Hertfordshire. Each apprentice will also be assigned an appropriate mentor from their employer who will support them every step of the way and will work with the University to ensure the experience gained during the on-the-job training can appropriately facilitate the learning on the programme.

Key topics covered on the programme:

Sports business management
Professional development
Finance
Leadership and management
Research
Strategy and enterprise

Level 4

Module	Credits	Compulsory/optional
Physical Activity and Sport Policy in Practice A (CMDA)	15 Credits	Compulsory
This module will consider the nature and scope of physical activity and sports development, to provide learners with an understanding of the growth and evolution of sports development and the value of an active lifestyle. The varied organisational perspectives and priorities relating to sports development will be considered in both a global and UK perspective, whilst the role of sport in a wider social setting will also be explored.
Physical Activity and Sport Policy in Practice B (CMDA)	15 Credits	Compulsory
This module will consider the area of sports development and physical activity to provide all learners with the understanding of the evolution of the sports development industry and the importance of an active lifestyle for all ages. The different perspectives and priorities of sports organisations will be considered across a global and UK perspective, whilst the role of sport in a wider social setting will also be explored.
Developing an Academic Approach (CMDA)	15 Credits	Compulsory
This module is focussed on introducing and developing skills required to develop a successful academic approach to be a successful student in Higher Education, while also considering the professional/transferable skills for a successful career. With regards to academic approach, this module primarily provides an introduction to the academic, IT and communication skills that students will require to become effective autonomous learners in Higher Education.
Understanding the Sport Industry (CMDA)	15 Credits	Compulsory
This module will develop an understanding of the management skills and knowledge needed to operate and promote a range of fitness, sports and leisure facilities within public, commercial and voluntary sector environments. It will identify and explore the basic skills and knowledge required to operate these facilities, including those required for customer care, staff management, marketing, budgeting, health and safety, programming and maintenance of physical resources.
Digital Technology in Sport (CMDA)	15 Credits	Compulsory
This module allows learners to develop critical awareness of approaches to innovation and digital technologies and their impact on organisations. Topics that may be covered include how their application can be used for organisational improvement and development; the impact of data and knowledge management for analysing business decision-making; how to Identify service or organisational improvements and opportunities for innovation and growth; how to use qualitative and quantitative analysis of information and data and benchmarking against others.
Sport Business Management: National and International Perspectives (CMDA)	15 Credits	Compulsory
This module will set the scene for the way in which sport is run as both a commercial and not for profit business both in the UK and internationally. For example it will explore the delivery models for sport in different parts of the UK and consider international delivery such as the franchise model popular in North American sport.
Professional Development in Sport A (CMDA)	15 Credits	Compulsory
This module allows learners to develop critical awareness of self and others in a professional sports context. Topics that may be covered include how to be self–aware, recognising different learning styles, how to use emotional and social intelligence, using active listening and open questioning to work effectively with others, how to reflect on own performance, identifying and acting on learning and development needs.
Professional Development in Sport B (CMDA)	15 Credits	Compulsory
This module explores the techniques and tools required to manage oneself effectively in the sports industry. Topics that may be covered include how to manage time, set goals, prioritise activities; forward planning in a business environment; personal development planning; prioritisation of tasks; and strategic alignment of activities.

Level 5

Module	Credits	Compulsory/optional
Sport Experience Learning (CMDA)	15 Credits	Compulsory
This module aims to provide opportunities for the learner to apply academic and vocational learning in a professional sport related setting, and vice versa to bring work-place skills and issues into the academic learning environment. Thus, the module should help to develop good evidence based working practices, and enhance associated knowledge and skills, with a view to improving both student employability and critical reflective practice. This module will also offer an array of potential opportunities for continuing development to add personal transferable skills.
Global Perspectives of Sports Development (CMDA)	15 Credits	Compulsory
This module will examine the global reach of sports development. It will explore the role of sporting mega-events to the host nation and to the international audience. Then, using case studies, it will examine the global processes, practices and consequences of participation. Local determinants and cultures will be considered as we attempt to explain global and local active participation.
Exploring Sports Ethics (CMDA)	15 Credits	Compulsory
This module will explore a range of issues and concerns relating to sports ethics in 21st century societies. Matters for consideration include amateurism and professionalism, discrimination, deviant behaviour in the sports context, and the role of technology. Learners will be encouraged to analyse such issues through the application of theoretical perspectives from the field of sports sociology.
Research Methods for Sports Business Management (CMDA)	15 Credits	Compulsory
Learners are introduced to research traditions and philosophies within the context of Sports Management. The concept of research design is explored, with an emphasis on the role of literature in informing decisions about what to investigate and the guiding principles. The topic of research ethics is also introduced. Both quantitative and qualitative methods of data collection and analysis are examined. Overall, the core aim of the module is to enable students to develop the skills required in order to progress to a research dissertation in Sports Management.
Leadership and Management of Sports Events (CMDA)	30 Credits	Compulsory
Through the example of organisation, delivery and legacy of sporting events the concepts of leadership and management are introduced, used and appraised. This module will develop further understanding of the variety of sport business structures and moves on from understanding simple micro environments to understanding the legal and financial implications of being self employed, partnerships and public limited companies. How these structures behave and how culture is evidenced will be examined along with the theoretical concepts of change management and conflict resolution. This module will then begin to examine less permanent sport organisational structures through sports events and understanding purpose and variety of sports events and associated structures. Finally learners will be able to examine an operational management strategy for delivery of a sport event through either having observed or managed an event of choice.
Finance for Sports Managers (CMDA)	30 Credits	Compulsory
This module will encourage learners to develop an understanding of the different aspects of economics and finance in the world of sport, both on a national and international level. Theories of strategic planning and collaborative planning will be included to enable the learners to produce a financial risk assessment. Aspects of entrepreneurship and stakeholder management will be included as well.

Level 6

Module	Credits	Compulsory/optional
Leading People in the Sports Industry (CMDA)	30 Credits	Compulsory
This module explores the leadership theories and skills required to lead and manage people in the sports industry. Topics that may be covered include: mentoring and coaching; task delegation and leadership of people; goal setting and effective monitoring; using HR systems and embedding the processes into practice to ensure legal requirements and the health and safety of others are met; and managing conversations and constructive feedback.
Sports Business Management Research Dissertation (CMDA)	30 Credits	Compulsory
This module is intended to offer learners the widest possible scope, within controlled parameters, to research a topic beyond the constraints of usual coursework assignments and examinations. Guidance on the design, planning, execution and presentation of projects will have been given to all learners during level 5 in the Research Methods in Sports Business Management module. All learners will also be allocated a supervisor with whom they should maintain regular contact throughout the research process. A dissertation handbook is provided which details the responsibilities and expectations of learners, and the role of supervisors. Additionally, the handbook contains guidelines for the expected content and format of the dissertation and poster. A series of workshops on specific aspects of the research process is provided, as well as tutorial support from supervisors.
Creating Business Strategies for Sport (CMDA)	15 Credits	Compulsory
This module aims to provide an understanding of the concept of strategic management and its application to sports organisations. It will enable the learner to appraise the influences of the macro and micro environment within which such sport organisations exist and operate. Learners will implement strategic analysis to identify the options for the future operation and marketing of sports organisations.
Enterprise and Entrepreneurship in Sports Business Management (CMDA)	15 Credits	Compulsory
The module will encourage students to develop an understanding of business planning for sports organisations at national and global level. It covers the business planning process and the individual components required to prepare a business plan. Learners will prepare, present and justify a business plan for a fledgling sports organisation, as they adopt the key principles of entrepreneurship.
Sports Management Experience Dissertation (CMDA)	30 Credits	Compulsory
This experience dissertation module embraces the philosophy of empowerment in that it offers Level 6 learners the opportunity to continue their professional experience in a Sport Management setting which is of particular interest. The module builds upon the 15 credit Sport Experience Learning module at Level 5 while having a greater focus upon the opportunity for immersion in a community of practice while appreciating the value of professional debate of contemporary issues. The module is an academic and vocational hybrid which relies upon the application of advanced academic theory and qualities developed during the BSc (Hons) Sports Business Management (Chartered Manager Degree Apprenticeship) programme to professional practice in the chosen experience settings. The reflective nature of the assessment will facilitate appraisal of learning and the prominence of significant milestones to enhance future employability and to inform future career destinations.

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Programme specifications
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Additional information
Sandwich placement or study abroad year	n/a
Applications open to international and EU students	No

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