Program Overview

Introduction to BSc (Hons) Sports Business Management (Foundation Year)

The BSc (Hons) Sports Business Management (Foundation Year) is designed to prepare students for studying the BSc (Hons) Sports Business Management degree. This foundation year provides the perfect environment to advance academic abilities before continuing on to the full degree course.

Course Overview

This course is part of the Department of People and Performance at Manchester Met. The foundation year gives students a unique insight into the events, hospitality, sport, and tourism industries and the role these sectors play in the health and wellbeing of society. Students will develop practical expertise in management, marketing, finance, strategy, and events delivery, including the legal frameworks, commercialization, leadership, enterprise, and governance of sport.

Features and Benefits

• Triple accredited – the business school holds the globally recognized trio of accreditations from EQUIS, AACSB, and AMBA, placing it among the best business schools in the world.
• Enhancing your experience – Manchester Metropolitan University Institute of Sport brings together sport-related education from across the University to deliver a world-leading curriculum.
• Funding support – students can apply for student finance (e.g., tuition fee loan, student loan, and student maintenance grant) in the same way as other students.
• Adapt to life at university – develop study skills and get to know the campus and lecturers during the foundation year.
• Enhance your employability – through activities including internships, volunteering, or learning a new language.

Entry Requirements

• Typical offer: 72-80 UCAS tariff points.
• IELTS score: 5.5 overall with no individual element below 5.5.
• UK students: 72-80 UCAS tariff points from Level 3 qualifications (e.g., A levels, Pearson BTEC National Extended Diploma).
• International students: IB Diploma with minimum 24 points overall or 72-80 UCAS Tariff points from Higher Level, and IELTS 5.5 overall with no individual element below 5.5.

Fees and Funding

Tuition fees for the 2026/27 academic year are still being finalized. Information on 2025/26 standard undergraduate fees for UK/Channel Islands and EU/Non-EU international students is available.

Careers Support and Prospects

• Employed or in further study: 88.7% of UK-domiciled, full-time, first-degree graduates are employed or in further study 15 months after graduation.
• Explore your options and build sought-after skills – through our Careers Service, you will be supported and encouraged to get ready for further study or working life.
• Taught by experts – the course is part of the Department of People and Performance at Manchester Met, with committed and enthusiastic teachers and researchers.

Course Structure

• Year 1: 25% lectures, seminars, or similar; 75% independent study.
• Assessment: 100% coursework; 0% examination.
• Placements: the opportunity to do a placement, study or work abroad in Year 3 of the degree.

Your City, Your Community, Your Campus

Life in Manchester offers an inspiring and welcoming setting for studies, with a history of driving progress and a diverse community of bold creatives, sport obsessives, and pioneers in science, engineering, health, education, business, and law.

Get in Touch with Manchester Metropolitan University

For more information, visit the Manchester Metropolitan University website or contact the university directly.