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Programme Specification Template
UNIVERSITY OF CENTRAL LANCASHIREProgramme Specification
This Programme Specification provides a concise summary of the main features of the programme and the learning outcomes that a typical student might reasonably be expected to achieve and demonstrate if he/she takes full advantage of the learning opportunities that are provided.Sources of information on the programme can be found in Section 17
1. Awarding Institution / Body / University of Central Lancashire2. Teaching Institution and Location of Delivery / University of Central Lancashire, Preston Campus.
3. University School/Centre / School of Sport and Wellbeing
4. External Accreditation
5. Title of Final Award / BSc (Hons) Sports Business Management
Specialist pathway:
BSc (Hons) Sports Business Management (Adventure)
6. Modes of Attendance offered / 3 years full time or 4 years full time with internship and part-time
7. UCAS Code / C620
8. Relevant Subject Benchmarking Group(s) / Hospitality, Leisure, Sport and Tourism
General Business and Management
National Occupation Standards / FHEQ
9. Other external influences / CIMSPA - (Chartered Institute for the Management of Sport and Physical Activity)
10. Date of production/revision of this form / February 2015
11. Aims of the Programme
BSc (Hons) Sports Business Management
· To provide an intellectually stimulating and vocationally relevant programme that will enable students to gain skills, knowledge and experience that will prepare them for employment or entrepreneurship within the sports sector.
· To provide applied national or international learning opportunities assisting students to become leaders and managers within sport and related sector industries.
· To enable and develop on-going critical evaluation and analysis of contemporary management of sports businesses, organisations, enterprises and providers.
· To promote an ethos of self-reflection and self-development enabling the identification of the importance of continual development needs and strategies for achievement.
· To develop critical problem solvers who are capable of analysing operational and strategic issues to provide innovative sustainable business solutions.
BSc (Hons) Sports Business Management (Adventure)
· To provide an intellectually stimulating and vocationally relevant programme that will enable students to gain skills, practical considerations, knowledge and experience that will prepare them for employment or entrepreneurship within the adventure sports sector.
· To facilitate applied research and philosophical knowledge allowing students to appreciate and critically evaluate the key aspects of the adventure environment and the impact of effective management.
· To enable and develop on-going critical evaluation and analysis of contemporary management of adventure sports businesses, organisations, enterprises and providers.
· To promote an ethos of self-reflection and self-development enabling the identification of the importance of continual development needs and strategies for achievement.
· To develop critical problem solvers who are capable of analysing operational and strategic issues to provide innovative sustainable business solutions.
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Programme Specification Template
12. Learning Outcomes, Teaching, Learning and Assessment MethodsA. Knowledge and Understanding
A1. Critically appraise contemporary management concepts, research and issues applied to sports businesses, organisations, enterprises and providers.
A2. Analyse and develop a series of multi-disciplinary skills and knowledge that can be creatively applied within a variety of sports businesses, organisations, enterprises and providers and global sports environments.
A3. Demonstrate knowledge and understanding of the needs and behaviours or participating individuals and communities and the cultures, economies and environments within which sport takes place.
A4. Critically appraise the dynamic contexts and environments within which sports businesses, organisations, enterprises and providers operate and their operational and strategic interactions.
Teaching and Learning Methods
Lead lectures, tutor and student led seminars, workshops, tutorials, industry speakers, eLearn and computer based self-paced learning, self directed learning, international study opportunities, placements within industry.
Assessment methods
Formative and summative: single and group presentations, multimedia presentations, written seen/unseen examinations, time constrained in-class assessments, reports and essays, dissertation/ project/business plan, journal articles and peer assessments
B. Subject-specific skills
B1. Demonstrate an integrated approach to the principles and practices of contemporary management within sports businesses, organisations, enterprises and providers.
B2. Employ appropriate strategies for effective critical evaluation of management concepts and issues applied to sports businesses, organisations, enterprises and providers within sport specific national and international contexts.
B3. Deliver effective and sustainable creative and innovative solutions to contemporary sports businesses, organisations, enterprises and providers.
B4. Communicate appropriately and effectively relevant concepts with sports individuals, communities, businesses, organisations and enterprises.
BSC (Hons) Sports Business Management (Adventure) – pathway
B1. Demonstrate an integrated approach to the principles and practices of contemporary management within adventure sports environments, businesses, organisations, enterprises and providers.
B2. Employ appropriate strategies for effective critical evaluation of philosophical approaches, management concepts and issues applied to adventure sports environments, businesses, organisations, enterprises and providers within sport specific national and international contexts.
B3. Deliver effective and sustainable creative and innovative solutions to contemporary adventure sports businesses, organisations, enterprises and providers.
B4. Communicate appropriately and effectively relevant concepts with adventure sports individuals, communities, businesses, organisations and enterprises.
Teaching and Learning Methods
Lead lectures, tutor and student led seminars, workshops, tutorials, industry speakers, site visits to industry, problem based scenarios, eLearn and computer based self-paced learning, self directed learning, international study opportunities, placements within industry.
Assessment methods
Formative and summative: single and group presentations, multimedia presentations, written seen/unseen examinations, time constrained in-class assessments, reports and essays, dissertation/ project/business plan, journal articles and peer assessments.
C. Thinking Skills
C1. Critically analyse and interpret a broad perspective of theoretical and vocationally relevant research from a substantive body of knowledge of effectively apply to sports business management.
C2. Employ critical, analytical, problem-based and reasoning skills in an academic and vocational context.
Teaching and Learning Methods
Lead lectures, tutor and student led seminars, workshops, tutorials, industry speakers, site visits to industry, problem based scenarios, eLearn and computer based self-paced learning, self directed learning, international study opportunities, placements within industry.
Assessment methods
Formative and summative: single and group presentations, multimedia presentations, written seen/unseen examinations, time constrained in-class assessments, reports and essays, dissertation/ project/business plan, journal articles and peer assessments.
D. Other skills relevant to employability and personal development
D1. Apply critical self-reflection and awareness to continuing personal and professional self-development.
D2. An ability to continually enhance contemporary skills necessary for both autonomous practice and collaborative working.
Teaching and Learning Methods
Lead lectures, tutor and student led seminars, workshops, tutorials, industry speakers, site visits to industry, problem based scenarios, eLearn and computer based self-paced learning, self directed learning, international study opportunities, placements within industry.
Assessment methods
Formative and summative: single and group presentations, multimedia presentations, written seen/unseen examinations, time constrained in-class assessments, reports and essays, dissertation/ project/business plan, journal articles and peer assessments.
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Programme Specification Template
13. Programme Structures* / 14. Awards and Credits*Level / Module Code / Module Title / Credit rating
Level 6 / TL3148
TL3149
TL3000
TL3104
XS3910
TL3138
TL3102
XS3900
TL3082
TL3130
TL3101
TL3148
TL3149
TL3000
TL3104
XS3910
TL3138
TL3102
XS3900
TL3121
TL3142 / Management and Professional Development (Comp)
Contemporary Issues in Sports Business Management (Comp)
Strategic Sports Business Management (Comp)
Choose one (Comp)
Consultancy Project
Research Project
Enterprise for Sport, Tourism and The Outdoors
Dissertation
Dissertation
Sport and Leisure Events (O)
Sports Brand Management (O)
Internship / 20
20
20
20
20
20
40
40
40
20
20
20
120 / Bachelor Honours Degree BSc Sports Business Management; BSc Sports Business Management (Adventure)
Requires 360 credits including a minimum of 220 at Level 5 or above and 100 at Level 6
Bachelor Honours Degree (sandwich) BSc Sports Business Management; BSc Sports Business Management (Adventure)
Requires 360 credits including a minimum of 220 at Level 5 or above and 100 at Level 6. In addition TL3101 must be passed with a notional credit rating of 120 credits.
Bachelor Degree BSc Sports Business Management; BSc Sports Business Management (Adventure)
Requires 320 credits including a minimum of 220 at Level 5 or above and 100 at Level 6
Adventure Pathway:
Management and Professional Development (Comp)
Contemporary Issues in Sports Business Management (Comp)
Strategic Sports Business Management (Comp)
Choose one (Comp)
Consultancy Project
Research Project
Enterprise for Sport, Tourism and The Outdoors
Dissertation
Dissertation
Choose one or both (Comp)
Sustainable Outdoor Practice (O)
PSE Development through outdoor activities (O) / 20
20
20
20
20
20
40
40
20
20
Level 5 / TL2064
TL2127
TL2063
TL2128
TL2002
TL2050
TL2031
TL2066
TL2105
TL2127
TL2063
TL2088
TL2128
TL2002
TL2050
TL2066
TL2105 / Sports Business Economics (Comp)
Research and Sports Business (Comp)
Sports Business Operations (Comp)
Human Resource Management for Sport (O)
Sports Business Marketing (O)
Sport and Tourism (O)
The Professional Sport Industry (O)
Experiential Learning (O)
Sport International Development(O) / 20
20
20
20
20
20
20
20
20 / Diploma of Higher Education in Sports Business Management; Sports Business Management (Adventure)
Requires 240 credits including a minimum of 100 at Level 5 or above
Adventure Pathway:
Research and Sports Business (Comp)
Sports Business Operations (Comp)
Programme Design For Outdoor Activities (Comp)
Human Resource Management for Sport (O)
Sports Business Marketing (O)
Sports Tourism (O)
Experiential Learning (O)
Sport International Development (O) / 20
20
20
20
20
20
20
20
Level 4 / TL1095
TL1101
TL1037
TL1098
TL1096
TL1825
TL1017
AL****
TL1075 / Managing Sports Finance Comp)
The Sports Business Manager (Comp)
Introduction to Sports Business Management (Comp)
The Sports Business Consumer (Comp)
The Sports Business Environment (Comp)
Sport Law: An Introduction (O)
Event Planning and Management (O)
Language (O) / 20
20
20
20
20
20
20
20 / Certificate of Higher Education in Sports Business Management; Sports Business management (Adventure)
Requires 120 credits at Level 4 or above
Adventure Pathway:
Managing Risk in Adventure
(Comp)
Exceptionally, students may take up to one 20 credit option at Stage 1 and up to one 20 credit option at Stage 2 from the School’s module catalogue provided that the option contributes to the learning outcomes of the programme. Permission of the Course Leader is required. / 20
Students undertaking the Adventure Sports pathway will, if and where appropriate, be encouraged to undertake practical activities to support the programme of study through Scheduled Enhancement Activities provided by the UClan Outdoor Centre.
15. Personal Development Planning
Personal and professional development planning exits as a fundamental element and is embedded within the course. Where it is embedded, it enables students to develop the ability to reflect upon their own skill base and plan for future and continuing personal and professional development. The elements of personal and professional development are facilitated, practiced, monitored and assessed and are embedded within modules at all levels of the degree course. These elements are complimented by calling upon student experiences within the workplace, international study experiences or other extra curricular scenarios. There is a strong focus on enhancing the individual students employability and lifelong learning skills, encouraging students to undertake professional qualifications within management alongside their degree.
16. Admissions criteria
Programme Specifications include minimum entry requirements, including academic qualifications, together with appropriate experience and skills required for entry to study. These criteria may be expressed as a range rather than a specific grade. Amendments to entry requirements may have been made after these documents were published and you should consult the University’s website for the most up to date information.
Students will be informed of their personal minimum entry criteria in their offer letter.
Achievement of 240 - 260 points in the UCAS tariff. This should include a minimum of two A2 subjects (or equivalent). A demonstrated interest in the outdoor sector and a commitment to furthering academic qualification will also be considered. Non-standard applications are considered on an individual basis and applicants may be interviewed. Many of these courses may involve regular access to children and/or vulnerable adults, also known as regulated activity. Where this is the case, students will be legally required to register with the Vetting and Barring Scheme (VBS) which is administered by the Independent Safeguarding Authority (ISA). Following successful registration individuals will be issued with an ISA registration number which will stay with that person for the rest of their career. Students where English is not the first language need to demonstrate their ability in the English language through obtaining an IELTS score of 5.5 or above or equivalent.
17. Key sources of information about the programme
· Course Leader Dr Ingrid Griffiths
· University Web site
· School Liaison
· Course Information
· University Prospectus
· University Open Days and Applicant Days
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18. Curriculum Skills MapPlease tick in the relevant boxes where individual Programme Learning Outcomes are being assessed
Level / Module Code / Module Title / Core (C), Compulsory (COMP) or Option (O) / Programme Learning Outcomes
Knowledge and understanding / Subject-specific Skills / Thinking Skills / Other skills relevant to employability and personal development
A1 / A2 / A3 / A4 / B1 / B2 / B3 / B4 / C1 / C2 / C3 / C4 / D1 / D2 / D3 / D4
LEVEL 6 / TL3148 / Management and Professional development / COMP / a / a / a / a / a / a / a
TL3149 / Contemporary Issues in Sports Business Management / COMP / a / a / a / a / a / a / a / a
TL3000 / Strategic Sports Business Management / COMP / a / a / a / a / a / a / a / a
TL3102 / Dissertation / O / a / a / a / a / a / a / a / a / a / a
TL3103 / Independent Study Project / O / a / a / a / a / a / a / a / a / a / a / a
TL3104 / Consultancy Project / O / a / a / a / a / a / a / a
TL3082 / Sport and Leisure Events / O / a / a / a / a / a / a
TL3121 / Sustainable Outdoor Practice / O / a / a / a / a / a / a / a / a
TL3142 / PSE Development through Outdoor Activities / O / a / a / a / a
LEVEL 5 / TL2064 / Sports Business Economics / COMP / a / a / a / a / a
TL2127 / Research and Sports Business / COMP / a / a / a / a / a
TL2063 / Sports Business Operations / COMP / a / a / a / a / a
TL2128 / Human Resource Management for Sport / O / a / a / a / a / a
TL2002 / Sports Business Marketing / O / a / a / a / a / a
TL2088 / Programme Design for Outdoor Activity / COMP / a / a / a / a / a / a
TL2031 / The Professional Sport Industry / O / a / a / a / a / a
TL2066 / Experiential Learning / O / a / a / a / a / a
TL2050 / Sports Tourism / O / a / a / a / a
TL2105 / Sport International Development / O / a / a / a / a / a / a
LEVEL 4 / TL1095 / Managing Sports Finance / COMP / a / a / a / a / a
TL1101 / The Sports Business Manager / COMP / a / a / a / a / a
TL1037 / Introduction to Sports Business Management / COMP / a / a / a / a / a
TL1098 / The Sports Business Consumer / COMP / a / a / a / a / a
TL1096 / The Sports Business Environment / COMP / a / a / a / a / a
TL1017 / Event Planning and Management / O / a / a / a / a / a
TL1075 / Managing Risk in Adventure / O / a / a / a / a / a
TL1825 / Sports Law: An Introduction / O / a / a / a / a / a
Note: Mapping to other external frameworks, e.g. professional/statutory bodies, will be included within Student Course Handbooks