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Programme Specification Template
UNIVERSITY OF CENTRAL LANCASHIRE
Programme 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 Lancashire
2. 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
CIMSPA - (Chartered Institute for the Management of
Sport and Physical Activity)
9. Other external influences
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.
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To provide applied national or international learning opportunities assisting students to become
leaders and managers within sport and related sector industries.
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To enable and develop on-going critical evaluation and analysis of contemporary management of
sports businesses, organisations, enterprises and providers.
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To promote an ethos of self-reflection and self-development enabling the identification of the
importance of continual development needs and strategies for achievement.
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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.
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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.
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To promote an ethos of self-reflection and self-development enabling the identification of the
importance of continual development needs and strategies for achievement.
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To develop critical problem solvers who are capable of analysing operational and strategic issues
to provide innovative sustainable business solutions.
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12. Learning Outcomes, Teaching, Learning and Assessment Methods
A. 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.
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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 selfdevelopment.
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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13. Programme Structures*
Level
Level
6
Module
Code
TL3148
TL3149
TL3000
Module Title
Management and Professional
Development (Comp)
Contemporary Issues in Sports
Business Management (Comp)
Strategic Sports Business
Management (Comp)
14. Awards and Credits*
Credit
rating
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TL3102
XS3900
Choose one (Comp)
Consultancy Project
Research Project
Enterprise for Sport, Tourism and
The Outdoors
Dissertation
Dissertation
TL3082
TL3130
Sport and Leisure Events (O)
Sports Brand Management (O)
20
20
20
TL3101
Internship
120
TL3104
XS3910
TL3138
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40
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.
Adventure Pathway:
TL3148
TL3149
TL3000
TL3104
XS3910
TL3138
TL3102
XS3900
TL3121
TL3142
Level
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TL2064
TL2127
TL2063
TL2128
TL2002
TL2050
TL2031
TL2066
TL2105
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)
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
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20
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
20
20
20
40
40
20
20
20
20
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20
20
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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
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TL2127
TL2063
TL2088
TL2128
Level
4
TL2002
TL2050
TL2066
TL2105
TL1095
TL1101
TL1037
TL1098
TL1096
TL1825
TL1017
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TL1075
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)
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)
Adventure Pathway:
Managing Risk in Adventure
(Comp)
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Certificate of Higher
Education in Sports
Business Management;
Sports Business
management (Adventure)
Requires 120 credits at Level 4
or above
20
20
20
20
20
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.
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
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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
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Course Leader Dr Ingrid Griffiths igriffiths@uclan.ac.uk
University Web site
School Liaison
Course Information
University Prospectus
University Open Days and Applicant Days
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18. Curriculum Skills Map
Please tick in the relevant boxes where individual Programme Learning Outcomes are being assessed
Programme Learning Outcomes
Core (C),
Compulsory
Module
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Knowledge and
Subject-specific
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Module Title
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Management and
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Contemporary Issues in
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Human Resource
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TL2050
Note:
Experiential Learning
Sports Tourism
Sport International
TL2105 Development
TL1095 Managing Sports Finance
The Sports Business
TL1101 Manager
Introduction to Sports
TL1037 Business Management
The Sports Business
TL1098 Consumer
The Sports Business
TL1096 Environment
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TL1075 Managing Risk in Adventure
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