| Application Deadline: | 5 July for September enrolment. | ||
| Annual Tuition Fee: | Free - ≈ € 8,600 (non-EEA) | ||
| Location: | Aalborg / Denmark / View location on map ▾ Hide location on map ▴ | ||
| Duration: | 42 months | Start Date: | September |
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| Credits (ECTS): | 210 | ||
| Languages: | English | ||
A Bachelor of Sport Management is a business-oriented study programme at the undergraduate level, which accounts for a total duration of 3.5 years (or 7 semesters).
The degree programme in Sport Management is also offered as a 1.5-year extension (top-up) of the Academy Profession (AP) Degree in Hospitality, Service & Tourism Management, Marketing Management or Financial Management.
Our programme focuses on preparing students for a dynamic role within sport and event management worldwide.
Job Opportunities
* Sport Consultant
* Sport Executive
* Key Account Manager
* Sport Development Planner
* Club Manager
* Sport Marketing Coordinator
* Event Coordinator
Study Contents
* Sport Industry and its Context
* Sport Marketing - Consumer Behaviour
* Sponsorships and Fundraising
* Sport Management (Strategy, Organisation and Management Theories)
* Sport Economics (Sport as a Product, Sport Finance)
* Methodology and Research in Sports
* Sport Law, Sport Contracts and Risk Management
Semester 5: Professional sport enterprises
* 5 ECTS Sport Industry
* 5 ECTS Research Methods in Sport Studies
* 10 ECTS Sport Marketing
* 6 ECTS Sport Management
* 2 ECTS Thematic studies
Semester 6: Events/Mass sport
* 7 ECTS Sport Law
* 5 ECTS Sport Marketing
* 9 ECTS Sport Management
* 10 ECTS Sport Economics
* 1 ECTS Thematic Studies
Semester 7
* 10 ECTS Work placement
* 20 ECTS Final Thesis
Teaching and Learning Methods
Lectures, project work, tutorials, case-studies, mandatory assignments in a thematic structure.
You are normally required to take an English Proficiency Test.
Most European Universities recognise the IELTS test.
Take testAll applicants should normally as a minimum have an upper secondary school leaving exam preferably in a subject relevant for the programme they are applying for. For some countries outside EU applicants also need 1-2 years of college or university studies.
In general students need to have good marks and on some programmes there are specific requirements for their marks in e.g. mathematics. Applicants must have the exams deemed relevant by the Danish Agency for International Education under the Ministry of Science, Technology and Innovation.
English Level
Please note that all programmes require a command of English sufficient for academic purposes, namely:
* IELTS (International English Language Testing System) with a minimum score of 6.0 or e.g.
* Cambridge Advance level C
* Cambridge Proficiency level C
* Oxford Placement - 140 (minimum 70 in the grammar part)
* TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language) with a minimum score of 213 if computer-based, 80 if internet-based or 550 if paper-based
Certification must be attached, or your application will not be taken into consideration.
If you wish UCN to consider an alternative English level, you may apply to the International Office for approval. However, for applicants from outside Europe we only accept the IELTS or TOEFL English test.
Applications must be made on the standard KOT form. Applications for admission with the copies of all relevant qualifications attached should be submitted as early as possible.
| Minimal degree required: | High School diploma |
| Minimal amount of work experience | Not specified |
| IELTS Band: | 6.0 |
| TOEFL Paper-based: | 550 |
| TOEFL Computer-based: | 213 |
| TOEFL Internet-based: | 80 |
University College Northern Denmark awards Professional Bachelor Degrees and AP Degrees according to Danish national legislation, all accredited by EVA, The Danish Evaluation Institute. In addition, UCN offers Ongoing and Further Education from day seminars tailored for specific organisations and professionals to Diplomas at the BA-level.
We promote applied competences; recognize the contributions of our stakeholders. We design outstanding programs and services for our population and we provide competence and leadership for students across Denmark and around the world.