Expand+What is this course about?
You will be provided with education and training in different elements of sport management and administration, as well as an insight into the business environmental factors which affect the success of a sport and leisure e...

Hide-What is this course about?
You will be provided with education and training in different elements of sport management and administration, as well as an insight into the business environmental factors which affect the success of a sport and leisure enterprise.

During this add-on degree you will:
• Have the opportunity to develop coaching skills
• Learn about the size and scope of the sports tourism industry
• Develop business management skills in the context of sport
• Learn how to build a website and social media campaign for sport businesses
• Coach and organise events for youth and community groups

Why take this course?
To further develop your management competencies in the sport, recreation and leisure industry, we offer add-on degrees in sport management at ordinary and honours level. The Bachelor of Business in Sport Management focuses on advanced business-related knowledge and skills development in key business subjects. Students will have the opportunity to undertake further qualifications in sports coaching, while developing leadership qualities through the provided networking opportunities offered in the college. You will also learn more about the sport and leisure industries, including recreation, outdoor activities, coaching, education and tourism.

All students in the Department of Hospitality, Tourism and Leisure Studies, including new first years, are eligible to take part in annual international field trips. In the last few years, more than 150 of our students have worked or studied abroad in places like Beijing, Shanghai, Dubai, Parma, Poznan, Paris, San Sebastian, Barcelona, Cannes, the Balearics, Ontario and Lisbon. For more information, speak to us at one of our open days.

Expand+What can I do after the course?
Your specialist knowledge in sport and recreation could lead to many different career paths. Here are some routes our graduates have pursued:
• Sports coaching
• Sports development
• Gym instruction
• H...

Hide-What can I do after the course?
Your specialist knowledge in sport and recreation could lead to many different career paths. Here are some routes our graduates have pursued:
• Sports coaching
• Sports development
• Gym instruction
• Health and fitness promotion
• General business in sport, recreation and leisure industry
• Further progression into the Bachelor of Business (Honours) in Management in Tourism and Sport

Graduates have found employment in Westmeath Local Sports Partnership, Dublin GAA, Athlone Regional Sports Centre, sports retail and various gyms around the country and abroad.