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Healthcare, Sport and Wellness Sports, Exercise and Recreation Management

e-Mark | University of Northumbria at Newcastle, United Kingdom

Bachelor of Science (Honours) Sport Management
運動管理學(榮譽)理學士

CEF Reimbursable Course

CEF Reimbursable Course

CEF Reimbursable Course (selected modules only)

CEF Reimbursable Course (selected modules only)

Awarded by
University of Northumbria at Newcastle, United Kingdom
Course Code
HS105A
Application Code
2265-HS105A

Credit
180
Study mode
Part-time
Start Date
To be advised
Next intake(s)
January 2025 (provisional)
Duration
3 years
Language
English
Course Fee
The tuition fee* for 2024/25 intake is HK$145,107 for the whole programme, payable in three installments.

* The tuition fee is reviewed annually and is subject to change without prior notice.
Deadline on 20 Oct 2024 (Sun)
Enquiries
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2807 2054
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Applications are processed on rolling basis. Late application after the deadline will only be considered subject to place availability.

Highlights

This part-time programme aims to produce graduates who can critically review the processes and practices that are central to professions within sport management. It is designed to provide an academically and vocationally relevant curriculum that will stimulate students to become active learners, question existing practice and develop effective evaluative skills in a sport and recreation management setting.

The curriculum of the programme reflects staff expertise and research interests, key trends in associated national, international professional bodies and current sport policy, and the relevant national benchmarks.

Embedded transferable skills in areas such as information technology, problem-solving, communication and reflective practice will help students to prepare for a global market and pursue lifelong learning.

  • Unique programmes offered by one of the top universities in the UK for international undergraduate study in sport;
  • Work placement opportunities in leading public and private organisations;
  • Applications considered from Advanced Diploma/Higher Diploma holders in Sport, Business, Management and related subjects.

Programme Details

The entire BSc (Hons) Sport Management programme comprises 360 credits in total.  Students enrolled in this programme are required to take 120 credits worth of modules each year and normally complete the entire programme in three years of full-time study in the UK.

In Hong Kong, graduates of the Higher Diploma in Sport and Recreation Mangaement awarded within the HKU system through HKU SPACE are exempted from 180 credits.  Students with maximum credit exemption will be required to undertake seven modules and a dissertation over three years of study to gain a further 180 credits to be eligible for graduation.

Programme Objectives

1. Enable students to demonstrate a critical understanding of the processes and practices that are central to professions within Sport Management.

2. Equip students with the vocational, enterprise, and entrepreneurial skills needed for employment.

3. Enable students to appreciate and evaluate sport, as a global business, from an informed and inquisitive managerial viewpoint.

4. Develop students with vocationally relevant experience and skills; such as event management, strategic and economic planning, social media management, and sport marketing.

5. Encourage students to develop transferable skills in areas such as; communication, negotiation, teamwork, leadership, and problem-solving.

6. Emphasise the application of theory to practice, using contemporary case studies, live projects, and authentic assessments.

7. Develop students with an understanding of, and respect for, a globalised society with diverse needs and different cultural backgrounds.

Assessment

The programme incorporates a wide variety of assessment methods enabling the ways in which student achievement is measured and evaluated to be appropriate to the learning outcomes of each module. Appropriate techniques are chosen to fit the subject and context for the students involved. The range of assessment methods includes: porfolios, essays and assignments, oral presentations, article reviews, event plans, poster presentation, project reports, literature reviews, viva interview, interview and self reflection, group assessments and dissertation. Student achievement is assessed through reference to a set of generic grade descriptors (provided to students via a student handbook) with specific marking criteria identified within each module outline.

Award

Upon satisfactory completion of the programme, students will be awarded the Bachelor of Science (Honours) Sport Management by the University of Northumbria at Newcastle.

Further Studies

Graduates may apply for entry to the Postgraduate Diploma in Sport and Recreation Management or Postgraduate Diploma in Sport Coaching and Development offered by HKU SPACE.

Scholarship Opportunity

Western Harbour Tunnel Elite Athlete Education Scholarship (click here for details)

Financial Assistance

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Duration
  • 3 Years (Normally 1 or 2 classes per week on weekday evenings)
Non-Local Higher and Professional Education (Regulation) Ordinance

This is an exempted course under the Non-local Higher and Professional Education (Regulation) Ordinance. It is a matter of discretion for individual employers to recognise any qualification to which this course may lead.

Modules

Year One 

  • Strategic Planning for Sport
  • The Business of Sport
  • Sport Research in Practice

All Year One modules should be successfully completed before students may progress to Year 2.

Year Two

  • Media Management for Sport
  • Sport Facility and Operational Management
  • Sport Event Management

Year Three

  • Professional Development Through Sport
  • Sport Development, Management and Coaching Dissertation

Bachelor of Science (Honours) Sport Management to be awarded by the University of Northumbria at Newcastle (UNN).

Professional Accreditation

Graduates may apply for membership of the Hong Kong Recreation Management Association, and the World Lesiure Organization - Hong Kong chapter.

Progression Path

Fee

Application Fee

HK$150 (Non-refundable)

Course Fee
  • The tuition fee* for 2024/25 intake is HK$145,107 for the whole programme, payable in three installments.

    * The tuition fee is reviewed annually and is subject to change without prior notice.

Entry Requirements

Applicants shall hold a Higher Diploma in Sport and Recreation Management awarded within the HKU system through HKU SPACE, or an equivalent qualification from a recognised institution.

Applicants, who are graduates of the programmes taught in English, are normally regarded as demonstrating  the required English Proficiency.  In other cases, IELTS 6.0 is required.

Applicants may be required to attend an interview and/or an English test.

CEF

  • The CEF Institution Code of HKU SPACE is 100
CEF Courses
Bachelor of Science (Honours) Sport Management
COURSE CODE 43B108184 FEES $145,107 (FT) or $145,107 (PT) ENQUIRY 3762-0862
Strategic Planning for Sport (Module from Bachelor of Science (Honours) Sport Management)
COURSE CODE 43Z10819A FEES $16,123 (FT) or $16,123 (PT) ENQUIRY 3762-0862
The Business of Sport (Module from Bachelor of Science (Honours) Sport Management)
COURSE CODE 43Z108203 FEES $16,123 (FT) or $16,123 (PT) ENQUIRY 3762-0862
Sport Research in Practice (Module from Bachelor of Science (Honours) Sport Management)
COURSE CODE 43Z108211 FEES $16,123 (FT) or 16,123 (PT) ENQUIRY 3762-0862
Media Management for Sport (Module from Bachelor of Science (Honours) Sport Management)
COURSE CODE 43Z10822A FEES $16,123 (FT) or $16,123 (PT) ENQUIRY 3762-0862
Sport Facility and Operational Management (Module from Bachelor of Science (Honours) Sport Management)
COURSE CODE 43Z108238 FEES $16,123 (FT) or $16,123 (PT) ENQUIRY 3762-0862
Sport Event Management (Module from Bachelor of Science (Honours) Sport Management) (Part-time)
COURSE CODE 43Z122311 FEES $16,123 (PT) ENQUIRY 3762-0862

Continuing Education Fund
CEF course code Title of course seeking CEF registration / renewal (English) 
43B108184 Bachelor of Science (Honours) Sport Management
43Z10819A Strategic Planning for Sport (Module from Bachelor of Science (Honours) Sport Management)
43Z108203 The Business of Sport (Module from Bachelor of Science (Honours) Sport Management)
43Z108211 Sport Research in Practice (Module from Bachelor of Science (Honours) Sport Management)
43Z10822A Media Management for Sport (Module from Bachelor of Science (Honours) Sport Management)
43Z108238 Sport Facility and Operational Management (Module from Bachelor of Science (Honours) Sport Management)
43Z122311 Sport Event Management (Module from Bachelor of Science (Honours) Sport Management)

 

Continuing Education Fund Continuing Education Fund
This course has been included in the list of reimbursable courses under the Continuing Education Fund.
Continuing Education Fund Reimbursable Course Continuing Education Fund Reimbursable Course (selected modules only)
Some modules of this course have been included in the list of reimbursable courses under the Continuing Education Fund.

Bachelor of Science (Honours) Sport Management

  • This course is recognised under the Qualifications Framework (QF Level [5])

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Enrolment Method
Payment Method
1. Cash, EPS, WeChat Pay Or Alipay

Course fees can be paid by cash, EPS, WeChat Pay or Alipay at any HKU SPACE Enrolment Centres.

2. Cheque Or Bank draft

Course fees can also be paid by crossed cheque or bank draft made payable to “HKU SPACE”. Please specify the programme title(s) for application and applicant’s name. You may either:

  • bring the completed form(s), together with the appropriate course or application fees in the form of a cheque, and any required supporting documents to any of the HKU SPACE enrolment centres;
  • or mail the above documents to any of the HKU SPACE Enrolment Centres, specifying “Course Application” on the envelope. HKU SPACE will not be responsible for any loss of personal information and payment sent by mail.
3. VISA/Mastercard

Applicants may also pay the course fee by VISA or Mastercard, including the “HKU SPACE Mastercard”, at any HKU SPACE enrolment centres. Holders of the HKU SPACE Mastercard can enjoy a 10-month interest-free instalment period for courses with a tuition fee worth a minimum of HK$2,000; however, the course applicant must also be the cardholder himself/herself. For enquiries, please contact our staff at any enrolment centres.

4. Online Payment

Online application / enrolment is offered for most open admission courses (enrolled on first come, first served basis) and selected award-bearing programmes. Application fees and course fees of these programmes/courses can be settled by using "PPS by Internet" (not available via mobile phones), VISA or Mastercard. In addition to the aforesaid online payment channels, new and continuing students of award-bearing programmes with available online service, they may also pay their course fees by Online WeChat Pay, Online Alipay or Faster Payment System (FPS). Please refer to Enrolment Methods - Online Enrolment  for details.

Notes

  • If the programme/course is starting within five working days, application by post is not recommended to avoid any delays. Applicants are advised to enrol in person at HKU SPACE Enrolment Centres and avoid making cheque payment under this circumstance.

  • Fees paid are not refundable except under very exceptional circumstances (e.g. course cancellation due to insufficient enrolment), subject to the School’s discretion. In exceptional cases where a refund is approved, fees paid by cash, EPS, WeChat Pay, Alipay, cheque, FPS or PPS by Internet will be reimbursed by a cheque, and fees paid by credit card will be reimbursed to the credit card account used for payment. 

  • In addition to the published fees, there may be additional costs associated with individual programmes. Please refer to the relevant course brochures or direct any enquiries to the relevant programme team for details.
  • Fees and places on courses cannot be transferrable from one applicant to another. Once accepted onto a course, the student may not change to another course without approval from HKU SPACE. A processing fee of HK$120 will be levied on each approved transfer.
  • HKU SPACE will not be responsible for any loss of payment, receipt, or personal information sent by mail.
  • For payment certification, please submit a completed form, a sufficiently stamped and self-addressed envelope, and a crossed cheque for HK$30 per copy made payable to “HKU SPACE” to any of our enrolment centres.

Partner Details

University of Northumbria at Newcastle (UNN) is a research-rich, business-focused, professional university with a global reputation for academic excellence. It is based in the heart of Newcastle upon Tyne, which is regularly voted the best place in the UK for students to live and study. UNN was ranked in the Top 30 universities in the UK in the 2021 Guardian University league table and ranked 15th in the UK for 2022 on StudentCrowd, whose UK university league table is voted for by students who have actually studied, or are still studying, at each university (StudentCrowd UK University League Table and Rankings 2022). UNN has campuses based in Newcastle upon Tyne, London and Amsterdam, and works in partnership with other higher education institutions worldwide, attracting students from around 136 countries.

Additionally, Northumbria University is ranked as a top 100 Young University (Times Higher Education World University Rankings 2021). At UNN, students enjoy an educational experience that will set them up for life, taught by experts in their field with great passion. UNN’s courses are at the forefront of current knowledge and practice and are shaped by world-leading and internationally excellent research. UNN is also ranked as a World Top 500 University in the Times Higher Education World University Rankings 2022. A strong national and international reputation for academic quality is prevalent.

Northumbria’s Department of Sport, Exercise and Rehabilitation is part of Health & Life Sciences along with Psychology, Health, Education, Community/Social Work and Applied Sciences. Having no fewer than 11,500 full and part-time students, they offer a comprehensive range of expertise across the sport, psychology, health, education and science professions; in The Complete University Guide 2022 University League Tables, UNN is ranked top 50 in the UK for Sports Science. The Department of Sport, Exercise & Rehabilitation is committed to delivering excellence in every aspect of work it undertakes. UNN’s Sports Programmes are ranked 25th in the UK for student satisfaction (The Complete University Guide 2022 University League Tables). UNN also cover sport & exercise science, strength & conditioning, exercise behaviour, physiology, and sport marketing, sport management & sport coaching. Staff are internationally renowned within their disciplines and their research is pioneering, helping to inform students, practitioners and Government policy - UNN was ranked Top 30 in the UK for Research Power (REF 2021). The department also provides bespoke help and advice with a range of industries and professional bodies.