Sports Business Management (Foundation Year)

Designed for students who do not yet meet the direct entry requirements for a full undergraduate degree, the Sports Business Management Foundation Year at Manchester Metropolitan University provides a structured introduction to the business of sport. Core modules cover study skills, marketing fundamentals, finance, management, people management, customer service, and an overview of the events, hospitality, sport, and tourism industries, alongside AI, digital, and data analysis. Successful completion allows students to progress onto the full BSc (Hons) Sports Business Management degree.

The programme is delivered on campus in Manchester and runs for one academic year, with teaching combining lectures, seminars, practical sessions, and independent study. It is taught within the Department of People and Performance. Manchester Metropolitan's business school holds triple accreditation from EQUIS, AACSB, and AMBA, and the university has also received a Teaching Excellence Framework award (2023–2027). Applications are made through UCAS using code N088.