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Introduction
Students on the programme will consider the challenges faced by those setting up and running a Community Sports Organisation.
Running a community sport organisation requires many focuses, including business management and finance experience, safeguarding, governance and a high level of organisational skills. Our programme will consider the role and objectives of sports organisations in the community, develop a plan for progression, increased participation and financial planning to include sustainable funding sources.
Our students are part of a community of students and staff where small group problem-based learning enables them to gain the skills required to creatively solve the problems of the future.
Why choose this course?
1. Be part of rethinking business for a changing world by joining an award winning business school*
2. Study business from a contemporary perspective with modules designed to give you the knowledge, understanding and skills needed for leading business in the future.
3. Join a supportive environment where you will discuss topics in small groups in a learning community of staff and students
4. Enhance your employability through strong established links with industry and the public and third sectors through live projects, internships, guest lectures and fieldwork.
5. Benefit from excellent academic and pastoral support.
Overview
Adopting key Business principles in the third sector or community sports organisations, is the best way to navigate the challenges faced. Whether it is becoming financially sustainable, increasing participation, business planning or identify needs of the community in terms of health and well-being, this course is the one for you.
As a student at UWTSD’s Carmarthen Business School you will be part of a supportive learning community with enthusiastic, research active staff who endeavour to help you maximize your time at UWTSD. We have a progressive and transformational approach to learning that builds independence and self-determination in our learners.
As part of your studies you will have the opportunity to undertake an internship, engage in fieldwork and benefit from a range of guest lectures from Sport entrepreneurs and business leaders. We have links with a wide range of organisations, many of whom offer the opportunity for our students to engage in live project work as part of their studies.
Outside of your course, UWTSD’s Carmarthen Campus provides a stimulating and supportive learning environment where first class learning spaces and high quality resources combine with green lawns, landscaped areas and flexible social spaces.
Modules
Year One – Level 4 (Cert HE)
• Community Development (20 credits; compulsory)
• Community Sport (20 credits; compulsory)
• Contemporary Challenges: Making a Difference (20 credits; compulsory; Graduate Attributes Framework module)
• Financial Management and Accounting (20 credits; compulsory)
• Learning in the Digital Era (20 credits; compulsory; Graduate Attributes Framework module)
• Sustainable Enterprise (20 credits; compulsory).
Entry Criteria
We are interested in applicants who are involved in the running of a community sport organisation and are looking to implement key Business principles within their organisation. Previous study is not required and we welcome applicants from a wide range of backgrounds.
ENTRY REQUIRED DOCUMENTS
Home Office Share Code
For EU students only.
IF no Qualification
Please provide CV with at least 2 years of work experience, and employee reference letter.
Assessment
ASSESSMENT METHODS
1. INTERNAL ENGLISH TEST if you don't have an English accredited certificate
2. Academic Interview
Assessment
The Developing Sustainable Enterprises (Community Sport) programme is assessed by a combination of innovative and more traditional methods which are designed to develop students’ understanding, problem solving and creative thinking during their year of study.
Assessments are closely linked to learning activities, where students build understanding and skills in weekly sessions, and are able to learn from formative assessment throughout the programme.
Career Opportunities
Our graduates progress to a range of areas within the public, private and voluntary sectors in areas such as sustainability leadership, financial management, marketing, community sports development, project management, community development and regeneration.
Graduates may use their new skills and experience to further develop their community sport organisation, this could include new focus, expansion or transformation.
An emphasis on entrepreneurship and innovation within the programme has also meant that a number of our recent graduates have left to successfully set up their own enterprises and Carmarthen Business School is proactive in signposting students to internal and external support for business development.
Several of our graduates also choose to progress to further study at Undergraduate level, Masters and Doctoral level either within UWTSD or at other universities. At Carmarthen Business School we offer a range of postgraduate programmes and have a number of active Doctoral students.
Students who successfully complete this course can apply to ‘top up’ to the BA Rural Enterprise Management.
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