Sports bodies require their management and coaching staff to have a well-rounded understanding and knowledge of business and management, as well as their chosen sport. A Sport Coaching and Business Management (GAA) degree explores the cross-functional nature of business and sport and equips students with the necessary skills to attain careers in: sports management; club development; games development and club administration.
Course Structure
The course runs over a three-year period and contains modules in the following key areas:
Sports Coaching and Player Development
Sports Science
Business and Management of Sport.
Is this course for you?
This course is suitable for anyone who has an interest in sports, both playing and coaching, or in the business and administration side of sport. It is open to students of all playing and coaching abilities - not just elite athletes and coaches.
What will I be able to do when I finish the course?
Graduates will be qualified to work in a variety of sport-related careers, including: sport development officers; GAA development officers; video analysts; sports management; club development and/or administration; sport coaching and fitness instruction.
Graduates have also taken up various roles in business and marketing.