Sports bodies require their management and coaching staff to have a well-rounded understanding and knowledge about their chosen sport but also of business and management knowledge. A Sports Coaching and Business Management degree explores the cross-functional nature of business and sport and equips students with the necessary skills to attain careers in: sport management, club development, games development and club administration.
Applicants can apply for both the BA (Honours) Sport Management and Coaching (CW858 – NFQ Level 8) and the BA Sports Coaching and Business Management (CW827 – NFQ Level 7) on the CAO application. Both courses run concurrently for the first three years.
Special Features:
- Course delivered in association with the FAI.
- Graduates will acquire an academic qualification while gaining the opportunity to develop as a footballer and to obtain coaching qualifications.
- Competitive Institute of Technology Carlow team environment in Soccer. Men’s CUFL Premier Winners 2015/16 and Women’s Intervarsity Kelly Cup Winners 2017/18 and 2015/16.
- Player development and football education modules are delivered by experienced coaches and coach educators from FAI with the opportunity to attain your UEFA B Coaching Qualification in the 3rd year of the course.
- Premium sporting facilities including elite sports gym, general student gym, and floodlit soccer pitch.
- Exit Award: Higher Certificate (NFQ Level 6) in Arts in Sports Coaching and Business Management (Soccer).
Further Information:
Bachelor of Arts Sport Coaching & Business Management (Soccer) CW827
