This Bachelor of Management in Sport and Leisure (SAQA ID: 112053, NQF Level 7) emphasises the theories and principles of business management and how they are applied to the commercial worlds of sport and leisure. The programme has a strong emphasis on leadership, emotional intelligence and communication, ensuring you of the knowledge and skills needed to lead and manage others.
Sport and Leisure studies include subjects like sports law, sport sociology, legal and ethical issues in sport, sport development and transformation. In your final year you can choose exciting electives such as sport commentary, sport reporting, sport tourism, event management, athlete representation or
facility management.
3 Years
Online Learning
360 credits
Early Bird (year 1 only)
R 55 500.00
Reg fee R1,500.00 Balance due end of Oct 2026
Pay R1 500.00 Registration Fee
Upfront (year 1 only)
R58 500.00
Reg fee R1,500.00
Balance due end of Dec 2026
Pay R1 500 Registration Fee
Term payments (year 1 only)
R62 000.00
Payment to be made in the four terms 1, 2, 3, 4: R15 500.00
Pay R1 500 Registration Fee
This NQF level 7 Learning course is a three year course accredited by the Council on Higher Education (CHE). The qualification it achieves is registered on the Higher Education Qualifications Sub Framework.
Applicants wishing to study online, in distance learning mode, may apply to be accepted to the programme but can only be enrolled when accreditation is confirmed in writing. Applicants will be notified by 10 January 2024.
This comprehensive degree course emphasises the theories and principles of business management and how they are applied to the commercial world of sport.
After completing this course, you will be confident to:
Demonstrate a comprehensive and integrated knowledge of theories and principles of management and how they are applied to the business of sport
Apply relevant project management knowledge and skills to the business of sport and sporting events.
Apply current theories and principles of leadership to the management of individuals and teams
Apply relevant psycho-social and socio-cultural knowledge to leadership and management
Demonstrate a comprehensive knowledge of sports, sport structures and the business of sport, showing a deep understanding the contexts in which they function
There are 26 compulsory modules, 6 optional modules, some of which include an experiential learning component – which together total 360 Credits – the minimum required to be awarded the qualification.
Compulsory Modules:
Modules at NQF Level 5:
Sport and Leisure studies
Sport sociology: evolution and socialisation of sport (NQF 5, 12 Credits)
Sport Structures and sporting bodies (NQF 5, 12 Credits)
Business and management studies
Theories and principles of business and management (NQF 5, 16 Credits)
Economic Literacy (NQF 5, 8 Credits)
Organisational behaviour (NQF 5, 8 Credits)
Principles of marketing and promotions (NQF 5, 8 Credits)
Events and Projects Management
Project management principles, theories, systems (NQF 5, 16 Credits)
Technologies and systems (NQF 5, 8 Credits)
Psychology Studies
Academic thought and practice:Â introduction to research and professional development (NQF 5, 8 Credits)
Psychological principles of health promotion, motivation and communication (NQF 5, 16 Credits)
Total Credits Level 5 for compulsory modules 112
Compulsory Modules:
Modules at NQF Level 6:
Sport and Leisure studies
Sport and recreation policy, sport development and transformation (NQF 6, 16 Credits)
Sports law, legal and ethical issues of sport (NQF 6, 16 Credits)
Sport reporting, commentary and broadcasting (NQF 6, 16 Credits)
Business and management studies
Finance management, governance, policy and professional practice (NQF 6, 12 Credits)
Marketing, sales and customer care (NQF 6, 8 Credits)
Human resources management, and industrial relations (NQF 6, 8 Credits)
Events and Projects Management
Event management, event safety, sport tourism (NQF 6, 12 Credits)
Psychology Studies
Academic thought and practice: ethics and methods of research (NQF 6, 8 Credits)
Psychology and health promotion: positive psychology and mental resilience (NQF 6, 12 Credits)
Leadership: emotional intelligence, critical self-reflection, communication and presentation skills              (NQF 6, 16 Credits)
Total Credits Level 6 for compulsory modules 124
Compulsory Modules:
Modules at NQF Level 7:
Business and management studies
Business research and evaluation (NQF 7, 16 Credits)
Corporate social responsibility (NQF 7, 8 Credits)
Corporate finance and regulations (NQF 7, 16 Credits)
Business management application and practice (NQF 7, 32 Credits)
Psychology Studies
Academic thought and practice: monitoring and evaluation (NQF 7, 12 Credits)
Leadership: leading change, leading teams (NQF 7, 8 Credits)
Total Credits Level 7 for compulsory modules 92
Optional Modules: (Students choose two optional courses in year 3)
Sport and Leisure studies
Sport commentary (NQF 7, 16 Credits)
Sport reporting (NQF 7, 16 Credits)
Business and management studies
Athlete Representation (NQF 7, 16 Credits)
Sport or Leisure Club management (NQF 7, 16 Credits)
Events and Projects Management
Sport Event management (NQF 7, 16 Credits)
Sport tourism (NQF 7, 16 Credits)
Total Credits Level 7 for optional modules 32
Overview of Credits:
Total Credits Level 5 112
Total Credits Level 6 124
Total Credits Level 7 124
Total Credits 360
Requirements of the HEQSF: Minimum Credits 360
Minimum credits at level 7 120
You need a minimum NSC of 50% to enter a degree programme. Alternatively via one of our other programmes (please contact the campus for more options)
Athlete representative
Sport Agent
Facility Manager in sport or recreation
Sport Business manager
Sport event manager
