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.
This programme in Sports Management has a strong emphasis on leadership, emotional intelligence and communication. Ensuring that you gain the knowledge and skills needed to lead and manage others.Â
Sport and Leisure studies include subjects like sports law, sports sociology, legal and ethical issues in sport, sport development and transformation.Â
In your final year, you have the option to choose exciting electives like sports commentary, sports reporting, sports tourism, event management, athlete representation or facility management.
Please note: Once qualified, your certificate will show the following qualification name ~ Bachelor of Management in Sport and Leisure Management. Learn more about this Sports Management Course below.
3 Years
Campus Programme
360 credits
9 Feb 2027
16 Feb 2027
Early bird (year 1 only)R73 250.00Reg fee R1 500.00
Balance due end of Dec 2026
Upfront (year 1 only) R78 500.00 Reg fee R1,500.00
Balance due end of Jan 2027
Term payments (year 1 only)R87 000.00Reg fee R1,500.00 Payment 1: R19 375.00 Payment 2, 3, 4: R20 875.00
This NQF level 7 Learning course is accredited by the Council on Higher Education (CHE). The qualification it achieves is registered on the Higher Education Qualifications Sub Framework
This comprehensive degree 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
