Bachelor of Business Administration with Honours in Sports and Recreation Management
PROGRAMME CODE
JUPAS: JSSU95
DIRECT APPLICATION: BBAHSRMJ1
ENTRY
YEAR-1 ENTRY
STUDY DURATION
4-YEAR
MODE OF STUDY
FULL TIME,
FACE-TO-FACE
The programme aims to provide quality education in the management of sports and recreation organisations, facilities, and events. Students will gain exposure to theoretical knowledge from multiple business disciplines, while gaining extensive hands-on experience through the programme's Applied Learning Project.
Graduates of this programme would be able to demonstrate knowledge, skills and experience in athletic management as well as sports and recreation management. They would be able to produce practical management or marketing solutions for various organisations and operations related to sports and eSports.
Students shall have attained either
In Chinese Language
In English Language
In Mathematics (Compulsory Part)
In Citizenship and Social Development
in the HKDSE OR an equivalent qualification
The programme has been selected for Education Bureau (EDB)'s Pilot Project on the Development of Applied Degree Programmes. JUPAS applicants who failed to achieve Level 3 in either Chinese Language or English Language in the HKDSE will also be considered under the practical route, provided that they attained a score of not lower than Level 2 in the subject they underperformed and hold a proven record of high-standard sports coaching or athletic achievement*.
* Athletic achievement includes:
- representing / have represented Hong Kong;
- contributing to the society greatly as an athlete; and/or
- attaining outstanding achievement in the sports field such as Inter-School Sports Competitions.
Students shall have attained either
In Chinese Language
In English Language
In Mathematics (Compulsory Part)
In Citizenship and Social Development
in the HKDSE OR an equivalent qualification
The programme has been selected for Education Bureau (EDB)'s Pilot Project on the Development of Applied Degree Programmes. JUPAS applicants who failed to achieve Level 3 in either Chinese Language or English Language in the HKDSE will also be considered under the practical route, provided that they attained a score of not lower than Level 2 in the subject they underperformed and hold a proven record of high-standard sports coaching or athletic achievement*.
* Athletic achievement includes:
– representing / have represented Hong Kong;
– contributing to the society greatly as an athlete; and/or
– attaining outstanding achievement in the sports field such as Inter-School Sports Competitions.
Students admitted to the programme through Year-1 Entry are required to successfully complete at least 120 credit-units of which at least 24 credit-units should be taken at 3000-level and another 24 credit-units at 4000-level.
In order to prepare students for the challenges in the international business environment, the Global Immersion Programme is incorporated in the study programme to provide students with opportunities to study and travel abroad, gain exposure to the language of global business, engage with international issues and eventually become empowered global citizens. This programme is compulsory.
Term | Course Code | Course Title | No. of Credit-units |
|---|---|---|---|
Autumn | BUS 2000BEF* | Integrated Business Foundation | 24 |
UNI 1012ABW | Social Responsibilities | 1 | |
General Education course # | 3 | ||
Spring | BUS 2000BEF* | Integrated Business Foundation | 24 |
UNI 1002ABW | University Core Values | 2 |
Term | Course Code | Course Title | No. of Credit-units |
|---|---|---|---|
Autumn | BUS 2020BEF* | Integrated Business Functions | 24 |
UNI 2002BEW | Effective Communication and Teamwork | 3 | |
Spring | BUS 2020BEF* | Integrated Business Functions | 24 |
General Education course # | 3 |
Term | Course Code | Course Title | No. of Credit-units |
|---|---|---|---|
Autumn | SPM 3013BEF | Learning in Sports and Recreation | 3 |
SPM 3015BEF | Recreation Facility Management | 3 | |
UNI 3002BEW | Entrepreneurial Mindset and Leadership for Sustainability | 3 | |
One Sports and Recreation Management Concentration Elective | 3 | ||
One Business Elective | 3 | ||
Spring | BUS 3068BEF | Business Issues and Ethics | 3 |
SPM 3017BEF | Sports Science into Practice | 3 | |
SPM 3021BEF | Strength and Conditioning Science | 3 | |
SPM 4036BEF | Sports Coaching | 3 | |
One Sports and Recreation Management Concentration Elective | 3 | ||
Summer | BUS 3098BEF | Business Internship | 6 |
Route A
Term | Course Code | Course Title | No. of Credit-units |
|---|---|---|---|
Autumn | BUS 4028BEF | Investigating Entrepreneurial Opportunities | 6 |
SPM 4037BEF | Psychosocial Aspects of Athletic Development | 3 | |
SPM 4098BEF | Applied Learning Project for Sports | 9 | |
Spring | BUS 4088BEF | Business Sustainability: Theory and Practice | 3 |
MGT 4098BEF | Business Strategy | 3 | |
One Sports and Recreation Management Concentration Elective | 3 | ||
One Business Elective | 3 |
Route B
Term | Course Code | Course Title | No. of Credit-units |
|---|---|---|---|
Autumn | BUS 4028BEF | Investigating Entrepreneurial Opportunities | 6 |
SPM 4037BEF | Psychosocial Aspects of Athletic Development | 3 | |
One Sports and Recreation Management Concentration Elective | 3 | ||
One Business Elective | 3 | ||
Spring | BUS 4088BEF | Business Sustainability: Theory and Practice | 3 |
MGT 4098BEF | Business Strategy | 3 | |
SPM 4098BEF | Applied Learning Project for Sports | 9 |
It is compulsory for students to complete the Global Immersion Programme.
* Course carry-over from Autumn Term
# General Education course:
Students should take General Education courses from fields of study which are different from those of their programmes.
The programme structure displayed on this page is subject to updates and modifications without prior notice. Students admitted to the programme in different academic years (and terms) should refer to the “Programme Requirements” specific to their year of admission. In the event of any inconsistency or ambiguity between the programme structure and the “Programme Requirements”, the “Programme Requirements” shall take precedence.
Course Code | Course Title | No. of Credit-units |
|---|---|---|
BUS 3098BEF | Business Internship | 6 |
SPM 3016BEF | Communication and Leadership in Sports and Fitness Organisations | 3 |
SPM 3018BEF | Human Movement in Sports Science | 3 |
SPM 3020BEF | Exercise for Special Population | 3 |
SPM 3056BEF | eSports Ecosystem | 3 |
Course Code | Course Title | No. of Credit-units |
|---|---|---|
Autumn Term | ||
SPM 3018BEF | Human Movement in Sports Science | 3 |
SPM 3056BEF | eSports Ecosystem | 3 |
Spring Term | ||
SPM 3016BEF | Communication and Leadership in Sports and Fitness Organisations | 3 |
SPM 3020BEF | Exercise for Special Population | 3 |
Summer Term | ||
BUS 3098BEF | Business Internship | 6 |
Course Code | Course Title | No. of Credit-units |
|---|---|---|
Autumn Term | ||
SPM 3018BEF | Human Movement in Sports Science | 3 |
SPM 3056BEF | eSports Ecosystem | 3 |
Spring Term | ||
SPM 3016BEF | Communication and Leadership in Sports and Fitness Organisations | 3 |
SPM 3020BEF | Exercise for Special Population | 3 |
Course Code | Course Title | No. of Credit-units |
|---|---|---|
DB 3047BEF | Digital Marketing | 3 |
DB 4027BEF | Digital Transformation | 3 |
HPM 3009BEF | Theme Park Management | 3 |
HPM 4005BEF | Event Management | 3 |
IB 3091BEF | International Business Environment | 3 |
IB 3092BEF | Managing International Business | 3 |
IB 4061BEF | International Marketing | 3 |
IB 4097BEF | Global Issues in Management | 3 |
MGT 3041BEF | Employee Relations and Employment Law | 3 |
MGT 3044BEF | Theory and Design of Organisations | 3 |
MGT 3045BEF | Organisational Behaviour | 3 |
MGT 4042BEF | Contemporary Issues in Human Resource Management | 3 |
MGT 4056BEF | Innovation Management | 3 |
MKT 4077BEF | Brand Management | 3 |
SCM 3071BEF | Logistics Management | 3 |
SCM 3072BEF | Operations Management | 3 |
SCM 4071BEF | Integrated Supply Chain Management | 3 |
SPM 3057BEF | eSports Business Planning | 3 |
TRM 3006BEF | Cultural Heritage Management | 3 |
Course Code | Course Title | No. of Credit-units |
|---|---|---|
Autumn Term | ||
HPM 4005BEF | Event Management | 3 |
SPM 3057BEF | eSports Business Planning | 3 |
TRM 3006BEF | Cultural Heritage Management | 3 |
Course Code | Course Title | No. of Credit-units |
|---|---|---|
Autumn Term | ||
DB 4027BEF | Digital Transformation | 3 |
HPM 4005BEF | Event Management | 3 |
SPM 3057BEF | eSports Business Planning | 3 |
Spring Term | ||
HPM 3009BEF | Attractions Management | 3 |
IB 3092BEF | Managing International Business | 3 |
IB 4097BEF | Global Issues in Management | 3 |
Being able to work effectively with foreigners and foreign organisations has become a very important contributor to career success in the internationalised economy. The Undergraduate Global Immersion Programme (UG-GIP) is designed to support B&A students in developing their potential in the internationalised environment. UG-GIP aims to instill in students a deeper understanding of a foreign culture and its society and environment, and expose students to a broader overview and understanding of international business.
UG-GIP comprises four non-credit bearing courses: GIP 100BEF (Year 1), GIP 200BEF (Year 2), GIP 300BEF (Year 3)*, and GIP 400BEF (Year 4). These courses are designed to enhance students' intercultural awareness and communication skills and help students to develop a global mindset.
*GIP 300BEF includes a study tour. Students are responsible for incidental expenses such as airfare and accommodation.
Career Prospects
Graduates can seek employment in the both athletic management and sports and recreation management. They can find job opportunities in a wide range of organisations, including national sports associations, non-government organisations, government departments related to the management of leisure and recreation facilities, etc. They can also venture into careers related to event management, social media and marketing management, and more.
Further Studies
Opportunities are available for the graduates of this programme to pursue postgraduate studies in Hong Kong and abroad. Students may continue to study for a Master of Business Administration or other master's degrees in business- or sport-related areas.
Hong Kong Coaching Committee
This programme is an accredited course recognised by the Hong Kong Coaching Committe (HKCC). Graduates are recognised to have fully attained the qualification of “Certificate In Advanced Sports Coaching Theory (Level 3)”.
Please refer to the HKCC website for latest information.
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