Bachelor of Arts Sports Coaching & Business Management (GAA) CW807

CAO Entry:NFQ Level 7
Course Code:CW807
Course Places:20
Last Year's Points Range:Portfolio
Duration:3 Years

What is the Course about?

Sports bodies require their management and coaching staff to have a well-rounded understanding and knowledge of their chosen sport but also of business and management. A Sports 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.

Applicants can apply for both the BA (Honours) Sport Management and Coaching (CW858 - NFQ Level 8) Sports Coaching and Business Management (GAA), (CW807 - NFQ Level 7) on the CAO application. Both courses run concurrently for the first three years.

Special Features:

This is the only course of its kind in Ireland and is delivered in association with the GAA.
Competitive Institute of Technology Carlow team Environment in GAA, with 2017 national title wins including; Senior Hurling Division 1 League Champions (3 in a row); Fitzgibbon Cup Finalists; Sigerson Cup Quarter Finalists; Women’s CCAO Purcell Cup Semi Finalists
Experienced coaches and coach educators from each of the sporting bodies deliver the player development and coach education modules of the course.
Premium sporting facilities including elite sports gym, general student gym, GAA and rugby pitches with full changing facilities and viewing stands.

What follow-on study opportunities are available?

Graduates of this course may be eligible to progress to Year 4 of the BA (Honours) Sport Management and Coaching (CW858).

What exemptions will I receive?

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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, sport management, club development and/or administration, sport coaching and fitness instruction.