Developing Sustainable Enterprises (Community Sport) (CertHE)

Adopting key Business principles in the third sector or community sports organisations, is the best way to navigate the challenges faced.  Whether it is becoming financially sustainable, increasing participation,  business planning or identify needs of the community in terms of health and well-being, this course is the one for you. 

As a student at UWTSD’s Carmarthen Business School you will be part of a supportive learning community with enthusiastic, research active staff who endeavour to help you maximize your time at UWTSD.  We have a progressive and transformational approach to learning that builds independence and self-determination in our learners.

As part of your studies you will have the opportunity to undertake an internship, engage in fieldwork and benefit from a range of guest lectures from Sport entrepreneurs and business leaders.  We have links with a wide range of organisations, many of whom offer the opportunity for our students to engage in live project work as part of their studies

Outside of your course, UWTSD’s Carmarthen Campus provides a stimulating and supportive learning environment where first class learning spaces and high quality resources combine with green lawns, landscaped areas and flexible social spaces.

Year One – Level 4 (Cert HE)

• Community Development (20 credits; compulsory)
• Community Sport (20 credits; compulsory)
• Contemporary Challenges: Making a Difference (20 credits; compulsory; Graduate Attributes Framework module)
• Financial Management and Accounting (20 credits; compulsory)
• Learning in the Digital Era (20 credits; compulsory; Graduate Attributes Framework module)
• Sustainable Enterprise (20 credits; compulsory).

The Developing Sustainable Enterprises (Community Sport) programme is assessed by a combination of innovative and more traditional methods which are designed to develop students’ understanding, problem solving and creative thinking during their year of study.

Assessments are closely linked to learning activities, where students build understanding and skills in weekly sessions, and are able to learn from formative assessment throughout the programme. 

This Framework aims to develop your professional skills and competence alongside your academic subject knowledge. You’ll study up to 40 credits per level throughout your programme from the Graduate Attributes Framework.

The Graduate Attribute modules are designed to enable you to develop, and evidence, a range of career-focused skills related to your subject area. These skills include digital competency, research and project management, as well as such personal competencies as communication, creativity, self-reflection, resilience and problem-solving. 

• Find out more about the Graduate Attributes Framework

• Programme Manager: Jessica Jane Shore
• Dr Louise Emanuel
• Glenn Behenna
• Dr Alex Bell
• Anthony Burns
• Davina Evans
• Dr Roisin Mullins
• Navdeep Randhawa

We are interested in applicants who are involved in the running of a community sport organisation and are looking to implement key Business principles within their organisation.  Previous study is not required and we welcome applicants from a wide range of backgrounds.

Our graduates progress to a range of areas within the public, private and voluntary sectors in areas such as sustainability leadership, financial management, marketing, community sports development, project management, community development and regeneration. 

Graduates may use their new skills and experience to further develop their community sport organisation, this could include new focus, expansion or transformation. 

An emphasis on entrepreneurship and innovation within the programme has also meant that a number of our recent graduates have left to successfully set up their own enterprises and Carmarthen Business School is proactive in signposting students to internal and external support for business development.

Several of our graduates also choose to progress to further study at Undergraduate level, Masters and Doctoral level either within UWTSD or at other universities.  At Carmarthen Business School we offer a range of postgraduate programmes and have a number of active Doctoral students.

Students who successfully complete this course can apply to ‘top up’ to the BA Rural Enterprise Management.

It is possible to complete this programme of study without any additional costs.

Students may wish to purchase materials for modules, such as major project but this is not a requirement and will have no bearing on the final grade.

• Developing Sustainable Enterprise (Rural) (CertHE)
• Business and Management (BA, HND)
• Rural Enterprise Management (BA, HND)
• Social Enterprise Management (CertHE)

Fiona Bowskill

“The teaching style in this course is more laid back and interactive with smaller groups, which increases the contact between staff and students which in turn helps to increase the confidence of students allowing them to grow and flourish. Having sustainability built into the course helps to Increase the chances of employability.  Thank you Louise for encouraging me to sign up for this course, it has allowed me to grow so much in this short amount of time.”

Honi Sieczych

“I like this course for the style of learning as I prefer one to one learning or in small groups compared with 200 people with one lecturer who doesn't know their students. The sustainable approach of learning in this course is also more attractive to me and there is a focus on students doing well and understanding the subject. The tutors are approachable and guide us at any time we need it. The course itself is a pioneer program for sustainability and lead us to change the ways  we live, work and promote sustainability which is great!!! Much appreciated, thank you very much!”

You may be eligible for funding to help support your study. To find out about scholarships, bursaries, and other funding opportunities that are available please visit our Scholarships and Bursaries section.