SPORT & BUSINESS  TRACK

Sport & Business Management Program

Academic Centre – Secondary Level (Grades 10–12)

Program Overview

The Sport & Business Management Program at Nasser Centre for Science and Technology (NCST) is a unique secondary-level academic program that combines sports professionalism with business and management education.

The program is designed to develop students who are athletically disciplined, academically strong, and professionally prepared, enabling them to succeed in careers related to sports management, business administration, coaching, and leadership, while also remaining eligible for university progression.

Students graduate with a Ministry of Education Secondary Certificate, alongside internationally recognized Pearson qualifications in Business and Sports, and additional professional sports certifications.

Program Aim

The Sport & Business Management Program aims to prepare students to:

• Combine athletic excellence with business and leadership skills
• Understand the commercial, managerial, and organizational aspects of sports
• Progress to university studies in Sports Management, Business, or related fields
• Represent NCST and Bahrain with professionalism in sports and academic arenas

Program Objectives

By the end of the program, students will be able to:

• Understand the structure and operations of sports and business organizations
• Apply business principles such as marketing, finance, and management in sports contexts
• Demonstrate professional behavior, discipline, and teamwork
• Communicate effectively in academic, business, and sporting environments
• Balance athletic performance with academic and career development

Program Structure (3-Year Academic Journey)

Program Learning Outcomes

Graduates of the Sport & Business Management Program will be able to:

• Apply business principles within sports and organizational contexts
• Demonstrate professionalism, leadership, and ethical conduct
• Communicate effectively with diverse audiences
• Manage basic sports events and business activities
• Identify career and academic opportunities in sports and business fields

Certifications & Qualifications

Graduates of the Sport & Business Management Program will earn:

• General Secondary School Certificate
  (Accredited by the Ministry of Education – Kingdom of Bahrain)
• Pearson BTEC Level 2 International Diploma in Business Administration
• Professional Sports Certifications (Based on partnerships and program delivery)
• International English Language Testing System (IELTS) (English language proficiency)

Teaching & Learning Approach

The program follows a balanced academic and athletic learning model, including:

• Classroom-based business instruction
• Practical sports training and coaching
• Project-based learning
• Team activities and leadership exercises
• Continuous assessment and performance feedback

Students are supported to excel academically and athletically while maintaining strong professional values.

Career & University Pathways

Why Study Sport & Business Management at NCST?

• Unique combination of sports and business education
• Internationally recognized Pearson qualifications
• Strong focus on discipline, leadership, and teamwork
• Active participation in local and national sports competitions
• Clear progression to university studies and professional sports pathways