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    MSc/PGDip/PGCert 1 year full-time

Course Description

Stand out as a true sports management professional with a Master’s degree that will accelerate your progression into the sports and leisure industry.

  • There are industry work placement opportunities available to students as part of the degree.
  • Our links with high profile sports clubs and organisations will be used to enrich your learning experience.
  • Train and compete using our state-of-the-art sport facilities.

Why study Sports Management?

The sports business is a truly global one, offering excellent opportunities for graduates to work around the world. Research conducted by Sport England shows that over 440,000 people are employed in sport-related jobs in England alone.

Our Master’s degree in Sports Management focuses on management skills and approaches, accelerating your progression towards (or in) a career in sports management.

The degree will help you to stand out as a true professional, making you particularly attractive to employers in the sports and leisure industries. This includes the public and not-for-profit sectors).

A degree in Sports Management will give you the knowledge and skills needed for a career in the many different roles and functions within the sports industry.

Already working in sports or leisure? By studying the subject you’ll gain a greater understanding of the sporting world you work in. The degree can also help you achieve more in your profession.

If you have already completed a sport-related degree, this programme will add a business focus to your skillset.

Entry Requirements

An undergraduate degree with at least 2:2 honours degree (or equivalent)

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Fees

Student Destinations

Relevant work experience is vital if you want a career in the sports business, as practical experience in the industry is required for many premium jobs.

London is home to many of the biggest brands in global sport, meaning that the opportunities for internships, placements and jobs in London are some of the best in Britain. We have close ties with many sporting organisations and regularly work with them to arrange student placements.

Module Details

  • The Sports Business Environment
  • Marketing and Sponsorship of Sport
  • Personal and Professional Development (Industry Placement)
  • Fundamental Principles of Business, Management and Finance
  • Consultancy/Research Project
  • Sport, Globalisation and the Media
  • Applied Research Skills
  • Responsible Management and Leadership in a Global Economy
  • International Finance and Accounting
  • International Human Resource Management

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