MSc Sports Management

This inter-disciplinary, course will provide you with the tools and skills you need to thrive in the competitive world of sports management. You will gain insights into what has become a multi-billion pound industry and which offers growing opportunities for a multi-faceted career. This master’s degree is well respected and will give you a big advantage when it comes to finding work in this highly competitive field.

• Mental Wealth: The Sports Business Professional (core)
• Sports Markets, Finance, and Analytics (core)
• Sports Venue and Event Management (core)
• Sports Marketing and Sponsorship (core)
• Professional Practice Internship / Work-Based Development (core)
• Sports Management Consultancy Project (core)

Employability:

Sports development – local authorities, national associations, and charities employ postgraduates to help increase participation and promote the benefits of sport. Sports event management – think of the big showpieces like the FA Cup Final, Six nations rugby championship – or major athletics meetings or boxing matches. Companies need people with skills and expertise to ensure they run without a hitch. Sports marketing and sponsorship – sport is big business and marketing and sponsorship deals take skill to arrange – whether in-house for a sports club or for a private sector company (sport or non-sport business). Sports research consultancy – providing expert advice within the field of sport management to clients directly or indirectly involved in the business of sport.