MSc International Sport Management

Making a sports arena, stadium or program sustainable requires insight into the different aspects of sustainable development policies and how these affect the sports industry.

This module is focused on the strategic management of sports operations; it will develop your understanding of policies and how they influence the decision-making process.

At the end of this module, you will have a greater understanding of sports operations management, event management and sustainable strategies.

Strategy and strategic management are about achieving the long-term aims and objectives of the organisation, whilst taking in to account changes in both the macro and micro environment alongside shifts in emerging economies and their potential impact in the sports market place.

The purpose of this module is to ready you for the challenges of management and senior management; not just to be able to make, but to be able to understand why decisions are made. This module will arm you with the tools, the critical thinking and the practical skills you need to compete in the global sports economy.

Strategy and strategic management are about achieving the long-term aims and objectives of the organisation, whilst taking in to account changes in both the macro and micro environment alongside shifts in emerging economies and their potential impact in the sports market place.

The purpose of this module is to ready you for the challenges of management and senior management; not just to be able to make, but to be able to understand why decisions are made. This module will arm you with the tools, the critical thinking and the practical skills you need to compete in the global sports economy.

Leadership is a fundamental element of both sport and business. On this module you will review and conceptualise different approaches to leadership from both an applied and theoretical perspective to allow you to analyse critical incidents in order to judge organisational leadership performance. You will be able to apply leadership theory to examples from industry professionals who have experience of leading teams in a sporting setting. The module allows you to take responsibility for your own leadership development and effectiveness through the development of an e-portfolio and skills audit, alongside exposure to sports leaders from the global network of partners contributing to live case studies.

This project will advance your critical thinking skills and support you in applying these to a chosen area of the sports industry. You will enjoy the opportunity to develop your problem-solving skills regarding topical issues in your area of interest, whilst also allowing you to evidence your academic ability, knowledge and strategic thinking.

You will gain a thorough practice-based understanding of project design, conduct and action; making you a highly desirable leader for your current or potential future employer.

As a sport business professional, you will be immersed in an industry that is full of potential for growth and innovation. Perhaps you will feel there is a better way of conducting business; perhaps you feel there should be a different way to approaching a specific activity; or perhaps you just prefer to have your own business, in which case this module is for you.

From business model development to presentation skills, this module will provide you with essential skills to succeed as an entrepreneur in the sport industry. It will also cover the fundamental aspects and areas you should consider in order to best approach the world and the life of an entrepreneur in the sport industry.

• Undergraduate degree – minimum 2:2 (ideally a 2:1) or international equivalent.
• Applicants with a 2:2 should have some experience of studying or working in business or sports related areas.
• English Language Requirements: if you’re applying from a country where English is not the majority spoken language, you’ll need to demonstrate your English proficiency. We accept a range of internationally recognised qualifications, with the minimum standard being: IELTS score of 6.5 overall, with no individual component below 6.0, or an equivalent. Accepted qualifications include: IELTS Academic, IELTS for UKVI, TOEFL iBT, Oxford ELLT, PTE Academic, Cambridge IGCSE, ESOL, and IESOL.

Offers to applicants currently studying an undergraduate degree will be conditional on them going on to achieve the entry requirements on completion of their degree.

Applications that do not meet the standard entry requirements but demonstrate relevant education and/or work and/or life experience in the course subject area are welcomed.

Eligibility will be assessed on the basis of the information provided in the application – in particular the personal statement.

• Application form
• Evidence of highest academic and/or professional qualifications
• Evidence of relevant experience, where required
• 500 word personal statement

Applications made through the flexible entry route may require a course leader review. The course leader will determine whether a professional reference or task is required.