Program Overview

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MSc Sport Business, Management and Policy

Overview

The MSc Sport Business, Management and Policy is a postgraduate course that focuses on the business and management aspects of the sports industry. The course is designed to provide students with the knowledge and skills required to succeed in the sports industry, with a focus on sport policy, marketing, and business management.

Course Information

The course is available on a full-time or part-time basis, with a duration of one year for full-time students and two years for part-time students. The course is taught through a combination of lectures, seminars, and independent study, with a focus on research-led teaching.

Entry Requirements

To be eligible for the course, students must have a UK honours degree with a minimum classification of 2:2 or an international equivalent. Overseas applicants must also meet the English language requirements, with an IELTS score of 6.5 or equivalent.

Fees and Funding

The tuition fees for the course vary depending on the student's location and mode of study. For UK and Channel Island students, the full-time fee is £11,500 per year, while the part-time fee is £1,917 per 30 credits studied. For EU and non-EU international students, the full-time fee is £22,500 per year, while the part-time fee is £3,750 per 30 credits studied.

Career Prospects

The course is designed to provide students with the skills and knowledge required to succeed in the sports industry, with a focus on sport business and management, policy, and governance. Graduates of the course have gone on to work in a variety of roles, including sport management, marketing, and policy development.

Features and Benefits

The course has a number of features and benefits, including:

• A focus on sport policy, marketing, and business management
• Research-led teaching from experienced academics
• Strong links with the sports industry, including partnerships with Manchester City and Manchester United football clubs
• A range of optional modules, including sport law and new technologies
• A dissertation project that allows students to apply their knowledge and skills to a real-world problem

Accreditations, Awards, and Endorsements

The course is accredited by the Association to Advance Collegiate Schools of Business (AACSB) and the European Foundation for Management Development (EFMD). The course has also been endorsed by a number of industry partners, including Castore and the English Institute of Sport.

Study and Assessment

The course is taught through a combination of lectures, seminars, and independent study, with a focus on research-led teaching. The assessment methods used on the course include coursework, presentations, and a dissertation project.

Taught by Experts

The course is taught by a team of experienced academics with a range of expertise in sport business and management, policy, and governance. The team includes:

• Dr. [Name], Course Leader
• Dr. [Name], Module Leader for Sport Marketing
• Dr. [Name], Module Leader for Sport Policy and Politics

Research Areas

The course has a number of research areas, including:

• Sport policy and governance
• Sport marketing and management
• Sport law and new technologies
• International sport business and management

Year 1

In the first year of the course, students will study a range of core modules, including:

• Sport Marketing
• Policy and Management of Sports Events
• Sport Policy and Politics
• International Strategic Management
• Research Methods
• Sport Business and Management

Optional Modules

In addition to the core modules, students can choose from a range of optional modules, including:

• Sport Law
• Sport and New Technologies

Dissertation

The dissertation project is a key component of the course, allowing students to apply their knowledge and skills to a real-world problem. The project is supervised by an experienced academic and can be tailored to the student's interests and career goals.

Careers Support and Prospects

The course has a number of careers support and prospects, including:

• A dedicated careers service
• A range of industry partnerships and connections
• A focus on employability and career development
• A range of alumni who have gone on to work in the sports industry

Related Courses

The university offers a range of related courses, including:

• Master of Sport Directorship (MSD)
• LLM International Sports Law and Governance

Disclaimers

The university reserves the right to make changes to the course, including the curriculum, fees, and entry requirements. The course is subject to the university's terms and conditions, which can be found on the university's website.