Bournemouth University - MSc Sport Management

Bournemouth University

MSc Sport Management

Learn to critically assess and act on the implications for future sports development and management by expanding your knowledge of the processes that have contributed to the emergence of sport as a global phenomenon. Increase your understanding of various sport management theories, international marketing strategies, and sports operations and leadership styles.
Choose to complete a 30-week work placement to improve your employability and performance as a manager.
Learn from a team of research-active expert academics with strong industry ties.
Take advantage of the flexibility by studying this course part-time or full-time.
Engage and network with industry guest speakers who provide specific knowledge, experience, and insights into sports management.

Sports scholarships

If you’re a high-performing athlete and on a regional, national, or international sports program, you can apply for one of our sports scholarships – designed to provide you with the funding to take your sporting abilities to the next level.

Course accreditations 

  • The course is accredited by the Club Managers Association of Europe (CMAE), this accreditation acknowledges the content of this course is industry-relevant, preparing students to graduate career-ready.
  • This course is accredited by the Association to Advance Collegiate Schools of Business (AACSB). AACSB business accreditation demonstrates an ongoing commitment to excellence in teaching, research, curriculum development, and learner success.

Entry Requirements

  • A Bachelors Honours degree with 2:2 in any subject or equivalent.

  • If English is not your first language you'll need IELTS 6.0 (Academic) with a minimum of 5.5 in each component.

Career Prospects

This course is ideal for those who want to work for national sporting governing bodies, sports consultancy firms, schools and specialist sports colleges, community groups, and charitable sporting organizations.

As a graduate of Sports Management, you will be prepared to take on a variety of roles in sport, teaching, management, marketing, and events, including positions in the following areas:

  • Sport development

  • Sport facility management

  • Sports marketing.

Course Details

Part-time students will study alongside full-time students for two years. You'll be expected to complete at least three units per year, as well as your dissertation near the end of your second year. The timetable for when units are delivered varies from year to year, but the typical delivery for one unit is four hours per week, split between two sessions, so you must be on campus at least two days per week. We can work with you to consider the timetable and develop an appropriate individual plan for which units to study in which order.

Year One

Core units:
Contemporary Issues in Sport Management
Sport Business Analytics
Managing Operations, People & Leadership
Strategic Sport Management
International Sport Marketing
International Sport Event Management
Dissertation

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