Master of Science - Sport Management

Program Description

This programme explores the evolving and multi-faceted area of the management of sport.

The Business Management in Sport MSc is a programme that will explore the evolving and multi-faceted area of the management in sport through core modules from business and bespoke sport modules. In addition, the programme focuses on ethical considerations, major competitions, sports marketing, heritage and sport’s political, social, economic, and cultural contexts.

This course is ideal for students who are looking to begin a career or are in the early stages of a career in the sporting industry.

During this course, you will develop knowledge of business management and sport on local, national, international and global levels to prepare for a career in the sector.

There are also ways for you to tailor your university experience to your interests. You will have opportunities to get involved with a #DMUglobal experience and choose a language study option. Amongst the global opportunities within the Sport Heritage module students will visit historical sport sites. Previous students have visited sites such as the Munich Olympic Park, the Garmisch-Partenkirchen ski jump, and Allianz Arena in Germany.

In addition, as well as gaining experience working directly within a sport organisation, you will also have the opportunity to complete an Executive Company Project, Entrepreneurship Project or a Creative Research Project. With an Executive Company Project you will also have the opportunity to get involved with global engagement with international companies.

The course offers a range of benefits including:

• Valuable industry links, including the British Bobsleigh and Skelton Association as well as established DMU relationships with Leicester City Football Club, Leicester Tigers Rugby Football Club
• Opportunities to gain valuable sport industry experience through sporting events and DMU sports clubs
• Mentoring and support from academics in the forefront of their fields as well as sport industry professionals is provided
• Opportunities to complete an Executive Company Project, Entrepreneurship Project or Creative Research Project
• Inspirational setting in the historic Great Hall of Leicester Castle
• The Visionary Leadership series of talks by inspiring business figures
• Peer support as a result of studying in small tutor groups
• Modules specifically created to provide key skills needed in today's sport industry
• Participate in regular business breakfast events
• Get involved with our #DMUglobal international experience programme
• Access to the postgraduate wing of the £35million Hugh Aston Building
• Access to a 24/7 high-tech library with a choice of learning environments. This in addition to new amenities such as the QEII Diamond Jubilee Leisure Centre