Universities United Kingdom Hartpury University Courses MSc Sports Management

MSc Sports Management
at Hartpury University

Gloucester, United Kingdom

Tuition Fee £ 13,000
Country Rank-
Duration12 Months
Score IELTS: 6.5

Program Overview

The role of a successful sports manager is changing, as new technologies, organisational cultures and social trends influence best practice. This degree has been designed to meet modern industry demands, focusing on the application of theory to practice across a range of sports management and business settings.

A professional learning environment

You’ll benefit from our professional sporting focus – we have successful sports businesses on site including our Championship Hartpury University RFC team, performance Sports Academies and an international equestrian events centre. As part of our Hartpury Sports Business Hub we have outstanding partnerships with professional sports clubs and organisations across the world.

Your sports business consultancy project

You’ll have unique access to leading academic and industry experts within the Hartpury Sports Business Hub; students on the MSc will also be supported to deliver their own sports consultancy project in collaboration with one of our industry partners or their own workplace, enabling them to find a solution to a pressing industry challenge. Partners include the likes of Cheltenham Racecourse, England Rugby, Cheltenham Town FC and more.

Course Content
This applied master’s degree focuses on the application of sports management theories and concepts in real-world settings. Your projects could be focused on your own career or completed in partnership with our own business partners via the Hartpury Sports Business Hub.

Below are some of the skills and knowledge you’ll gain, helping to set you apart from your competition:
- Ability to navigate the competitive sports industry as an agile professional
- Creating innovative solutions to emerging challenges in your field of choice
- Knowledge of essential sport management focuses including marketing, evaluation and leadership
- Understanding of topical issues such as de-regulation, entrepreneurialism, sustainability and asset-based community management
You’ll also carry out your own sports business consultancy project – our Hartpury Sports Business Hub boasts a diverse range of high-profile links with key sports management organisations, many of which our business experts work with as part of consultancy contracts.

Modules

Below you’ll find the modules for this course.
- Strategic Leadership in Sports Management (30 credits)
- Real World Issues in Sports Management (30 credits)
- Digital Media and Marketing in Sports Business (30 credits)
- Evaluation and Learning for Sports Management Practices (30 credits)
- Sports Business Consultancy Project (60 credits)
Entry Requirement
Academic

2:1 honours degree in a relevant subject. Students with 2:2 and relevant experience will be considered on a case by case basis.

Non-academic

Students with non-relevant academic qualifications but with work experience or professional experience will be considered on an individual basis.

International

In addition to the academic qualification an IELTS 6.5 or equivalent is required.
Fees & Scholarships
UK, Isle of Man and Channel Islands students
£9,000

INTERNATIONAL STUDENTS (INCLUDING EU)
£13,000
Career Prospect
As a graduate, you'll be ready to progress directly into the field of sports management in the following fields:
- Professional agencies
- Sports development
- Charitable sports sector
- National Governing Bodies of Sport
- Leisure centres / providers
- Business owner
- Education
- Events
- Marketing and sponsorship

Cost Of Studying At Hartpury University

Interest rates as low as 8.9% ^*

250K+

Students Assisted

800Cr+

Loan Amount Disbursed

5000+

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MSc Sports Management at Hartpury University