Business of Motorsport MA Online at De Montfort University

Programme overview

An online 180-credit master's degree focused on the commercial side of motorsport, delivered by the National Motorsport Academy and awarded by De Montfort University. It examines governance, sports law, rights holders, promoters, manufacturers, teams, sponsors and the media. Assessment is by tutor assessment with no exams.

Department: National Motorsport Academy (online partner provider; awarded by De Montfort University) | Duration: 1 year full-time or 2 years part-time (online, flexible) | Intake: Flexible start date; apply online and choose your own start date | Study mode: online | Location: Leicester, England, United Kingdom

What you will study

Eight modules: History, Sporting and Commercial Structure of Motorsport; Ethics in Sports Management and Governance; Commercial Aspects of Motorsport; Sponsorship Models in Elite Motorsport and the Role of the Media; Motorsport Brands, Their Extensions and Future Trends; Change Management; Virtual Site Visits and Motorsport Business Reflection (30 credits); and a 60-credit Executive Project.

Career pathways

Aimed at enhancing professional and career prospects for those working in or aspiring to work in the global motorsport industry.

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Application information

Entry requirements

Second-class honours degree or higher in a business, sport or engineering related subject (other degrees considered individually), or a CV showing extensive senior-level experience in sport, business, motorsport, the automotive industry or another relevant sector, considered individually. International applicants: equivalent qualifications considered individually; if English is not the first language, IELTS 6.5 minimum or equivalent.

Domestic applicants: GBP 10,750 for the whole programme. One payment on enrolment; 10 monthly payments of GBP 1,100 (GBP 11,000 in total) include an admin fee; postgraduate student loan available. Fee subject to change after 1 August each year. Source

International applicants: GBP 11,975 for the whole programme. One payment on enrolment; 10-instalment option totals GBP 12,475. Fee subject to change after 1 August each year. Source

Intake: Flexible start date; apply online and choose your own start date

Duration: 1 year full-time or 2 years part-time (online, flexible)

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