MSc Sports Business Management at Edge Hill University

Whether you have already studied or are working in the sports and fitness sector, or you are looking to progress your leadership and management skills in this area, our MSc Sports Business Management degree offers you the knowledge and skills that will help you to succeed in a career in this field. Explore practical people management skills as well as the theoretical side of management. Develop decision-making skills on both an operational and personal level as you conduct your own piece of research on a topic of your choosing within the sports and business sector.

Faculty: Arts and Sciences  |  Department: Business School  |  Duration: 1 year full-time; 2 years part-time  |  Study mode: full-time / part-time  |  Intake: September 2026; September 2027  |  Location: Ormskirk, England, United Kingdom

What you will study

This programme is designed to provide you with the essential knowledge and skills needed to progress in the world of Sports Business Management. The teachings of this course are grounded in the fundamentals of sports law, business and management. You’ll explore the governance and regulation of sport, gaining a thorough understanding of the laws and frameworks that underpin good practice in the sporting industry, as well as the associated challenges. Compulsory modules include Applied Analytics; Business Analytics; Dissertation; Financial Decision Making; International Brand Management; Organisational Research; Regulating the Business of Sport; Sports Law; Sports Management.

Career pathways

Completing this degree will allow you pursue many careers in Sports Business Management or Sports Business Consultancy. We provide you with careers support, offering guidance on application processes, assessment days and interview techniques.

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