MSc Sport Business and Innovation at Loughborough University

Programme overview

Drive innovation and growth in the global sport industry. Are you fascinated by innovation in sport and keen to steer the evolution of the industry? Join our flexible and highly responsive MSc Sport Business and Innovation, learning in London’s dynamic sporting hub in the former Olympic Park.

Faculty: Loughborough University London | Duration: 1 year full-time; Up to 4 years part-time | Study mode: full-time; part-time | Intake: January 2027 or September 2027 | Location: Loughborough, England, United Kingdom

What you will study

The aim of this module is to understand the importance of data-driven decision making and strategy formulation, and how statistical analysis and data visualisation assist in identifying sport business trends and solutions. Compulsory modules: Sport Business Statistics and Analytics, Sport Business and Innovation, Contemporary Sport Business, Grand Challenges, Business Models and Entrepreneurship in the Sport Industry, Dissertation.

Career pathways

Sport innovation is a dynamic, fast-paced sector and there’s high demand for specialists who are equipped to drive innovation and shape the future of sport. You’ll graduate with the skills needed to keep professional sports clubs moving forward.

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Application information

Entry requirements

A 2:1 honours degree (with a minimum of 60% in final year), or equivalent international qualification, in a wide range of disciplines. Applicants with a 2:2 honours degree will be considered on a case-by-case basis. Ghana equivalents: first-class 65% / 3.4 GPA, 2:1 57% / 3.0 GPA, 2:2 50% / 2.5 GPA

Domestic applicants: GBP 18,100 a year (2026/27). Full-time degree per annum Source

International applicants: GBP 27,800 a year (2026/27). Full-time degree per annum; see fee footnote on course page Source

Intake: January 2027 or September 2027

Duration: 1 year full-time; Up to 4 years part-time

Apply through the official page: https://www.lboro.ac.uk/study/apply/masters-degree/

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