MSc Sport Business, Management and Leadership at University of Birmingham

Programme overview

Elevate your career with our MSc in Sport Business, Management, and Leadership. Gain essential leadership skills and business acumen to become an invaluable asset to your organisation and the sports industry. Propel your career forward!.

Department: Sport and Exercise Sciences | Duration: 1 year full-time; 2 years part-time | Study mode: full-time/part-time | Intake: September 2027 | Location: Birmingham, England, United Kingdom

What you will study

Modules include Dissertation (Sports Business, Management, and Leadership), Innovation and Entrepreneurship in Sport, Leadership Development in Sport, Responsibility and Sustainability in Sport, Sport Marketing & Brand Management, Sport Operation and Management.

Career pathways

Earning an MSc from a world-leading sports school, with input from a triple crown business school, opens diverse career opportunities. You will excel in service delivery, industry roles, non-profit sectors, event management, player-agent roles, sports administration, research, and PhD programs.

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Application information

Entry requirements

2:1 honours degree (or equivalent) in sport, business, or related disciplines is required. Candidates with a level of applied sport business experience are encouraged to apply even if they do not meet the stated academic requirements of a 2:1 degree or equivalent in a relevant subject. These applications will be considered on an individual basis. English language: IELTS 6.5 with no less than 6.0 in any band.

Domestic applicants: GBP 11,790 a year (2027/28). Full-time Source

International applicants: GBP 29,070 a year (2027/28). Full-time Source

Intake: September 2027

Duration: 1 year full-time; 2 years part-time

Apply through the official page: https://admissions.bham.ac.uk/course-finder-landing-page/?code=LES093

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