MBA Master of Business Administration (Sports Management) at University of Sunderland

Programme overview

The course will help you develop key leadership skills and expertise in: International business; Digital innovation; Sustainability.

Department: Business and Management | Duration: 12 months full-time | Study mode: full-time | Intake: October 2026, February 2027 | Location: Sunderland, England, United Kingdom

Career pathways

This course is a specialist MBA route. It allows you to tailor your studies and prepare for a successful career in the sports industry. Whether you’re a sports enthusiast interested in business, or aiming to become a leader in sports event or venue management, this MBA will equip you with the skills to thrive in this exciting field.

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Application information

Entry requirements

We require an honours degree of a minimum 2:2 or above from a recognised Higher Education institution, or equivalent from a recognised overseas institution. This course supports career acceleration for applicants with suitable academic qualifications. We'll consider all levels of practical work and work experience. This includes applications from candidates with pre-graduation or limited/no work experience post-degree if you can demonstrate that you'll benefit from this course. You also need three passes at GCSE grade C or above. This must include maths and English language, or a minimum of Level 2 Key Skills in Communication and Application of Number. If you've studied for a GCSE that has a numerical grade, you'll need to achieve a grade 4 or above.

Intake: October 2026, February 2027

Duration: 12 months full-time

Apply through the official page: https://www.sunderland.ac.uk/postgraduate/mba-sports-management#apply

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