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Sport Business Leadership

MSc
Duration
1 year
Start
September 2025
Delivery
In-person

Our Sport Business Leadership MSc course will teach you important business skills in the context of sport. You'll learn about the nuances of sport business and learn from academics with industry experience.

Why study with us

  • Our course combines business and leadership skills in the context of the sport industry.
  • This course is designed to meet industry needs, with a focus on practical real-world skills.
  • You'll be taught by academics with experience in sport management and consultancy.
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What you'll do

  • You'll learn about the unique business landscape of sport, including marketing, events and finance.
  • You'll gain the personal and professional skills to become an effective leader.
  • You'll have the freedom to design and lead your own research project, exploring a topic that interests you personally or professionally.

Modules

Every effort has been made to ensure the accuracy of our published course information. However, our programmes are subject to ongoing review and development. Changing circumstances may cause alteration to, or the cancellation of, courses. Changes may be necessary to comply with the requirements of accrediting bodies or revisions to subject benchmarks statements. As well as to keep courses updated and contemporary, or as a result of student feedback. We reserve the right to make variations if we consider such action to be necessary or in the best interests of students.

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Hear from our students

The university has opened doors for me because of what they've taught me about the sport industry. My experience at Macclesfield FC has shown me how a football club works and has helped me achieve my dream position.
Dan Humphrey
Dan Humphrey
Student-Athlete, Macclesfield FC
USA

Academic expertise

Future careers

This programme is a great place to kickstart or advance your career in sports, helping you to become an effective leader. Many of our graduates have successfully launched their careers in sports. Others have been promoted, moved between National Governing Bodies or started businesses.

Entry requirements

  • Applicants should hold a 2:2 degree or equivalent professional experience or learning in a related field
  • All applications will be considered on merit and in light of the nature and scope of the programme, regardless of career stage
  • For International applicants IELTS 6.0 with no component score below 5.5 is required

Fees and funding

2025/26
UK
Full-time£9,450 per year
Part-time£1,050 per 20 credits
International
Full-time£17,900 per year

Scholarships and bursaries

We have a wide range of bursaries, scholarships and funds available to help support you whilst studying with us.

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This course is delivered by the School of Health, Social Work and Sport

For information on possible changes to course information, see our essential and important course information

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