Sports Business Management - MSc
Keele University
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Our Sport Business Management MSc provides you with the opportunity to study the sport and business worlds in-depth. Both sectors are in constant flux, especially the sports sector which is advancing in new ways such as esports, environmental sustainability in sport and womens sports. Weve designed this programme to give you a comprehensive view of the sports industry, featuring guest lectures and industry days where you will gain valuable industry insights. You will also develop business ...Read more

Our Sport Business Management MSc provides you with the opportunity to study the sport and business worlds in-depth. Both sectors are in constant flux, especially the sports sector which is advancing in new ways such as esports, environmental sustainability in sport and women's sports. Weve designed this programme to give you a comprehensive view of the sports industry, featuring guest lectures and industry days where you will gain valuable industry insights. You will also develop business expertise, helping you as you pursue a career in the sector.

Sports-related core modules on the programme focus on areas such as exploring the complicated relationship between sport and the media, analysing the current state of play and what the potential future may look like. You will also evaluate the different experiences of sports and esports fans at events and use the theory youve studied to create your own sports activation or marketing campaign. Your understanding of the sports sector and the business knowledge you will have acquired on the Sports Management MSc opens up a range of career possibilities in the global sports industry and beyond. Employers are seeking individuals with the right package of skills and who can adapt to, and provide solutions to the future challenges faced by the sport and business worlds.

Successful completion of this programme will ideally place you to undertake further postgraduate studies at MPhil or PhD level.

Jobs that a graduate of this course could progress on to include:

  • Social Media Executive
  • Strategy Executive
  • Insight Executive
  • Operations Officer
  • Sports Development Officer
  • Partnerships Executive
  • Events Manager
  • Sports Marketing Analyst
  • Membership Manager

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93/101
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56th
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61st
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Drew
26 Oct 23

Easy to find support. More time should be given to get to lectures if they're directly after each..Read more

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Shahi
26 Oct 23

Parkimg is very tough sometimes. Overall good..Read more

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Typical offer: 2:2 degree in any subject
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demonstrated relevant professional qualifications or experience

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£12,700 per year

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£17,700 per year

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£17,700 per year

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Keele University
Staffordshire Keele Staffordshire ST5 5BG United Kingdom
Nearest train station: Stoke-on-Trent  4.6 miles away

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