Business Management in Sport MSc

This programme explores the evolving and multi-faceted area of the management of sport.

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Overview
Structure and assessment
Facilities and features
Opportunities and careers
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Overview

Reasons to study Business Management in Sport at De Montfort University:

The Business Management in Sport MSc is a programme that will explore the evolving and multi-faceted area of the management in sport through core modules from business and bespoke sport modules. In addition, the programme focuses on ethical considerations, major competitions, sports marketing, heritage and sport’s political, social, economic, and cultural contexts.

This course is ideal for students who are looking to begin a career or are in the early stages of a career in the sporting industry.

During this course, you will develop knowledge of business management and sport on local, national, international and global levels to prepare for a career in the sector.

There are also ways for you to tailor your university experience to your interests. You will have opportunities to get involved with a #DMUglobal experience and choose a language study option. Amongst the global opportunities within the Sport Heritage module students will visit historical sport sites. Previous students have visited sites such as the Munich Olympic Park, the Garmisch-Partenkirchen ski jump, and Allianz Arena in Germany.

In addition, as well as gaining experience working directly within a sport organisation, you will also have the opportunity to complete an Executive Company Project, Entrepreneurship Project or a Creative Research Project. With an Executive Company Project you will also have the opportunity to get involved with global engagement with international companies.

The course offers a range of benefits including:

Valuable industry links, including the British Bobsleigh and Skelton Association as well as established DMU relationships with Leicester City Football Club, Leicester Tigers Rugby Football Club
Opportunities to gain valuable sport industry experience through sporting events and DMU sports clubs
Mentoring and support from academics in the forefront of their fields
Opportunities to complete an Executive Company Project, Entrepreneurship Project or Creative Research Project
Inspirational setting in the historic Great Hall of Leicester Castle
The Visionary Leadership series of talks by inspiring business figures
Peer support as a result of studying in small tutor groups
Modules specifically created to provide key skills needed in today's sport industry
Participate in regular business breakfast events
Get involved with our #DMUglobal international experience programme
Access to the postgraduate wing of the £35million Hugh Aston Building
Access to a 24/7 high-tech library with a choice of learning environments. This in addition to new amenities such as the QEII Diamond Jubilee Leisure Centre

Graduate Success and News
Business Management in Sport MSc graduate redefines the match day experience for fans at rival football clubs

Scholarships

At DMU, we are committed to helping our graduates enhance their careers and personal development through further study.

#DMU Global High Flyers Award
The #DMUglobal High Flyers Award offers students a discount of up to £1,000 towards a #DMUglobal opportunity (subject to terms and conditions).

Vice-Chancellor’s Sports Scholarship
Find out more about the Vice-Chancellor's Sports Scholarships worth up to £6,000.

International Scholarships
Find out about available scholarships and country specific fee discounts for international students.

More courses like this:

Management, Law and Humanities of Sport MA
Sports History and Culture MA

Meet Dr Heather Dichter, Business Management of Sport MSc programme leader, and find out more about the Winter Olympics and Britain's important role in international sport heritage.

UK/EU
International

Key facts for UK/EU students

Institution code: D26

Programme code(s):
September: N1C671
January: N1C62

Start dates:
September (15 months)
January (15 months)

Location of study: Leicester Castle Business School

Fees and funding: £12,500

Find out more about course fees and available funding.

Find out more about additional costs and optional extras associated with this course.

Contact us: For more information complete our online enquiry form or call us on +44 (0)116 2 50 60 70.

How to apply

Application guidance document

Submit a study-related enquiry

Key facts for international students

Institution code: D26

Programme code(s):
September: N1C671
January: N1C62

Start dates:
September 2019 (15 months)
January 2019 (15 months)

Location of study: Leicester Castle Business School

Fees and funding: £16,000

Find out more about course fees and available funding.

Find out more about additional costs and optional extras associated with this course.

Contact us: For more information complete our online enquiry form or call us on +44 (0)116 2 50 60 70.

How to apply

Application guidance document

Submit a study-related enquiry

Entry criteria

Entry criteria

Applicants will normally hold an undergraduate degree in a relevant subject, with a minimum pass of 2:1, or equivalent overseas qualification. Other undergraduate subjects will be considered on an individual basis by the course leader.

Students may also be considered if they have no formal qualifications but extensive industry experience.

English Language requirements

If English is not your first language, an IELTS score of 6.0 (including a minimum of 5.5 in each component) or equivalent is normally required.

English language tuition is available at DMU both before and during the course, if required.

Structure and assessment

Course modules

Mega-Event: Global Sport in Perspective

Ethics in Sport Management and Governance

Global Sports Marketing

Sports Heritage and Legacy Management

Managerial Economics

Strategic Management

Leadership and Culture in Organisational Contexts

Sport Fieldwork Experience

Choose one from:

Executive Company Project

Consulting Project

Entrepreneurship Project

Creative Research Project

Teaching and assessment

Your precise timetable will depend on the modules timetabled each semester, however you will normally attend around 15 hours of timetabled taught sessions (lectures and tutorials) each week. We expect you to undertake at least 15 further hours of independent study to complete project work and research.

Teaching contact hours

This is a full-time course and in total you should be prepared to devote approximately 38 hours a week to your studies. You will typically have up to 14 hours contact hours of teaching most weeks for semester 1 and 2. Teaching is through a mix of lecturers, tutorials, seminars and lab sessions and the breakdown of these activities is shown in each module description.

In addition each module provides a 2 hour surgery each week available for individual consultation with the lecturer. You may also have some scheduled meetings with your programme leader, personal tutor, and/or careers throughout the year to discuss your academic progress and personal development.

Self-directed study: In order to prepare for, and assimilate, the work in lectures and seminars you will be expected to make regular use of our on-line resources, participate in classroom discussions including on our virtual learning environment (VLE) and engage in personal study, revision and reflection for approximately 24 hours per work during semester 1 and 2.

In semester 3, you will undertake independent research for your dissertation (or executive company project), and again should typically allow around 38 hours per week for this. You will be allocated a dedicated academic supervisor to support you, who you will be able to contact on a regular basis.

Facilities and features

Leicester Castle

The programme is based in the Great Hall of what was once Leicester Castle. Originally built in approximately 1150, and then extensively rebuilt in approximately 1523, the Great Hall has recently undergone a restoration project. Based in Leicester’s historical Castle Quarter adjacent to the university, the Great Hall will provide a prestigious and inspirational setting for students who have the passion and talent to change the business world.

Students will also be taught in the Hugh Aston Building, which was purpose-built at a cost of £35 million. Facilities include break-out spaces for group work; quiet study zones for individual work, high-spec IT labs and a café. Learning will be supported by access to DMU’s excellent facilities.

Library services

We have 1,600 study places and more than 700 computer workstations across all library locations on campus. These give access to more than 500,000 print publications, thousands of e-books and e-journals and a huge range of DVDs, plus a host of research databases.

The main Kimberlin Library is open 24 hours a day, 365 days of the year (other than in exceptional circumstances).

The Library is run by dedicated staff who offer additional support to students, including academic writing, research strategies, literature searching and reference management.

There is also a Just Ask service for help and advice, available via email or telephone.

Learning zones

Our comfortable and well-equipped study areas provide a range of environments to suit your needs.

Our Learning Zones and The Greenhouse provide flexible spaces, whether you are working as a group, practising a presentation or working quietly on your own.

They feature workstations with power supplies for laptops, plus bookable syndicate rooms with plasma screens, laptops and DVD facilities. Wi-Fi is available across all campus locations.

Opportunities and careers

#DMUglobal

This is our innovative international experience programme which aims to enrich your studies and expand your cultural horizons – helping you to become a global graduate, equipped to meet the needs of employers across the world.

Through #DMUglobal, we offer a wide range of opportunities including on-campus and UK activities, overseas study, internships, faculty-led field trips and volunteering, as well as Erasmus+ and international exchanges.

Graduate careers

A Business Management in Sport MSc will open up a wide range of career opportunities as you develop a broad base of skills that are in great demand with global employers.

You may choose to pursue a career within governing bodies, federations, clubs, sponsors, marketing organisations, the media, local and central government, or legacy and heritage organisations.

You will benefit from access to DMU’s established Careers and Employability Team, who offer employability sessions and workshops, with personalised support via a careers coach to advise you on your options and to help develop your plans.