Sport Management MSc

Loughborough University
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Description

  • Type

    Master

  • Location

    Loughborough

Overview
Leading research supports and enhances the teaching of our Sport Management MSc programme, equipping you with the skills and knowledge to work in the rapidly expanding global sports industry.
Leading research supports and enhances the teaching of our Sport Management MSc programme, equipping you with the skills and knowledge to work in the rapidly expanding global sports industry.
Our academic staff are renowned internationally for their contribution to sport management research and have conducted research for a range of respected organisations including Sport England, the International Olympic Committee and the European Commission.
Key study areas include sport markets and industries, service quality in sport, the economics of sport and leisure, sport governance, policy and law, management of human resources, research methods, accounting, marketing, strategic management and more.
With strong links existing between the School of Sport, Exercise and Health Sciences and various sport management practitioners across the UK, we host guest speakers who present interesting and relevant case studies and provide opportunities for you to network with key players in the industry.
You will address topics such as professional sport marketing strategies, new sport policies, and the governance of sport federations. You will develop strong team working skills through regular group work, skills which are paramount for a successful career in the global sport industry. The degree will develop your practical skills to work in the sport industry internationally.
Our Sport Management MSc typically attracts students from over 20 different countries around the world, so you'll be a part of a vibrant and diverse postgraduate learning community, with a shared interest in the business of sport.
What makes this programme different?
Delivered by internationally renowned academics
Opportunities to hear from key industry figures

Facilities

Location

Start date

Loughborough (Leicestershire)
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Loughborough University, LE11 3TU

Start date

On request

About this course

Your personal and professional development
Our School of Sports, Exercise and Health Sciences is committed to helping you develop the skills and attributes you need to progress successfully in your chosen career.
Future career prospects
Loughborough Sport Management graduates are known around the world for their engagement in the sport sector. Typical roles include:
sport marketing managers
health and fitness/facility managers
sport and leisure consultants
sports development officers
local authority sport and leisure officers
national sport federation officers
Some graduates go on to undertake PhD research as a gateway into academic or high level policy positions.
Graduate destinations
Recent graduate destinations include:
Adidas, Trainee Sports Management Specialist
Arena Sports, Sport & Events Manager
Australian Rules Football Association in India, National Development Officer
England Handball Association, North West Handball Development Officer
Escape Fitness, Marketing Executive
Glion Institute of Higher Education – Switzerland, Lecturer
Grass Roots, Junior Consultant
Greenwich Leisure Ltd, Business Development Officer
GroupM China, Management Trainee
Hawk-Eye Innovations Ltd, System Operator
Kidpower Gymnastics Club – Taiwan, Manager
Leicestershire & Rutland Sport, Performance Information Officer
London Irish Rugby Club, Operations Manager
Major Events International, Key Account Executive
NHS, Analysis Consultant
Norwood Park Golf Centre, Marketing Executive
Qatar Sport Investment, Sales Coordinator
RPM Ltd, Account Executive
Revolution Sports, Account Executive
Sense Sport – Switzerland, Strength & Conditioning Trainer
Serco, Sport Development Officer
Staffordshire University, Lecturer in Sport Policy and Sports Development
Stenden University – Qatar, Research Assistant
Your personal development
On successful completion of this programme, you should be able to:
compile a marketing plan and evaluate that plan;

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4.8
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  • You can find the best campus and offcourse the best sports nowhere but here at Loughborugh.
    ← | →
  • Wifi is quite not reliable at times.However, the campus is beautiful and well faciliated.Different societies serves development to every individual.
    ← | →
  • Its a great university, everything is great on the campus with freindly staff and student.
    ← | →
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Annonymous

5.0
02/09/2018
What I would highlight: You can find the best campus and offcourse the best sports nowhere but here at Loughborugh.
What could be improved: -
Would you recommend this course?: Yes

Student

5.0
30/07/2018
What I would highlight: Wifi is quite not reliable at times.However, the campus is beautiful and well faciliated.Different societies serves development to every individual.
What could be improved: -
Would you recommend this course?: Yes

Student

5.0
25/07/2018
What I would highlight: Its a great university, everything is great on the campus with freindly staff and student.
What could be improved: -
Would you recommend this course?: Yes

Student

5.0
31/05/2018
What I would highlight: Loughborough University is one of the best for sure! The community of the campus and the university deserve special mention and it is irresistable. No one will be interested to leave the ambience.
Would you recommend this course?: Yes

student

4.0
23/04/2018
What I would highlight: The community has a positive attitude which believes in having fun once a while .
What could be improved: -
Would you recommend this course?: Yes

Annonymous

5.0
17/03/2018
What I would highlight: I have enjoyed studying at Dundee which is the great university and provides all supports to get the degree smoothly.
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Would you recommend this course?: Yes
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2019

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Subjects

  • Sport Marketing
  • Financial Training
  • Quality Training
  • Industry
  • Project
  • Law
  • Financial
  • Global
  • Marketing Management
  • Quality
  • Teaching
  • Governance
  • Strategic Management
  • IT Law
  • Management
  • Staff
  • IT
  • Economics
  • Marketing
  • International
  • School
  • IT Management
  • Skills and Training

Course programme

What you'll study

Modules

Sport Management MSc covers a wide range of topics; to give you a taster we have expanded on some of the core modules affiliated with this programme and the specific assessment methods associated with each module.

Sport Markets and Industries

Sport Markets and Industries

The Sports Markets and Industries module introduces students to the commercial sport sector, through the study of its revenue sources, patterns of commercialisation and sport consumption. Exploring and discussing its challenges and bad practices also takes place, which assists in developing an understanding of its nature and various components.

Managing Service Quality in Sport

Managing Service Quality in Sport

This module introduces the key concepts and practices in the management of service quality in various sport organisations. On completion of the module, students should be able to understand the needs for service quality and customer satisfaction from the perspectives of both managers and consumers. The module is assessed fully through coursework.

Economics of Sport and Leisure

Economics of Sport and Leisure

The module aims to equip students with an understanding of how theoretical and empirical microeconomics feature within the Sports and Leisure industry. It adopts a non-intimidating approach which does not assume prior study of economics, but seeks to draw on real world examples and applications to encourage better understanding of supply, demand and pricing decisions in the industry. The module is assessed via an individual essay and a two-hour exam.

Management of Human Resources

Management of Human Resources

The aim of this module is to examine critically the role of Human Resource Management within the modern day organisation and global society. It particular, students will critically evaluate the application of mainstream sports specific HRM theory to sports organisations' practice. The two assessments include a group presentation and an individual assignment.

Research Methods for Sport Management

Research Methods for Sport Management

This module is a fundamental component of the Masters degree, and shapes students' learning in all other modules. Research methods is not only of academic interest. Market research, for example, is also paramount in sport management. In the module students are taught on four main areas: philosophical assumptions underpinning Sport Management research, quantitative research methods, qualitative research methods, and designing a research proposal. The module is assessed through short coursework assignments that cover each one of the four areas mentioned above.

Sport Policy, Governance and Law

Sport Policy, Governance and Law

This module studies the political and legal regulation of the sports sector. It discusses what are the different political and legal tools used by governments to ensure a healthy development of sport in concrete social contexts. Sport policy, sport governance and sport law are the main discipline areas discussed in this module. Assessment involves a poster presentation and a class test.

Accounting for Decision Making

Accounting for Decision Making

This module introduces the key areas of financial and management reporting that managers in the sport industry will require to: (1) synthesise the financial position and performance of organisations, (2) manage the high-level financial aspects of the business and (3) make key decisions. Throughout the unit, the aim is to focus on the use and users of accounts in the context of sport management. Assessment is by coursework and examination.

Marketing Management

Marketing Management

In this module students will gain knowledge of the essential marketing theories. The module examines the role of marketing within sport organisations, it develops key marketing skills for use in the sport sector and evaluates the relevance of marketing theories to the contemporary sport industry. The module is assessed through group coursework and an exam.

Strategic Management

Strategic Management

The module of Strategic Management aims to introduce students to strategic thinking as well as the development and implementation of strategic decisions within sports and leisure organisations. In this frame, a number of tools for analysing strategy will be demonstrated and students will be required to apply them and analyse contemporary features of the sports industry.

Research Project

Research Project

The final, major piece of assessment is the Research Project. Each student is assigned a supervisor and will construct an individual research project. The project should explore and uncover new knowledge about an area of sport management. Popular areas include sport marketing, management, economics and policy.

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