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Study Details: 1 year full-time
Whether you have already studied or are working in the sports and fitness sector, or you are looking to progress your leadership and management skills in this area, our MSc Sports Business Management degree offers you the knowledge and skills that will help you to succeed in a career in this field.
Explore practical people management skills as well as the theoretical side of management. Develop decision-making skills on both an operational and personal level as you conduct your own piece of research on a topic of your choosing within the sports and business sector. This gives you the opportunity to go beyond traditional management theories as you develop your own perspective.
You will progress your understanding of the ethics of sports business management, including the impact of legal and economic issues. Through studying the latest research and practice in the field, you will be supported to graduate with expert knowledge in the marketing, financial and analytical aspects of business. The skills you learn will be transferable to a multitude of career opportunities.
MSc Sports Business Management | Edge Hill University
Completing this degree will allow you pursue many careers in Sports Business Management or Sports Business Consultancy. We provide you with careers support, offering guidance on application processes, assessment days and interview techniques. Our extra-curricular activities will help you to work towards membership of professional bodies, along with networking events and graduate fairs.
Example careers that you may wish to pursue include:
Commercial Manager
Business Development Executive
Sports Marketing Analyst
Operations Officer
Events Manager
Stadium Facilities Manager
Partnerships Executive
Compulsory modules:
Applied Analytics
Business Analytics
Dissertation
Financial Decision Making
International Brand Management
Organisational Research
Regulating the Business of Sport
Sports Law
Sports Management
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