MSc International Sport Management

From Asia to Europe and to America, sport is a global phenomenon, and supporters, participants and owners all play their part.

Course overview
Distance (Online)
Course Length- One Year Full-Time/ Part-Time. Start dates- September, January

MSc International Sport Management offers students the opportunity to identify and reflect on their own leadership, develop marketing and communication plans in a global sports context, understand the importance of sustainable practices within sports operations, and utilise financial information to help inform strategic decisions. These provide the students with a strong foundation for employment in an international sporting organisation. Optional modules provide flexibility for students to choose an area of interest within international sports management – contemporary issues, law and entrepreneurship, that they may wish to develop further in their research project.

LOCATIONS, LEARNING OPTIONS & INTAKE DATES

Distance (online)

Intake Dates: January & September

Our Distance degrees are taught by the same leading industry experts who teach our on-campus degrees with teaching delivered online via our dedicated platform GIS Collab which can be accessed anytime making this a flexible study option that fits around your existing commitments.

Each module typically has 6 live teaching sessions for you to attend, enabling you to interact and collaborate with academics and your peers. These sessions are also recorded.

Course Content

This pioneering programme has been developed as a transformational journey suited for graduates of all disciplines, as well as for current professionals working within various sectors of the sport industry, for example in management, marketing or operations.

GIS is ranked in the prestigious SportsBusiness Magazine’s Global Top 40 Postgraduate Programmes and the 3rd best online programme for Sports Management, sharing the stage with the world’s most elite institutions.

Entry requirements-

Standard Entry Requirements

• Undergraduate degree – minimum 2:2 (ideally a 2:1) or international equivalent
• Applicants with a 2:2 should have some experience of studying or working in business or sports related areas.
• English language qualifications: Applicants from non-majority English speaking countries will be asked for an English qualification which tests Speaking, Listening, Reading and Writing and will be asked to achieve an overall IELTS score of 6.0 (minimum of 5.5 in each section) or recognised equivalent.

Offers to applicants currently studying an undergraduate degree will be conditional on them going on to achieve the entry requirements on completion of their degree.

Flexible Entry Requirements

We welcome applications from those who do not meet the standard entry requirements but can demonstrate relevant education and/or work and/or life experience in the course subject area that will enable them to succeed on the course.

This may include those that have been out of education for some time and/or who do not have an undergraduate degree. We will assess your eligibility from the information provided in your application – in particular your personal statement – to help us decide on your eligibility for the course.

APPLICATIONS

Apply for the degree via the GIS Website.
 

CAREER PROSPECTS 

This course offers numerous career prospects within the dynamic and expanding football industry. Graduates can pursue roles in club management, overseeing operations, strategic planning, and marketing for professional football clubs. Additionally, positions in event and matchday management involve organising and managing football events and matches, ensuring smooth logistics and enhancing fan engagement. Careers in football federations and governing bodies, such as FIFA and UEFA, are also viable, with roles in administration, governance, and the implementation of football policies and programs. These diverse opportunities allow graduates to apply their specialised knowledge and skills in various facets of the football business globally.

Did you know – 99% of our postgraduate graduates are either employed or in full-time study and 79% are working or studying in sport! As a postgraduate student studying with us, you can build on your employability opportunities by expanding your knowledge and network!

Benefits:

All GIS students, including those studying online, and alumni have access to GIS Global Locations at London’s Wembley Stadium, Inter Miami’s Chase Stadium, Toronto FC’s BMO Field, Melbourne Cricket Ground Sydney Cricket Ground, and the Allianz Stadium. At each location, students and alumni can attend week-long GIS Global Summits, which are designed to enhance attendees’ knowledge and expertise of the international sports industry as well as build a global network for future employment prospects.

Additional benefits to GIS students and alumni include:

• Oversight from a 36-person strong Industry Advisory Board, allowing students to benefit from the network of sports executives from across the EMEA, Americas and APAC regions
• Employment, guest speaker and other unique opportunities from GIS’ partnership network, which includes The Premier League, The Football Association, League Managers Association, The National League, Maple Leaf Sports & Entertainment, Soccerex, Hudl, United Soccer Coaches, Football Coaches Australia, Women Sport Australia, A Leagues and MLS clubs, giving students access to some of the biggest and best minds in football and sport.

As a result of the industry-led degree and employment opportunities, 99% of GIS graduates are in employment with 79% working in sport and 97% in highly skilled roles, based on the 2023 Graduate Census. GIS degrees also rank in the top 25 sports programmes by SportsBusiness Postgraduate Rankings, and number 1 in the world in employment prospects in 2022 and number 1 in the world in employment salaries in 2023.

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