Sport Business Management (MSc)

Take advantage of the exciting sport business management opportunities this growing industry offers nationally or globally.

Take advantage of the exciting sport business management opportunities this growing industry offers nationally or globally.

Sport is now big business - changing lives, shaping communities and impacting on economies all over the world.

Attendance: Full-Time
Duration: 1 Year
Start date: 21 Sep 2026

You could already be working in sport and looking to progress to a more senior management role, or it could be you’re motivated to seek a new and exciting career and are attracted by the options sport and commerce can provide in the UK and across the globe.

As part of your course, you’ll:

• Gain an understanding of the industry and the business principles that underpin it
• Have the opportunity to work with industry partners in the Managing Creativity & Innovation option module

This course has been designed to introduce you to the key principles and processes of sports business management, with the opportunity to customise your study to your individual needs and career aspirations through making considered assessment choices and, also, through the negotiated focus of the Major Independent Study.

Industry links
Guest lectures will bring you into contact with cutting-edge practitioners and professionals in the sports industry, inspiring your learning, enhancing your networks and boosting your career prospects.

Specialist facilities
Our university has outstanding sports facilities at both the Headingley Campus and the world famous Emerald Headingley Stadium, which is an international base for professional cricket, rugby league and rugby union teams. We enjoy fruitful partnerships with this famous sports arena, providing you with outstanding opportunities.

Modules, teaching and learning

Independent study is a crucial part of learning at university and you will be required to undertake many hours of self-directed research and reading, and preparation and writing of assessments. Your course is delivered through a number of modules, which will help you to plan your time and establish a study routine. Outside of your lectures, workshops and tutorials, a range of support is available to assist with your independent study. Our subject-specific librarians will be on hand to direct you to the specialist learning and study-skill resources. You’ll also be assigned an academic advisor to give you tailored feedback and support.

Why study Sports Business Management at Leeds Beckett University?

1. Study a diverse course that caters for both experienced sports management professionals and those looking to begin their career in the industry
2. Global reputation - we're recognised as one of the top 100 institutions in the world for Sports-Related Subjects*
3. Utilise our strong sporting links to work alongside the likes of Leeds United, Leeds Rhinos and Yorkshire Carnegie
4. Take advantage of our state-of-the-art Carnegie School of Sport building
5. Sport volunteering opportunities, which have previously included global events such as the Olympics, World Athletics Championships and Commonwealth Games

*2025 QS World University Rankings by Subject

Career Prospects

This course will prepare you for a variety of rewarding careers in the sports industry, including sport marketing and PR, management opportunities in professional sports clubs, facilities, health and fitness clubs, national and international governing bodies, charities and foundations. Our graduates have gone on to work for major professional sport businesses such as Nike, Intermarketing Agency in Leeds, the Indian Premier League, Football League clubs, the Rugby Football League, and also in a mix of academia roles and International jobs in the US, India, Malta. the UAE, Qatar and Italy. You will also have the skills and confidence to develop your own business ideas.

• Stadium facilities manager
• Sports retail account manager
• Commercial director
• Corporate sales executive