Sport Management

Bournemouth University
Postgraduate MSc Full-time 16 Months Hospitality, leisure, and tourismEvents management

About this course

Advance your knowledge of the processes that have contributed to the emergence of sport as a global phenomenon and learn to critically assess and act on the implications for the future development and management of sport.

Why study MSc Sport Management at BU?

  • Expand your knowledge about a range of sport management theories, international marketing tactics and analyse sport operations and leadership styles

  • Choose to complete a 30-week work placement to enhance employability and improve your performance as a manager

  • Learn from a team of research-active expert academics who have strong ties with industry

  • Benefit from the flexibility and study this course part-time or full-time

  • Engage and network with industry guest speakers, who offer specific sport management knowledge, experience and insights

  • Graduate with the skills and expertise to succeed within roles such as sport development, international sport event management and sport business.

    Sports scholarships If you’re a high-performing athlete and on a regional, national or international sports programme, you can apply for one of our sports scholarships – designed to provide you with the funding to take your sporting abilities to the next level.

  • Study Options

    This course is available in 4 study options:

    Full-time Shown above

    Duration: 16 Months

    Qualification: MSc

    Location: Poole

    Full-time with year in industry

    Duration: 2 Years

    Qualification: MSc

    Location: Poole

    Full-time Shown above

    Duration: 1 Year

    Qualification: MSc

    Location: Poole

    Part-time

    Duration: 2 Years

    Qualification: MSc

    Location: Poole

    Career Prospects

    Graduates from this course typically go into the following occupations:

    1224 Leisure and sports managers and proprietors
    3432 Sports coaches, instructors and officials
    3431 Sports players
    3433 Fitness and wellbeing instructors

    Course Details

    Qualification
    MSc
    Study Mode
    Full-time
    Duration
    16 Months
    Start Date
    2025
    Academic Year
    2025
    Campus / Location
    Poole
    Scheme
    Postgraduate
    Subjects
    Hospitality, leisure, and tourism, Events management