We take a dynamic, employment led approach to advanced study with this sport management master's course. You are welcome to apply from any background or discipline, whether you are looking to refine your management expertise with a sport focus, or if you are looking for a completely new career path.

You will cover the disciplines of human resource management, marketing, finance and strategy. You will also learn how they apply to global sports organisations and events. You will learn the adaptable, creative and solutions focused approach that will prepare you for an exciting career in sports management.

We will connect you directly to networks of international, national and regional sport. The international reputation of this course means that you are provided with privileged access to key decision makers in the sporting world. You will have the opportunity to network and lay the foundations for your future career, from the very beginning.

This is a long standing programme which boasts excellent industry connections. You will graduate with comprehensive management skills, which can be applied to a wide range of professional backgrounds. 

The sport industry has changed significantly in recent years but it continues to be an innovative working environment. Knowledgeable sport managers will always have fresh challenges and well-paid career opportunities.

Our graduates achieve high levels of employment in global, graduate level jobs. This is largely down to our strong employment focus and industry connections. You will be encouraged and supported in finding opportunities for volunteering and employment within the University sport department.

Graduates of this course will have a distinctive skill set. You will have the ability to critically discuss the concepts and key functions of international sport management. You will also be able to analyse and evaluate strategy, organisational structures and design. In addition you will cover organisational behaviour and operations in international, European and UK-based sports companies.

You will also cover the management of resources including; the marketing of sport products, the strategic direction of sport organisations and the ethical environmental and legal issues underpinning international sport management.

Previous international sport management graduates of this course are successfully building international careers. They have gone on to various roles with the following international organisations, among others:

• the International Paralympic Committee
• FIBA (the International Basketball Federation)
• UEFA Euro 2016
• Triathlon Australia
• British Cycling
• Pacific Sport
• Basketball Bundesliga
• British Athletics
• Liverpool FC
• the German Olympic Sport Confederation
• the Rugby Football Union
• the Hellenic Volleyball Federation
• the Great Run Company
• Newcastle United