MSc Sports Business Management

What you will study

The learning and teaching strategy will consist of formal lectures to present theory, principles and practices which will form the foundation of the learning outcomes. Students will be encouraged to interact and contribute to classroom learning as a means of developing critical skills, and to strengthen their knowledge and understanding of theory to practice. Lectures will be structured to encourage individual and group activities using real world case studies and live business examples enabling students to develop their collaborative, decision making, judging and evaluating skills, as well as key transferable employability skills. In addition, students will be encouraged to undertake self-directed study and further research on their chose area of study, as well as related topics, to acquire additional perspectives which will provide them with a greater understanding of the sports business management topics within organisations and the wider environment. 

Core Modules:

• Sports Marketing and Events Management – 20 credits 
• Strategic Management in Sport – 20 credits 
• Effective leadership in Sport and Exercise Science – 20 credits 
• Entrepreneurship in Sport – 20 credits 
• Sports Business Management – 20 credits 
• Research Practice – 20 credits 
• Professional Project – 60 credits 

The programme offers a Pre-Masters.

This programme offers an Advanced Practice industry placement.

Entry requirements & applying

Applicants will normally hold an honours degree of 2:2 or above in any subject), or international equivalent. A non-graduate qualification, which the University deems to be of satisfactory standard for the purpose of post-graduate admission may also be accepted. Applicants may be a recent graduate, who have achieved their honours degree, and wish to continue to post graduate studies to elevate their career opportunities. Where necessary, or as part of the University’s policies and processes, applicants may be subject to additional selection criteria.

Teaching & Assessment

The programme consists of 6 x 20 credit modules, and a final 60 credit professional project.  During your studies you will be introduced to a variety of sporting industries and bodies and will have the opportunity to work with sporting professionals.  Throughout your taught modules, your expertise will develop in practices such as sustainability, responsible business practices, and data driven decision-making.   

Teaching and Learning

We offer workshops and support sessions in areas such as academic writing, effective note-making and preparing for assignments.

Students can book appointments with academic skills tutors dedicated to helping deal with the practicalities of university work. Our student support section has more information on the help available.

In terms of particular needs, the University’s Inclusion Services can provide appropriate guidance and support should any students require reasonable adjustments to be made because of a recognised prevailing disability, medical condition, or specific learning difference.

Career prospects

• Sports Agent  
• Sport Director  
• Chief Executive Officer  
• Commercial Manager  
• Brand Manager  
• Partnership Manager  
• Business Development Manager  
• Fan Engagement 
• Sports Business Consultant

Subject to validation

Courses shown as “subject to validation” are new courses which are in development and the details of these courses are in the process of being finalised through the approval cycle, known as the ‘validation’ process. As soon as the programmes are validated the details of the course will be confirmed. The majority of new courses that are still ‘subject to validation’ are approved by the validation process; however, this is not guaranteed and should the course not go ahead as planned, or be significantly amended, you will be informed by the university and assistance will be provided to those who have been offered a place to find a suitable alternative course either at Wrexham University or at another provider.