Course summary

The programme explores sports businesses and organisations, their decision-making processes, and the stakeholders, along with the challenges and opportunities facing the business of sport. You’ll look at sport through the lens of a wide range of disciplines including economics, finance, marketing, and analytics. Sport analytics takes a central role in the programme and the importance of analytics to decision-making in sport is at the forefront. As well as developing programming skills, the influences of data and analytics in shaping contemporary sports business are explored. The school’s sports research and executive education delivered by the Centre for Sports Business is world-leading and this new programme will utilise the Centre’s expertise in analytics and other disciplines. Our MSc in Sports Business and Analytics offers a unique and comprehensive approach, combining expertise in sports data with essential business applications. This is a rare opportunity, as no other programmes at Russell Group Universities offer this blend of skills The Management School has a range of funding opportunities for outstanding master’s students, including the Management School Excellence Scholarship which offers tuition fee discounts of 50%. Eligibility and more information can be found on the School’s scholarship pages. Who is this course for? The programme is suited to individuals with ambitions to work in sports and sports-related sectors, in roles where data and information are essential to decision-making. Such roles could be across different parts of the organisation, where data and information can improve performance and outcomes. What you'll learn The programme will provide you with the opportunity to study for a master’s degree in a Russell Group University which has an excellent reputation and network within Football, Cricket, Rugby and other sports based on its provision of high-quality education in the business of sport over the past 15 years.