Course summary
What makes MSc Sport (International Sport Management) at Worcester special? MSc Sport (International Sport Management) is aimed at graduates aspiring to work in sports business or management positions in the world’s most exciting industry, and professionals working in sport organisations who want to expand their management skills and knowledge to improve their career prospects. This is an exciting programme putting you at the heart of the learning experience. You will challenge and critique current issues and debates of leadership, sponsorship, global events and the governance of sport. You will blend academic scholarship and applied practice through engagement with guest speakers and sports organisations with an international profile. Key features
- MSc Sport (International Sport Management)
- Future-focused through applied sports business practices
- Student-driven assessments
- International field visit (Tampa, Florida in 2017 & 2018)
- Networking opportunities via guest speakers and The Future of Sport Conference
Modules
- Critical Issues in International Sport Management
- The Global Sports Business
- Leading People in Sport
- Professional Placement
Assessment method
The course provides opportunities to test understanding and learning informally through the completion of practice or ‘formative’ assignments. Each module has one formal or ‘summative’ assessment which is graded and counts towards the overall module grade. Assessment methods include: • Formal Group, Paired or Individual Presentations • Project work • Student led seminar discussions • Reports • Research Proposals
Entry requirements
Students will normally have a 2:1 degree classification in either a sport or related discipline. Students who hold a relevant degree classification of either 2:2 (or below), or, a non-related degree will be considered on a case by case basis and may be required to submit a portfolio of evidence to demonstrate experience of work within the field. Applicants should be able to demonstrate academic capability for study at this level and strong interest and commitment in the relevant disciplines. In the event of students completing their period of Professional Placement in an environment where they may be working with children or vulnerable adults, they will be required to follow their home country procedures for Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) enhanced disclosure checks and they must provide this evidence to University of Worcester staff prior to acceptance.
Fees and funding
Tuition fees
No fee information has been provided for this course
Tuition fee status depends on a number of criteria and varies according to where in the UK you will study. For further guidance on the criteria for home or overseas tuition fees, please refer to the UKCISA website .
Additional fee information
Please see the university website for fee details.
Provider information
University of Worcester
Henwick Grove
Worcester
WR2 6AJ