Course summary

The PG Dip in Sport Leadership and Management is a flagship qualification designed to meet the needs and aspirations of early career individuals through the combination of a general management education with the specialist area of Sport and Physical Activity. It is designed for individuals who want to develop their leadership and management skills along with their interest in sport and physical activity and for those seeking fast track career progression opportunities. The course adopts a practical and applied business curriculum and aims to develop an advanced knowledge of organisations and their effective management in the dynamic competitive global context, and the ability to creatively apply this knowledge and understanding to complex issues to enhance strategic business and management practice systematically and innovatively. This offers a challenging learning opportunity to encourage the integration of theory and practice supported by experienced academics with substantial management experience. You will work with academics and professionals within practice on live consultancy projects with leading employers in organisations across private, public, and not-for-profit sectors to support your personal and professional development as a creative and innovative leader with the knowledge and skills needed in the global, knowledge-based economy. You will develop the attributes and skills expected of post-graduates, including team-working, negotiation skills, leadership, confidence, and the ability to apply critical and creative thinking to complex and unclear problems to develop innovative solutions. This course aims to enhance your professional prospects by developing your capability to apply the latest thinking relating to organisational development and change in the competitive global context. Successful completion of the PG Dip in Sport Leadership and Management highlights your potential to have a real impact on the transformation of the organisation you join. Intermediate qualification available: Postgraduate certificate – 60 credits at Master's level