Masters in Sports Management is an inter-disciplinary course

Masters in Sports Management is an inter-disciplinary course that teaches major components needed to build a career in the sports domain with a public, private, not-for-profit or cooperative organisation. It offers students a master's level understanding of the global business of sports, its organisations, stakeholders and partners, with a business focus on challenges and opportunities. The key elements of the course include sports marketing and sponsorship, finance and economics, strategy, sports policies, effective event management, leadership in sports, sports business practice. This Master's programme differs from an MBA in that it covers fewer subjects but in more depth. The programme examines essentials of management theory and practice, as well as core principles and practice of business and organisations in local and international context. Students gain broad knowledge and expertise in the design and implementation of strategy at different levels of the organisation. An important objective of this degree programme is to enable students to handle the open-ended and evolving nature of training and tactics. Real world case studies and guest lectures from industry representatives are part of the course. Sports management is all about people, and so there is a lot of interaction on this course. Practical exposure immerses the students in the contexts and issues that sport organisations face. The course has a focus on applied sport management skills.

Prerequisites

This is an advanced course, and therefore students are required to have pre-existing knowledge of sport and/or business and related domains like Law. A Bachelors degree in Management or Law or Business or Economics is a perfect base for a Masters in Sport Management. Though it is important to have studied a sport or business-related degree, it can be compensated for with paid or unpaid experience in the sport industries or the management of sport.

Courses/Subjects in MSC in Sports Management

Sport Marketing and Sponsorship
Managing People in Sports
Sports Legal Environment/Law
Sport Governance and Strategic Management
Sport Markets, Sport Finance and Business Analytics
Sport Facilities/Operations Management
Sport Development and Policy, Regulatory Affairs
Sports Venue and Event Management
Sustainable Sports Operations
Global Strategy
Global Sports Marketing and Digital Communications
Projects on Sport Management Consultancy, Global Professional Development Global

Teaching Pedagogy

A Masters is Sports Management builds upon existing experience or qualifications in business, law and related UG domain and equips for an exciting career in sports. Courses conducted by tutors with substantial industry, research and consultancy experience; help hone skills, knowledge and attributes required for a professional career in sport. Teaching may include formal lectures, seminars, and practical classes and tutorials. Seminars help explore a specific aspect of the subject in-depth along with discussions and exchange of ideas with fellow students. To enhance their understanding of the practical aspects of working in the global sports business market, students have
* Access to excellent sports business speakers
* Internships with sports organisations
* Optional industry placement
* Projects/Thesis defining solutions to complex managerial problems/ real world issues
* Practical work and practice sessions to gain competency in technical and non-technical understanding
* Assignments that tap into administration and management judgment of students

Skills, Careers And Employability

This programme helps students think laterally for solving issues and raising ideas to manage and analyze an individual or a team in a structured manner. The modules boost critical thinking of students for administration and management solutions, and ability to adjust plans according to changing environments. Good sports management relies on good team-work. Team work is vital for projects and assignments to gain a practical focus. After this Masters, students develop employability skills, learning to identify and develop creative solutions. Graduates can pursue careers in sports management and administration, education, and general management within local and national government, business and industry.

Common Job Roles include
* Sports administrator, Sports development officer helps local authorities, national associations and charities to increase participation and promote the benefits of sport.
* Sports event management of sporting/athletics meets, matches.
* Sports marketing and sponsorship officer to conclude deals - whether in-house for a sports club or for a private sector company (sport or non-sport business).
* Sport research consultant to provide expert advice within the field of sport management to clients directly or indirectly involved in the business of sport.
* Sports facilities manager for handling sports centres, leisure centres, or helping to manage sports clubs on the commercial side.
* Fitness centre manager/ Gym Manager
* Outdoor activities/education manager