Program Overview
The Business Management in Sport at De Montfort University is a MSc programme in Business & Management over 12 months, delivered On-campus. This programme equips graduates with advanced knowledge and practical skills for professional and academic careers in the field.
Students gain a rigorous grounding in both the theoretical foundations and applied dimensions of business & management. The programme combines coursework, research components, and practical projects that develop critical thinking, problem-solving, and specialist expertise relevant to industry and research needs.
Graduates of the Business Management in Sport programme are well-prepared for careers in academia, industry, government, and the private sector across United Kingdom and internationally. The programme provides an internationally recognised qualification within the Bologna higher education framework.
Key Program Features
- Duration: 12 months
- Language of instruction: English
- Study mode: On-campus
- English requirement: IELTS 6.5
- Tuition: GBP 16,000 (Tuition (Year)) — International students; GBP 12,500 (Tuition (Year)) — EU/EEA students
- Location: Leicester, United Kingdom
Career Opportunities
Graduates of the Business Management in Sport programme are prepared for diverse careers in business & management:
- Business Analyst
- Management Consultant
- Product Manager
- Strategy Analyst
- Operations Manager
- Entrepreneur
Program Curriculum
Course Structure
- Leadership and Culture in Organisational Contexts looks at issues facing contemporary business in terms of leading, managing and developing talent. This module introduces people management skills and explores leadership, organisational culture and relevant national cultures, as well as methods of attracting talent.
- Strategic Management explores strategic management concepts and frameworks with key theoretical approaches to challenge convention in the field. You will learn about perspectives on strategy, performance objectives, strategic innovation and managing strategic change.
- Business Creation and Innovation will introduce entrepreneurialism and enterprise skills as well as approaches to creating and running a new venture. This module covers innovation strategies, management skills and business creation processes. You will also have the chance to develop a business plan for a new venture and present to a panel of business people.
- Ethics in Sports Management and Governance concentrates on ethical issues in the modern sports industry and explores crises in the sector. You will develop an agenda for reform and examine legal and organisational frameworks relating to problem areas in sport. The module also covers existing regulations, management and governance in relation to other business and cultural areas.
- Entrepreneurial Finance and Financial Management examines issues relevant to start-up organisations as well as financial management for developing businesses. You will focus on financial and management accounting, corporate finance, pricing strategies, legal obligations and taxation issues.
- Mega-Events: Global Sport in Perspective explores the boom in major sporting events through ownership, infrastructure, management and the bidding and hosting processes. This module uses historical and contemporary approaches to explore structure, governance, and commercial aspects of sport within political, social, cultural, and economic contexts. This module will include visits to major sporting venues and placements at relevant events.
- Sports Heritage and Legacy Management will consider the development of heritage and legacy in sport by examining the legal, academic, cultural, commercial and political frameworks relevant, both nationally and internationally. The module will include visits to key sport venues and museums, as well as travel to Rome for historical context.
- Global Sports Marketing guides you through ways to identify and capitalise sports marketing opportunities, drawing on local brands with an international presence to demonstrate the dynamic global sports industry. This module covers consumer behaviour in sport, marketing strategies, sponsorship, endorsement, and the impact of digital marketing and social media
Admission Requirements
Academic Requirements
You should hold a good Honours degree, or overseas equivalent, in any subject.
English Language requirements
Applicants are required to have gained an IELTS score of 6.5 or a Cambridge Proficiency Certificate grade B or above.
Exemptions from providing evidence of English language proficiency may arise if an applicant has gained an undergraduate degree from a UK university, or gained their undergraduate degree from a non-UK but English language medium recognised university, or completed a UK professional body programme of study.
English Proficiency: IELTS 6.5 or equivalent.
Tuition & Financial Information
Tuition Fee
GBP 16,000 (Tuition (Year)) — International students; GBP 12,500 (Tuition (Year)) — EU/EEA students
Tuition fees: GBP 16,000 (Tuition (Year)) — International students; GBP 12,500 (Tuition (Year)) — EU/EEA students
IELTS requirement: 6.5
Financial Aid & Scholarships
Contact De Montfort University directly for scholarship, grant, and financial aid information for this programme. Many European universities offer merit-based and need-based funding for international and domestic students.
About De Montfort University
De Montfort University
Leicester, England
De Montfort University Leicester (DMU) is a public university in the city of Leicester, England. It was established in accordance with the Further and Higher Education Act in 1992 as a degree...
University Profile- Start Date writing 1000
- Language English
- Duration 12 months