Management, Law and Humanities of Sport MA

Program Overview

The Management, Law, and Humanities of Sport MA at De Montfort University is a prestigious one-year postgraduate program that has been ranked the best sports management course in Europe ten times by SportBusiness International. It offers a comprehensive curriculum delivered by three leading European institutions, providing students with a unique blend of knowledge in sports history, management, and law. The program prepares graduates for careers in international sports organizations, professional clubs, and other related fields, emphasizing internationality and global management perspectives.

Program Outline

Management, Law and Humanities of Sport MA at De Montfort University

Degree Overview:

This prestigious one-year postgraduate program focuses on developing well-rounded managers for the complex world of international sports business. It has earned the title of the number one postgraduate sports management course in Europe by SportBusiness International a record ten times.

Key Features:

• Ranked the best sports management course in Europe by SportBusiness International in 2012, 2013, 2014, 2015, 2017, 2018, 2019, 2020, 2021, and 2022.
• Offers opportunities to meet top executives from high-profile international sports organizations.
• Instructors include leading experts in the field of sports research.
• Allows students to study at three different European university campuses and interact with peers from over 20 different countries.
• Features a comprehensive field visit program to renowned organizations like Wimbledon, AC Milan, IOC, FIFA, and UEFA.
• Boasts renowned patrons like Lord Coe, Alexander Popov, Sir Bobby Charlton, Nawal El Moutawakel, and Jonathan Edwards CBE.
• Graduates gain membership in the FIFA Master Alumni Association, a valuable network for career advancement.

Outline:

• Examines the origins and development of sports and analyzes past lessons for current administrators.

Module 2:

• Taught at the SDA Bocconi School of Management in Milan, Italy, focusing on sports management.
• Covers topics like organization and governance, strategy, finance, strategic and operational marketing, event management, business planning, and leadership.

Module 3:

• Taught at the Université de Neuchâtel, a top Swiss law school, focusing on legal aspects of private sector sports.
• Examines topics like legal status of athletes, legal aspects of health in sports, business & law, and dispute resolution methods.

Module 4:

• Conducted at the Université de Neuchâtel.
• Involves group work on a chosen topic, considering various perspectives, then preparing and completing a project.

Assessment:

• Written exams, oral exams, project work, and group presentations.
• Final assessment based on a group project.
• Exams may be scheduled throughout the module or held at the end.

Teaching:

• Approximately 25 hours of timetabled teaching sessions per week, including lectures, seminars, and workshops.
• Expectation of at least 10 hours of independent study per week.
• Final Project group dissertation focuses on self-directed study with supervisor meetings and 35 hours of independent study per week.

Careers:

• Prepares graduates for careers in international sports organizations and federations, professional clubs, agencies, and event management companies.
• Graduates can also work in diverse fields like marketing, communication, public relations, media, and law within the sports industry.
• The program emphasizes internationality and caters to individuals with an interest in global management careers.

Other:

• The program curriculum may be subject to minor adjustments based on the intake to keep content relevant.
• Students are responsible for additional costs associated with the Final Project, which can vary depending on research needs.
• DMU prioritizes Universal Design for Learning, providing a range of support and technology for diverse learners and those with disabilities.
• DMU Postgraduate courses website: https://www.dmu.ac.uk/postgraduate/courses/management-law-and-humanities-of-sport-ma/