| Program start date | Application deadline |
| 2023-09-01 | 2023-08-01 |
| 2024-01-01 | - |
| 2024-09-01 | - |
Program Overview
Overview
Kick-start your career in the sports industry with our highly-rated Masters degree in Sport Management.
Attracting students from all over the world, this unique course is designed to meet the sport sector’s need for well-qualified managers who can combine management and financial skills with a specialist knowledge of sport and its unique institutional nature. You’ll learn how to apply your insights to the inherent challenges of sport management – from conducting research into event planning, to advising organisations on the impact of policy changes.
The course is taught by leading experts in the subject, whose research helps to ensure you’re being taught about the most up-to-date industry trends. You’ll also have invaluable opportunities to undertake an internship with a sporting organisation, either virtually or in person, and organise a sports event with our industry partners. By the time you graduate, you’ll be well equipped to turn your passion for sport into your profession. Students can exit at PG Cert and PG Dip awards.Course objectives
The objective of our MSc Sport Management is to help you acquire the necessary knowledge, understanding and skills you to need become an effective manager in a range of sport settings. After graduating you’ll be able to:
- identify and evaluate recent changes in sport participation and policies, and their implications for sport management practices
- apply management theory to the context of managing sport organisations
- conduct research into sport issues relevant to managing and developing sport organisations and events
Program Outline
Modules
Year one
University of Stirling
Overview:
University of Stirling is a public university located in Stirling, Scotland. It offers a wide range of undergraduate and postgraduate degree programs, with a focus on providing a flexible and engaging learning experience. The university is known for its commitment to research and its dedication to making a positive impact on the world.
Services Offered:
Student Life and Campus Experience:
The university provides a welcoming environment for new students, offering a variety of welcome activities to help them adjust to life at Stirling. The campus is known for its beautiful setting and offers a range of facilities and resources for students, including accommodation, sports facilities, and a library.
Key Reasons to Study There:
Flexible undergraduate degree courses:
The university offers over 170 flexible undergraduate degree courses.Commitment to research:
The university is dedicated to research and its impact on the world.Focus on sport:
Stirling is known as Scotland's University for Sporting Excellence, offering a strong combination of sport and education.Academic Programs:
Other:
The university has a Strategic Plan 2030 that outlines its vision for the future. The plan aims to make a difference in people's lives and be a force for good in the world.
English Language Requirements
Most courses at University of Stirling have the following minimum language requirements. We advise you always check the exact entry requirements before apply to any course, don't forget we are always on hand to help.
IELTS ACADEMIC
6.5
