Reasons to study Business Management in Sport at DMU:Ê
The Business Management in Sport MSc is a programme that explores the evolving and multi-faceted area of the management in sport through core modules from business and bespoke sport modules. In addition, the programme focuses on ethical considerations, major competitions, sports marketing, heritage and sportÕs political, social, economic, and cultural contexts.
This course is ideal for students who are looking to begin a career or are in the early stages of a career in the sporting industry.
During this course, you will develop knowledge of business management and sport on local, national, international and global levels to prepare for a career in the sector.
There are also ways for you to tailor your university experience to your interests. You will have opportunities to get involved with aÊ#DMUglobalÊexperience and choose a language study option.ÊAmongst the global opportunities within the Sport Heritage module students will visit historical sport sites. Previous students have visited sites such as theÊMunich Olympic Park, the Garmisch-Partenkirchen ski jump, and Allianz Arena in Germany.
In addition, as well as gaining experience working directly within a sport organisation, you will also have the opportunity to complete an Executive Company Project, Entrepreneurship Project or a Creative Research Project. With an Executive Company Project you will also have the opportunity to get involved with global engagement with international companies.
The course offersÊa range of benefits including:
- Valuable industry links, including theÊBritish Bobsleigh and Skelton AssociationÊas well as established DMU relationships with Leicester City Football Club and Leicester Tigers Rugby Football Club
- Opportunities to gain valuable sport industry experience through sporting events and DMU sports clubs
- Mentoring and support from academics in the forefront of their fields
- Opportunities to complete an Executive Company Project, Entrepreneurship Project or Creative Research Project
- Inspirational setting in the historic Great Hall of Leicester Castle
- Attending the Visionary Leadership series of talks by inspiring business figures
- Peer support as a result of studying in small tutor groups
- Modules specifcally created to provide key skills needed in today's sport industry
- Participate in business breakfast events
- Get involved with our #DMUglobal international experience programme
- Access to the postgraduate wing of the £35million Hugh Aston Building
- Access to a 24/7 high-tech library with a choice of learning environments. This in addition to new amenities such as the QEII Diamond Jubilee Leisure Centre
Opportunities and Careers
#DMUglobal
This is our innovative international experience programme which aims to enrich your studies and expand your cultural horizons - helping you to become a global graduate, equipped to meet the needs of employers across the world. Through #DMUglobal, we offer a wide range of opportunities including on-campus and UK activities, overseas study, internships, faculty-led field trips and volunteering, as well as Erasmus+ and international exchanges.
Graduate careers
A Business Management in Sport MSc will open up a wide range of career opportunities as you develop a broad base of skills that are in great demand with global employers.
You may choose to pursue a career with governing bodies, federations, clubs, sponsors, marketing organisations, the media, local and central government, or legacy and heritage organisations.Ê
You will benefit from access to DMUÕs established Careers and Employability Team, who offer employability sessions and workshops, with personalised support via a careers coach to advise you on your options and to help develop your plans.
