Sport Management and the Business of Football (MSc / MRes) - 2013/2014 entry
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Overview
This programme is designed to give you the skills and expertise you need to compete in the sport industry and related businesses and organisations, by combining specialist teaching about the principles and practice of sport management and economics with general training in management, business organisation, strategy and research methods. It covers several key areas, such as governance and regulatory issues, with emphasis on the wider sport sector.
It will help you to develop a deeper understanding of management, governance and regulatory issues within the business of sport. It is ideally suited to the needs of executives within a variety of sport organisations, such as professional sport clubs, governing bodies, media organisations, members of supporters’ organisations, and local government officials with responsibilities in the leisure field, as well as people with a general interest in the sportand media industries.
We also offer an MSc/MRes Sport Management and MSc Sport Management and Marketing.
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Why study this course at Birkbeck?
- A comprehensive review of the theory and practice of the business and management of sport with particular reference to the football industry.
- Visiting speakers include experts from the legal profession, football clubs and football regulatory authorities.
- Linked to Birkbeck's Sport Business Centre, one of the world's leading centres for sport business and football research, teaching, training, consultancy and policy advice.
- Watch our video: postgraduate management courses at Birkbeck.
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Course structure
You will take the following eight modules:
- Research Methods in Management 1
- Sport Business and Event Management
- Sport Economics
- Sport Governance and Regulation
- Strategic Sport Marketing
- International Sports Law
- Sport Policy and Development
- Strategic Management.
You will also complete a 15,000-word dissertation on any aspect of the football industry.
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Study resources
Course teaching is underpinned by the work of the Birkbeck Sports Business Centre. The Centre is currently involved in a number of research projects analysing various aspects of the governance and regulation of sport, particularly football.
We engage in significant collaborative research and have excellent contacts with many public and private sector organisations, professional bodies and researchers at other academic institutions.
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Further study opportunities
If you are interested in further research, we offer a PhD/MPhil in Management.
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Careers information
Graduates have gone on to work in a wide range of sport organisations, such as: AEK Larnarca Football Club, Marleybone Cricket Club (MCC), Chelsea Football Club Football in the Community Department, the Football Association (the FA), Leaders in the Football, FIFA, Sportfive, and the Premier League, primarily as consultants and/or business/administrative managers. Others are working for the media and in the retail sector.
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Apply now
- Application deadlines and interviews
- As early as possible, but no later than September.
- Online application
You can apply online from the link below.
- Application deadlines and interviews