Sport Management (Postgraduate Certificate) (Distance Learning option) - 2012/2013 entry
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Overview
This programme provides you with an understanding of key management issues in the sport industry. You will study a range of subjects including sport economics, sport governance, sport marketing and sport events, providing a broad background to the sport industry.
The programme is ideally suited to the needs of executives within football clubs and media organisations, officers of football and sport regulatory bodies, members of supporters' organisations, and local government officials with responsibilities in the leisure field. It will also appeal to those with a general interest in the sport, football and media industries.
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Why study this course at Birkbeck?
- Discuss theoretical issues in management and how they relate to practical and policy implications in sport.
- Demonstrate knowledge and understanding of how the sport industry operates.
- Demonstrate an understanding of the 'peculiar economics' of the sport industry.
- Acquire the learning and research skills, and competencies that are viewed as transferable and career-enhancing.
- Opportunity to progress to the MSc/MRes Sport Management and the Business of Football.
- Watch our video: postgraduate management courses at Birkbeck.
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Course structure
You will take the following four core modules:
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Further study opportunities
Successful completion of the Postgraduate Certificate will enable progression onto the MSc/MRes Sport Management and the Business of Football.
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Careers information
Graduates go on to careers in sports clubs, governing bodies, retail or the media
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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
