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Gain expert insight into sports venue management. Study business in a way that interests you. Fast track your way to promotion.
The MBA (Sports Management) route allows you to tailor your studies and prepare for a career in sporting events or sports venue management. Whether you are a keen sports enthusiast looking to study business in a way that interests you, or someone looking to become a leader in the sports industry, our specialist route will give you the skills to succeed.
The Masters of Business Administration (MBA) is the flagship programme within the School of Business and Management. The programme will make you a leader of business, focusing on your professional development in leadership, international business, digital skills, and sustainability.
Our modules have been developed in partnership with employers, making our course about much more than just what’s in the textbook. Through inspiring guest speakers, group challenges, regular social events, and opportunities to impact local industries, you’ll become a member of a diverse community of aspiring leaders able to face the challenges of 21st-century business.
The MBA (Sports Management) is part of the South Shields FC International Academy programme.
You’ll study two modules per semester and complete an individual research project. Each module is fully supported by an online learning environment where you will access all the materials you need. You’ll attend weekly seminars where you come together to explore the module topics with fellow aspiring leaders and real industry practitioners.
You will submit an assessment for each module to ensure you can progress. Assessments are coursework based and take a variety of forms. From written reports, to academic posters, each assignment will test your ability to apply your learning in the classroom to real-world problems. The programme culminates with a research project, which is a single, major piece of work on a topic of your choosing.
Our typical offer is:
| Qualification | Minimum grade |
|---|---|
| a Canadian bachelor's degree | GPA 2.40 |
| a USA bachelor's degree | GPA 2.5 |
If you already hold a postgraduate qualification, please see our Applying for additional postgraduate degrees Help and Advice article.
If you don't meet our standard entry requirements, you can take one of the foundation pathways at our partners ONCAMPUS Sunderland. Find out more information and whether your course is eligible on our ONCAMPUS page.
If your qualification is not listed above, please contact the Student Administration team at studentadmin@sunderland.ac.uk for further advice.
This course is designed to support career acceleration for suitably academically qualified applicants. All levels of practical work/work experience will be considered including applications from candidates with pre-graduation or limited/no work experience post-degree who can display that they will benefit from a programme of this type.
An honours degree of a minimum 2:2 or above from a recognised higher education institution or equivalent from a recognised overseas institution.
If English is not your first language, please see our English language requirements.
Full-time fees are:
European Union (EU), EEA (European Economic Area), and Swiss nationals who do not qualify for the EU Settlement Scheme are classed as international, however, for 23/24 admission you will receive a European student fee scholarship and will pay the home tuition fee rate for the duration of your studies. The discounted fee will be reflected in your offer letter. Learn more in our Help and Advice article.
Take a look at the Your Finances section to find out about the scholarships and bursaries that may be available to you.
This information was correct at the time of publication.
As the premier qualification in business, an MBA will prepare you for senior management in any type of organisation. Our graduates are now working in a variety of industries from licensed retail to manufacturing. Many students also go on to open their own businesses.
An MBA in Sports Management will help students prepare for a management career in sporting events or sports venue management, as well as senior roles in various related areas.
If you are on the South Shields FC International Academy programme, you will train with South Shields FC Academy alongside your studies.
The Faculty of Business, Law and Tourism also offers international mobility opportunities and you'll have the opportunity, visa permitting, to take advantage of our extensive international links for study abroad, or shorter opportunities such as summer programmes.
We also run a guest speaker series, inviting senior business leaders from around the world to share their experiences with students. Previous guest speakers include Mike Clasper, Chairman of SSP Group PLC and BIOSS consulting, and business owner Alice Rowan Hall.
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