MSc in Sports Management

Overview

The MSc in Sports Management is a transformative, full-time master’s programme tailored to ambitious individuals seeking to expand their knowledge, sharpen their skills, and cultivate a deep ethical understanding within the realm of sports management and leadership.

This programme seamlessly blends academic rigor with practical application, ensuring that students not only grasp theoretical concepts but also acquire the firsthand experience needed to excel in this thriving industry.

The programme provides an approach to learning that encourages students to work creatively on business problems whilst also enabling them to develop confidence in becoming a reflective, independent practitioners, strategic thinkers, and decision makers.

Berlin School of Business and Innovation is in partnership with University for the Creative Arts (UCA). As a result of this partnership, BSBI is able to offer the Global MBA programme. UCA is an acclaimed creative institution in the UK that ranks highly in all three of the major UK league tables. The university has also been ranked 13th out of all UK universities in the Guardian League Table 2020; and ranked no.7 in the 2021 Guardian League Tables for Business, Management & Marketing.

What will you experience?

The learning and teaching methods used in the MSc in Sports Management programme is fully-consistent with QQA’s Subject Benchmark Statement for Events, Hospitality, Leisure, Sport and Tourism (November 2019).

Generally, contact hours include a combination of lectures, workshops and seminars, individual and group tutorials, in addition to real-time practical activities. Under the direction of carefully selected module tutors, students will participate in live sports matches and events, case-studies, field studies, placement activities, internships, consultancy, working in small groups, independent study and research and technology-enhanced and blended learning.

Also consistent with the QQA’s Subject Benchmark Statement for Events, Hospitality, Leisure, Sport, and Tourism (November 2019), learning opportunities are designed to ensure that students are engaged in subject specific contexts throughout the course. These may include work-related learning; learning opportunities in specialised facilities or using specialised items of equipment, for example, venues and event-specific facilities; and exhibitions contact with the industry, associations, or professional bodies.

This programme is delivered face-to-face, with some online delivery available (‘blended’).

Assessment of the programme includes formative feedback to students throughout the development of their work and summative assessment at the middle and/or end of each term. The type of work students that students submit consist of the following: portfolio, essays, reports, presentations, and group work.

Who teaches the programme?

The programme team includes dynamic senior lecturers and distinguished professionals who possess passion and expertise in this thriving field of academic study. These individuals are attained through a rigorous selection process and bring a blend of academic rigor and industry insights to the classroom. Staff on this course must have either an MA or equivalent professional practice in a relevant discipline or field.

All lecturers and senior lecturers undertake scholarship in their disciplines. Specialist or industry guest lecturers visit the programme, adding to the curriculum delivery to supplement the learning journey of students with relevant professional and global contexts. IT and other technical professionals are also employed by BSBI to ensure the successful operation of the programme.

Programme Structure

This 18-month carefully-designed experience combines an academic curriculum with practical learning, team leadership, case studies, field trips, and networking. It aims to prepare students for a rewarding career in this dynamic field, where expertise in sports management, strategic management, marketing, project management, law and human resource management are paramount.

You will also have the opportunity to attend modules on academic research methods as well as to learn the German language alongside your programme.

The modules of this programme are offered and delivered 100% on campus. Students will also have additional access to course and reading materials via the University for the Creative Arts platform.