MSc Sport Management

Bournemouth University's MSc Sport Management is designed for graduates who want to deepen their understanding of sport as a global industry. The programme covers sport management theory, international marketing strategies, sport operations, and leadership, equipping students to work across areas such as governing bodies, sports consultancy, events management, and community sport organisations. Applicants require a Bachelor's degree at 2:2 or above in any subject.

Delivered on campus at BU's Talbot Campus in Bournemouth, the course is available full-time (one year) or part-time (two years), with an optional 30-week work placement extending the full-time route. Teaching is carried out by research-active academics with strong industry connections, supplemented by guest speakers from the sport sector. The programme holds dual accreditation from the Club Managers Association of Europe (CMAE) and the Association to Advance Collegiate Schools of Business (AACSB), and students gain membership of the Business Graduates Association.