Sports Events Management
Entry requirements
Applicants should either have at least a second class honours degree or have equivalent experience or training, normally from within the work environment. All applications should be supported by a reference, either academic or professional.
Months of entry
September
Course content
Drawing on academic and industry expertise from around the world, this course is designed to meet the requirements of professionals and organisations involved in the bidding process and delivery of sporting events of all sizes - from the Olympic Games to the Leeds Half Marathon.
You will address the challenges facing sports events managers, including the increasing pressure to meet the demands of global governing bodies and how to manage a volunteer workforce, secure appropriate sponsorship packages, reduce risk and ensure the health, safety and security of every stakeholder.
By developing the specialist knowledge and skills required, you will be able to strategically plan and manage sporting events to the satisfaction of regional, national and international stakeholders.
The university has been given a five-star rating for our academic work in Hospitality & Leisure Management by QS, the international higher education benchmarking agency.
Research Excellence Framework 2014 - 59% of our research submitted was assessed as world leading or internationally excellent.
Qualification, course duration and attendance options
- PGCert
- part time18 months
- Campus-based learningis available for this qualification
- full time6 months
- Campus-based learningis available for this qualification
Course contact details
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- Admissions Enquiries
- admissionsenquiries@leedsbeckett.ac.uk