Master of Sport Directorship
Entry requirements
It takes a special type of person to participate in the sport directorship course. We're looking for self-starters who possess a rare combination of skills, experience and ambition which provides the foundation for the role of Sports Director.
You may already be working in a sporting environment, for instance: in a medical, coaching, finance or marketing role, and looking for the next crucial step in your sporting career. The role of Sports Director is appealing because you recognise it's the way forward in the modern game.
Alternatively, you may already be in a business role and seeking to make the move into sport. If you are looking to use your business skills in a new way, the sport directorship course is ideally suited to help you adapt your talents.
In addition, this course offers ex-players and sports professionals currently in management a means to acquire the business skills needed to take the step into the position of Sports Director.
To assess your eligibility for the course, please contact the MSD team to register your interest: msd@mmu.ac.uk
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Months of entry
September
Course content
Step into one of sport’s most respected and in-demand leadership roles. The global sport business industry is booming, and it needs professionals who understand strategy, leadership and commercial performance.
If you're a former athlete or sports professional, or looking to transition from business into sport, this course equips you with the high-level skills to accelerate your career.
Studied part-time over two years, the course explores high-performance leadership, strategic operations, governance and innovation, blending sport psychology and psychometrics to unlock peak performance.
Learn from leading academics, industry insiders and elite practitioners, while sharing insights with peers across the sporting landscape.
You can choose to study the full MSD or the PgDip to manage the course around your personal and professional commitments. If you choose to complete the full MSD, you’ll apply your knowledge through a strategic dissertation in your final year, tackling a business challenge aligned to your career goals.
Features and benefits
- Flexible study options - Choose to study either the PgDip or the full MSD to suit your personal and professional goals. You can always choose to switch your route after the first four modules if you change your mind.
- A world of opportunities - We’ll help you prepare for director level roles in global organisations. Think Premier League clubs, the Olympics, FIFA and more.
- Masterclass series - We regularly bring in experts from industry. Some of our past speakers include the CEO of British Cycling, the Head Coach of England Rugby and numerous Sporting Directors.
- Backed by science - We delve into the science of performance management to help you appreciate and improve business performance.
- Executive coaching - You’ll have the chance to work with an executive coach during the course. Coaching is a valued approach to individual development and is a well-established practice in business.
- Learn from the experts - Our tutors have a wealth of experience in areas such as leadership, strategy, operations, team performance, innovation, change and governance. You’ll also have access to the expertise of the Manchester Metropolitan University Institute of Sport.
Information for international students
International students please visit our website for more information.
Fees and funding
Funding information available, please visit our website.
Qualification, course duration and attendance options
- MSc
- part time24 months
- Campus-based learningis available for this qualification
- PDip
- part time24 months
- Campus-based learningis available for this qualification
Course contact details
- Name
- Course Enquiries
- courses@mmu.ac.uk
- Phone
- +44 (0)161 247 6969