5 Reasons to Study Sport Management at UCFB Wembley

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There are few sporting venues more iconic than Wembley Stadium. Not only does it host the FA Cup Final each year – one of the most watched sporting events worldwide – but it is also where home matches are played for the England national football team. Alongside its place in football folklore, Wembley Stadium is the ultimate stadium for inspiring memories, recognized globally as an unparalleled world-class events venue, hosting events such as NFL matches, concerts with the world’s biggest artists and Olympic sports, to name just a few.

Wembley Stadium is also home to a world first in higher education. UCFB delivers university degrees in the football business and wider sports and leisure industries. Its combined heritage and close partnership with The Football Association, also based inside the stadium, provides UCFB students with a unique student experience to live, learn and work within the machinery of the industry throughout their studies.

This year UCFB is introducing the first program of an unrivalled postgraduate portfolio: the MSc in Sport Management. This degree has been designed in close partnership with the wider sports industry to encompass the central functions of corporate, senior and operational management including financial management, governance, corporate strategy, strategic marketing and leadership.

The program is suitable for graduates of all disciplines and for professionals working within the sports industry, in management, marketing, operations or other appropriate areas, who wish to build on that experience through a structured program of study. From leadership and management to corporate strategy and finance, UCFB’s MSc in Sport Management provides a well-rounded business education grounded in the specialist needs of the sports industry.

Here are five top reasons to study sport management at UCFB Wembley: 

1. High levels of staff contact time

One key feature of the MSc in Sport Management is that you’ll receive a significant amount of contact time. The national average for contact time per week at UK higher education institutions is 12 hours, while at UCFB the norm is 25-30 hours. Not only does this allow students to get the most out of their degree, it also gives them more one-to-one time with esteemed academics.

2. Close industry connections

Research projects will be undertaken with an external organization. UCFB has a wide portfolio of industry contacts who provide opportunities for short-term internships and projects for postgraduate students. These include, but are not limited to, leading organizations such as Wembley Stadium, The Football Association, The Scottish Professional Football League, Prozone, Green4Solutions, Aon Sports, The Rugby Football League, League Football Clubs and Orlando City Soccer Club. UCFB also takes advantage of the extensive professional network of its well-connected academics, many of whom still work in industry.

3. The unique Complementary Curriculum^TM

In addition to UCFB’s unique degree programs, its trademark Complementary Curriculum^TM gives UCFB students unparalleled opportunities to learn from and network with senior practitioners within the football business and sports industries, with over 50 guest speakers scheduled per year. Guest lecturers include former Liverpool footballer and Sky Sports pundit Jamie Carragher; BBC Sport  presenter Gabby Logan; and Greg Dyke, chairman of The Football Association.

4. World-class facilities

UCFB Wembley is located within the iconic Wembley Stadium, London. The world-class teaching facilities provide the opportunity to live, learn and work within the very machinery of the industry. Within the UCFB Wembley campus the facilities reflect the excellence of the stadium with classrooms, lecture theatres, seminar rooms, quiet study areas, library and media suites overlooking the pitch. Each lecture, seminar, guest speaker session and internship will enable you to build up your own experience in the industry, to help you achieve your aspirations.

“Walking up Wembley Way every day to the English home of football and sport is truly an inspirational experience."

5. The London location

Living and studying in one of the world’s greatest capital cities enhances your UCFB experience. London is the most visited city in the world, with 100 of Europe’s top 500 companies and the largest economy in Europe. Your campus is approximately 12 minutes away from the center of London, giving you access to a cultural and vibrant social experience. UCFB has relationships with a number of accommodation providers, which offer modern student accommodation.

“The city is your classroom; a global center for finance, media and many other industries.”

If you are passionate about working in the global sports industry, UCFB offers the ideal environment for you to study for your master’s degree.