Sport Business and Innovation MSc Program By Loughborough University |Top Universities
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Program Duration

12 monthsProgram duration

Tuitionfee

30,500 GBPTuition Fee/year

Scholarship

YesScholarships

Program overview

Main Subject

Business and Management Studies

Degree

MSc

Study Level

Masters

Study Mode

On Campus

Our most popular Sport Business degree, MSc Sport Business and Innovation focuses on the key principles of innovation and enterprise which are cornerstones to the world of sport business.
Sport Business and Innovation MSc focuses on the key principles of innovation and enterprise, which are cornerstones within the world of sport business.
As a fast-paced and ever-changing industry, understanding how sports businesses are evolving and innovating to incorporate technological advancement, meet changing consumer behaviours and ensure relevance in new digital sporting environments is critical. This Sport Business master's programme aims to develop your understanding of key sport management, business and marketing principles and will introduce you to business strategy principles, entrepreneurship, and innovation in and through sport.
You will examine the rapid growth in the business of sport and its accompanying impacts in an era of significant social, economic, and technological change. Through this examination you will be able to identify industry trends, understand customer needs, and establish and evaluate the organisational practices required to remain competitive in a global sport marketplace.
This programme will allow you to develop an understanding of the importance of research and data driven insights, which are now critical to decision making and innovations within the sport business landscape. You will be given opportunities to develop innovative solutions to real problems that are currently facing sport businesses today, allowing you to gain a competitive advantage in the sector. Furthermore, this programme will enrich your understanding and knowledge of digital spaces and new media within sport, and its relevance within both commercial and social spheres.
Our unrivalled partnerships with a range of world-class sport organisations means you will gain expert teaching and guidance from inspiring leaders from Chelsea Football Club, DataPOWA, Mailman/Seven League, West Ham United Foundation, Adidas, and more.
If you are passionate about sport business and innovation and would like to gain a better understanding of the inner workings of the sector, then this sports business degree is the ideal choice for you.
 

Program overview

Main Subject

Business and Management Studies

Degree

MSc

Study Level

Masters

Study Mode

On Campus

Our most popular Sport Business degree, MSc Sport Business and Innovation focuses on the key principles of innovation and enterprise which are cornerstones to the world of sport business.
Sport Business and Innovation MSc focuses on the key principles of innovation and enterprise, which are cornerstones within the world of sport business.
As a fast-paced and ever-changing industry, understanding how sports businesses are evolving and innovating to incorporate technological advancement, meet changing consumer behaviours and ensure relevance in new digital sporting environments is critical. This Sport Business master's programme aims to develop your understanding of key sport management, business and marketing principles and will introduce you to business strategy principles, entrepreneurship, and innovation in and through sport.
You will examine the rapid growth in the business of sport and its accompanying impacts in an era of significant social, economic, and technological change. Through this examination you will be able to identify industry trends, understand customer needs, and establish and evaluate the organisational practices required to remain competitive in a global sport marketplace.
This programme will allow you to develop an understanding of the importance of research and data driven insights, which are now critical to decision making and innovations within the sport business landscape. You will be given opportunities to develop innovative solutions to real problems that are currently facing sport businesses today, allowing you to gain a competitive advantage in the sector. Furthermore, this programme will enrich your understanding and knowledge of digital spaces and new media within sport, and its relevance within both commercial and social spheres.
Our unrivalled partnerships with a range of world-class sport organisations means you will gain expert teaching and guidance from inspiring leaders from Chelsea Football Club, DataPOWA, Mailman/Seven League, West Ham United Foundation, Adidas, and more.
If you are passionate about sport business and innovation and would like to gain a better understanding of the inner workings of the sector, then this sports business degree is the ideal choice for you.
 

Admission requirements

Undergraduate

180+
6.5+
67+
92+
A 2:1 honours degree (or equivalent international qualification).
1 Year
Oct

Tuition fee and scholarships

Domestic Students

17,250 GBP
-

International Students

30,500 GBP
-

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More programs from the university

We offer a fantastic range of undergraduate courses as well as a comprehensive range of foundation courses and the International Foundation Programme.

Every undergraduate course has the option to undertake a placement year, which involves a year working in industry either in the UK or overseas. Some courses also offer the option to study abroad at an overseas university.

There are various Bachelor’s degrees available depending on your chosen course, including:

  • Bachelor of Arts (BA)
  • Bachelor of Science (BSc)
  • Bachelor of Engineering (BEng)
  • Bachelor of Architecture (BArch)
  • Master’s in Science (MSci)
  • Master’s in Engineering (MEng)
  • Master’s in Chemistry (MChem)
  • Master’s in Planning (MPlan)


For more information on all our courses and the opportunities associated with them, visit our undergraduate study pages.

We offer a range of postgraduate qualifications at our Loughborough and London campuses, including taught master’s programmes and doctoral qualifications.

Taught programmes:

Our taught programmes include postgraduate certificates (PGCert) worth 120 credits, postgraduate diplomas (PGDip) worth 150 credits and 180 credit master’s degrees, such as MSc, MA and MBA qualifications where you will complete a final research or a work-based project.

Research programmes:

We offer a wide range of doctoral qualifications across our schools, departments and institutes. These include:

  • PhD
  • EngD
  • PhD by Practice
  • PhD in Creative Writing


A PhD or EngD is the highest academic qualification that you can achieve. Your research must make a significant, original contribution to new knowledge, building on your critical appreciation of existing knowledge of the subject.

For more information on all our postgraduate degrees both in Loughborough and London, visit our postgraduate study pages.

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