About Msc Sport Business Management in Sheffield Hallam University

• Attain the knowledge, skills and attributes required for a professional career in sport.
• Work with world-class sports organisations on an industry-based project.
• Undertake an optional 12 weeks of industry placement.
• Gain a detailed understanding of the core aspects of sports business and finance.
• Benefit from the experience of tutors with substantial industry, research and consultancy experience.

This course builds upon your existing experience or qualifications in equipping you for an exciting career in sport. You'll learn the ins and outs of this ever-growing industry, gaining the contacts, skills and credentials that you need to make an impact in it.

Work placements

You have the option to complete a 12-week work placement, where you receive support and advice from a placement mentor alongside a member of the academic staff. We use our network of local, regional, national and international employers to help secure you a challenging and fulfilling placement.

Recent clients have included Manchester City FC, the International Cricket Council, the Singapore Sports Council, Badminton England, UFC (Ultimate Fight Championship), Sheffield United FC and Sheffield Wednesday FC.

Live projects

As part of your study, you will be required to undertake an industry-based research project, in which you work with sport organisations to develop solutions to problems or explore potential market opportunities.

Networking opportunities

With superb industry ties, as well as opportunities for work placements and research projects, this course offers ample opportunity for networking.

Future careers

This course prepares you for a career in

• regional, national and international sporting bodies
• local authority and voluntary sector sport
• sporting clubs sport leagues
• major venues and facilities
• event management organisations
• sports consultancies
• player-agent organisations
• sport related government agencies
• sponsorship procurement

All of our courses require different levels of qualifications for entry and the details provided below are for guidance only.

Postgraduate taught programmes (masters)

The following qualifications will be considered for entry on to postgraduate taught programmes,

• three year Bachelor Degree with a minimum score of between 55 to 60 per cent or above (from a reputable university)
• four year Bachelor Degree with a minimum score of 55 per cent or above (from a reputable university)
• Successful completion of a recognised pre-masters course

English Language entry requirements are listed in the entry requirements section of the online prospectus. The information provided below is intended to help you understand the different English Language qualifications we will accept.

Courses at NQF Level 6 and above (includes BA, BSc, MA, MSc, MPhil, PhD)

We consider the following English language qualifications for courses at degree level (NQF Level 6) or above requiring

an IELTS for UKVI* 6.0 or equivalent entry requirement (*IELTS may be accepted if you do not require a Tier 4 student visa)

IELTS for UKVI*      

• IELTS for UKVI* 6.5
• Listening: minimum level 5.5
• Speaking: minimum level 5.5
• Reading: minimum level 5.5
• Writing: minimum level 5.5

TOEFL 

• Internet based    90
• Listening: minimum level 17
• Speaking: minimum level 20
• Reading: minimum level 18
• Writing: minimum level 17

Pearson    

• PTE 60
• Listening: minimum level 51
• Speaking: minimum level 51
• Reading: minimum level 51
• Writing: minimum level 51

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