Postgraduate Sport Management MSc Course Brochure 2021

POSTG RAD UATE COU R S E S

SPORT MANAGEMENT MSC

Postgraduate study at De Montfort University Leicester (DMU) is your opportunity to go further in your knowledge and your career. You can become a specialist, explore the frontier of your subject area with leading researchers, gain accreditation or change trajectory.

DMU’s Faculty of Arts, Design and Humanities brings together leading research, award-winning work, and innovation in many of the university’s creative disciplines. Our courses are designed with employability in mind, ensuring you gain the skills and experience relevant for today’s competitive job market.

DMU is proud to be recognised as a university ranked Gold in the Teaching Excellence Framework. This achievement recognises the outstanding teaching from our passionate and enthusiastic academics who are acclaimed experts in their fields.

Simon Bradbury Pro Vice-Chancellor International Dean Faculty of Arts, Design and Humanities

Sport Management MSc

The School of Humanities and Performing Arts is home to innovative courses that are focused around the practical application of knowledge and informed by partnerships with the creative, cultural and sports industries.

You will be taught by academics with unique specialisms who are active researchers in their field. Our humanities courses strive to nurture your curiosity and creativity as you develop your own research interests and skills.

We will prepare you with a range of transferable skills, ensuring that you are equipped to reach for your future ambitions and goals. You will graduate with the ability to research, explore ideas, present your work, and communicate effectively both verbally and in writing. Postgraduate study in the humanities is an ideal stepping-stone for research at PhD level or a career in marketing, public relations, government and management.

Visit our website to find out more about studying a postgraduate course at DMU including our range of courses, scholarships, events and much more: dmu.ac.uk/gofurther

POSTG RAD UATE COU R S E S

Teaching Excellence Framework

Sport Management MSc

EMPLOYABILITY

This programme explores the evolving and multi-faceted field of sport management. During this course you will focus on sport’s ethical considerations, major competitions, marketing, heritage, and political, social, economic, and cultural contexts.

This course is ideal for students who are looking to begin or develop a career in the sporting industry, by building an in-depth knowledge of business management and sport on local, national and international levels.

Practical experience working within a sport organisation is embedded into the programme and you will also be encouraged to volunteer at local, national, and international sporting events. We have excellent industry links and previous students have worked with Leicester Tigers, Nottinghamshire County Cricket Club, USA Bobsled and Skeleton, and volunteered at the IAAF Indoor World Championships, British Rowing Indoor Championships, British Triathlon events and British Swimming Championships. Your learning will be enriched by DMU Global, where students have previously visited the Munich Olympic Park, Garmisch-Partenkirchen ski jump, Allianz Arena and FC Bayern Munich Museum.

MODULES

TEACHING AND ASSESSMENT

• Mega-Events: Global Sport in Perspective

For the full-time course, you will normally attend around 12 hours of timetabled taught sessions including lectures, tutorials, workshop and studio sessions each week. You are also expected to undertake around 23 hours of independent study each week. Your precise timetable will depend on the modules timetabled each week.

• Sport Ethics and Governance • Sport Heritage • Global Sport and Cultural Event Marketing • Events Leadership • Fieldwork Experience Choose from: • Consultancy Project • Heritage Project

During semester two you will also undertake a fieldwork experience module with a sport organisation or business. The programme’s established connections within the sport industry provide these opportunities, although you are welcome to develop your own sport connections into a fieldwork. Your exact schedule will be negotiated with the host organisation.

In addition, each module provides a two hour surgery each week for individual consultation with the lecturer. You may also have some scheduled meetings with your programme leader and personal tutor throughout the year to discuss your academic progress and personal development.

During the summer session you will undertake independent research for your final project and you are expected to allow around 35 hours per week for this. You will be allocated a dedicated academic supervisor to support you and you will be able to contact them on a regular basis.

Part-time study is normally undertaken on a halftime basis.

Modules and course details are subject to change, for the most up to date course information, a full list of modules, course duration and entry requirements visit: dmu.ac.uk/sportmanagement

The sport industry is dynamic and fast-moving, with a variety of exciting career opportunities for those with a passion to be immersed in the sector.

You will study a range of sports to give you knowledge across the industry and gain valuable hands-on fieldwork experience to be wellpositioned for this competitive sector. You will also have the opportunity to investigate a real-world problem for a sporting organisation with a business or heritage focused project. Benefit from our links to high-profile sporting organisations, as well as mentorship from industry professionals and insight from guest speakers.

Graduates will be ideally placed to work within governing bodies, federations, clubs, sponsors, marketing organisations, the media, public relations, local and central government, or legacy and heritage organisations.

KEY INFORMATION Duration: One year full-time, two years part-time Start date: September English language requirements: IELTS score of 6.0 overall with 5.5 in each band, or equivalent.

Entry requirements: You should have the equivalent of a 2.2 or above UK Bachelor’s Honours degree in a relevant subject such as business, marketing, media, event management, sport (any discipline: management, coaching, science) or humanities.

If you have other professional qualifications and industry experience we will consider your application on an individual basis.

CASE STUDY

Shrey Upadhyay Sport Management MSc graduate

“During my time at the university, I did my summer fieldwork experience with Tom Flowers Cricket Coaching and my final project was with the Leicester Riders Basketball Club. These experiences provided me with an opportunity to implement learnings from the course into reallife sports organisations – especially in media, marketing and business development areas.

“I came to understand that sports business is more than just organising an event or competition.

I developed several skills and ethics to work successfully in a professional environment, most importantly it evolved me into a more confident sports business professional. As a result of which, I am continuing my work as a marketing executive at Tom Flowers Cricket Coaching and I am also the editor of an Austria-based magazine Football Business Inside.”

During his time on the course, Shray also had the opportunity to visit sport heritage sites in the UK and overseas. The Sport Management MSc students experienced a bobsled ride in Austria, visited the FC Bayern Munich Museum and toured is stadium, Allianz Arena, in Germany and learned how major venues such as Wimbledon and Twickenham host sporting events as well as promote and use their heritage.

The aim of the trips is to develop students’ understanding of sports heritage and legacy management - and they have helped Shray see opportunities ‘outside the box’.

There were numerous examples like the Bayern Munich Museum and bobsled ride for tourists, which helped me to explore sports business opportunities beyond the usual ones.

The highlight of the European trip was the bobsled ride at Innsbruck. We not only visited an Olympic venue but were able to experience how an Olympic event feels.

In the UK, the talk by Ben (Swann, from the learning department) at Wimbledon Museum was the best I’ve ever listened to in my life. I was explaining this to my flatmate, who said I have the ‘coolest course’.”

DMU Global

Postgraduate support

Fees and funding

DMU Global is our innovative international experience programme which aims to enrich your studies and expand your cultural horizons, helping you to become a global graduate, equipped to meet the needs of employers across the world.

Studying a postgraduate course at DMU will help you to go further in your knowledge and career as you develop your specialisms and express your passion for your subject area. As part of the DMU family, you will be supported at every stage in ensuring you achieve your dreams and make the most of your postgraduate journey.

Funding your studies is an important part of the decision-making process when considering postgraduate study. Our tuition fees are available on our course pages and you can find out the most up up-to-date information on fees and funding options on dmu.ac.uk/pgfunding

Through DMU Global, we offer a wide range of opportunities for you to study, work and volunteer overseas as part of your degree. These opportunities can be directly linked to your programme of study.

We also offer a range of international experiences right here on campus and in the UK where students can participate in a variety of opportunities.

DMU is also currently offering online opportunities offered in partnership with global organisations. Previous opportunities include, international online networking events, public speaking workshops, cultural discussions and e-language learning sessions.

Check out some of our student experience stories here: dmuglobal.com/student-stories

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DMU Works We want to help you develop skills that are based on real-world experience. Our dedicated careers and employability team, DMU Works, are on hand to support you with finding placements, volunteering opportunities, CV writing skills, research opportunities and much more. dmu.ac.uk/dmuworks

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Healthy DMU

DMUsport offers more than 30 sports clubs and activities, ranging from triathlon and boxing to cheerleading and volleyball. We have something for everyone, whether you’re trying an activity for the first time or representing DMU at national competitions. Successful DMU Sports Scholars will benefit from a bespoke and comprehensive programme of support, including an elite performance package and financial assistance.

Our Healthy DMU initiative supports your university experience to ensure you have a healthy, happy and productive time here. Healthy DMU masterclasses will support you in mindfulness, managing pressure and building confidence. These skills are especially helpful to our mature student body of more than 2,600 people, who may be returning to education after some time away.

To find out more please visit dmu.ac.uk/sport

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POSTGRADUATE MASTER’S LOANS Postgraduate Master’s loans are available from the UK government for new postgraduate taught and research Master’s students to help fund your course and living costs. Loans are available to full-time, part-time and distance learning students.

To find out if you are eligible for a loan, please visit gov.uk/masters-loan

DMU SCHOLARSHIPS Course-specific scholarships, Sports scholarships and alumni scholarships may be available, so check on our website to see what is currently on offer and the eligibility criteria. We also offer a number of tuition fee discounts and country specific scholarships for international students who wish to study a postgraduate course at DMU, please visit dmu.ac.uk/pgfees

How to Apply UK STUDENTS

EU/INTERNATIONAL STUDENTS

POSTGRADUATE RESEARCH

To apply to study a postgraduate course (full-time or part-time) you should complete an online postgraduate application form and email it to admissions@dmu.ac.uk or apply via the DMU Online Portal.

If you’re an EU or overseas student, you can apply through one of two options:

To apply for a research degree (PhD, MPhil, MSc/ MA by Research, DBA) you are required to apply via our online admissions portal. As part of your application you must submit the below documents:

If possible, you should submit the following documents with your application form:

• Alternatively, you can download and fill out our free application form and return it to our Admissions team by emailing admissions@dmu.ac.uk

• Two current references on official headed paper or from a professional email address (these can be work or academic references and must be signed and recently dated) • Copies of academic transcripts • Copies of degree/diploma certificates • Personal statement and CV To download the application form or access the DMU Online Portal, visit dmu.ac.uk/pgapply

• Apply to study a postgraduate course (full-time or part-time) online via the DMU Online Portal

You’ll need to prepare the following documents to submit along with your application form: • Two current references on official headed paper or from a professional email address (this can be a work or academic reference and must be signed and recently dated)

• Your written research proposal so that we can fully assess whether our expertise, facilities and supervisory capacity can support your research needs • Scanned copies of your most relevant academic certificates and transcripts • Two academic references that are dated within the last two years

• A copy of your English language certificate

• Applicants who require evidence of their English language qualifications will need to provide an IELTS certificate (no older than two years) or a copy of a degree from a majority English speaking country (dated within the last five years).

If using an IELTS certificate, you must have a minimum overall score of 6.5 with no less than 5.5 in each component

• Personal statement and CV

• A scanned copy of your passport

To access the DMU Online Portal or download the application form visit: dmu.ac.uk/international/apply

For further information about writing a research proposal or applying for a research degree, please contact the Doctoral College at pgradmissions@dmu.ac.uk

• Copies of academic transcripts • Copies of degree/diploma certificates • A copy of your passport

For further information about writing a research proposal and access to our online admissions portal visit dmu.ac.uk/doctoral

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