The Global Institute of Sport's (GIS) unique MSc International Sport Management provides an unparalleled educational and experiential opportunity for aspiring sports leaders.
This pioneering programme has been developed as a transformational journey suited for graduates of all disciplines, as well as for current professionals working within various sectors of the sport industry, for example in management, marketing or operations.
Career prospects
The specificity of sport, with its high media coverage and numerous stakeholders, requires managers to have uniquely honed business skills and an in-depth knowledge of the principles of sport management. The programme has been developed for those with aspirations towards senior management positions within the core functional departments of the sport management industry, spanning business development, marketing, finance, operations and media. The international elements of this degree provide students with the skills and experience to progress in a multi-billion-pound global industry.
Graduates of the MSc International Sport Management degree have gone on to work in roles for organisations such as:
Campaign Executive - DAZN
Sports Marketing - Nike
Stock and Sales Coordinator - Arsenal FC
French Content Editor - 90min Media
Marketing Assistant - West Ham United FC
Head of Academy Recruitment - Morecambe FC
Park Facility Project Officer - Lawn Tennis Association
Catering System Manager - Tottenham Hotspur Stadium
*Price shown is for indicative purposes, please check with institution
January 2025
Undergraduate degree - minimum 2:2 (ideally a 2:1) or international equivalent
Applicants with a 2:2 should have some experience of studying or working in business or sports related areas.
English language qualifications: Applicants from non-majority English speaking countries will be asked for an English qualification which tests Speaking, Listening, Reading and Writing and will be asked to achieve an overall IELTS score of 6.5 (minimum of 6.0 in each section) or recognised equivalent.
GIS’s postgraduate programmes span areas like coaching, business and marketing, preparing students for careers in the global sports industry.
