MSc International Sport Management

The International Sport Management MSc course at Cardiff Metropolitan University is designed for individuals who have a passion for sport and a desire to work in managerial roles within the global sport and recreation industry. This full-time, one-year programme aims to provide students with a comprehensive understanding of the international sporting landscape, as well as the skills and knowledge required for a range of different careers in sport management.Course Content: This programme is based around four key strands: sport and the international context; leadership and entrepreneurship; sport and its global environment; and a major independent project related to international sport management. The teaching and learning in this programme are underpinned by high quality research, scholarship and professional practice.Key Modules: Some of the key modules that feature within this course include International Sport Environment, Sports Operations Management, The Sport Entrepreneur, and Leadership in Sport and Society. A compulsory component of the course is the completion of a major independent research project, in which students will be able to apply the knowledge and skills learned throughout the course.Accreditations: Though no specific accreditations have been mentioned, the course is delivered by the Cardiff School of Sport & Health Sciences which has strong professional links within the sport industry.Future Careers: Graduates from this course will be qualified for a diverse range of roles in sport management, including positions with professional sport clubs, sport governing bodies, health and leisure clubs, sport public agencies, sport community recreation departments, sport events organisations, sport marketing agencies, sport development organisations, and the sport media and communications industry around the world.For more information on this course, please visit the official course page.