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International Sports Management – (MBA)
Loughborough University
School of Business and Economics (Business)
| Location: | Loughborough / United Kingdom / View location on map ▾ Hide location on map ▴ | ||
| Duration: | 12 months | Start Date: | October |
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| Languages: | English | ||
Location of Loughborough University
Aimed at experienced managers returning to a learning environment from wide-ranging backgrounds, this executive education programme offers professional relevance combined with academic rigour, but it is Loughborough University’s unique sporting heritage and worldwide reputation that guarantees the MBA stands out from the crowd.
The University campus boasts one of the highest concentrations of top class sports training facilities found anywhere in the world and acts as the official preparation camp for Team GB and Team Japan in the 2012 Olympics. It is also home to a number of sport’s governing organisations, bodies and federations. For many, sporting achievement and Loughborough University are inextricably intertwined and our links to elite athletes, sporting organisations and businesses not only ensure course content is up-to-date and relevant, but will also give you access to world-class experts and guest speakers.
In common with our other MBAs, enterprise and innovation are embedded in the programme. On the International Sports Management MBA you will undertake a module (unique in the UK) in Sports Technology and Innovation. Informed by Loughborough’s world-leading research and development of new products, the module provides the opportunity to work directly with Loughborough’s world renowned Institute of Sports Technology in evaluating and developing a commercial plan for new products or technologies.
Modules in media management, the sports management environment and human resources address managerial challenges particular to the world of sport. The module International Sports Management offers a global perspective on the key themes of policy and governance, sports events management and sports performance management.
If you want to reach your potential in the truly global arena of the sports industry, come and study International Sports Management at the leading UK centre of sport: Loughborough University
Contents
Course Structure
Semester 1:
Decision Support Systems
Marketing
Accounting for Managers
Human Resources Management in Sports Organisations
Sports Management Environment
Semester 2:
Project Management
Media ManagementManaging Sports Technology and Innovation
Leading Strategic Change
International Sports Management
Sports Management Project
Teaching and Assessment
* Learning and teaching is provided through lectures, seminars and workshops, consultancy style projects, web-based guided study and guided independent work. Case studies and group work feature on a number of modules.
* Feedback to the learning process is through coursework assignment, class tests, one-to-one contact with lecturers and/or tutors. Feedback may sometimes occur through tutorials, seminars or workshops, as determined by individual module organisers.
* Demonstration of learning achievement is through formal examination, tests, coursework assignments, and project reports.
* The International Sports Management MBA is made up core (i.e. compulsory) modules, in total accounting for 120 credits, and an elective theme within the International Sports Management module, accounting for an additional 30 credits. Students develop the theme further as the subject base of their Sports Management Project module which accounts for another 30 credits and completes the 180 credits needed for the programme
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Register Now!Requirements
The International Sports Management MBA is an executive MBA. Successful applicants must hold either a Bachelor’s degree from a UK or recognised foreign University, membership of an approved chartered institute or a Diploma in Management Studies.
Three years’ relevant work experience is also required to ensure our high standard of classroom experience. Students should be able to evidence:
* Substantial professional experience and achievements
* Leadership potential
* Self-motivation and commitment to personal development
* Academic ability
The requirement for a degree or similar qualification is occasionally waived for those who possess significantly higher levels of experience and achievements – in which case an interview and test will normally be required.
English Language requirements:
The University’s requirement of a minimum IELTS result of 6.5 overall average with at least 6.0 in each component (Listening, Reading, Writing, Speaking), or, a TOEFL result of 100 (internet-based) overall with no less than 21 in Listening, 22 in Reading, 23 in Speaking and 21 in Writing.
Additional Requirements
| Minimal degree required: | Not specified |
| Minimal amount of work experience | 3 years |
Language Proficiency
| IELTS Band: | 6.5 |
| Cambridge English: Advanced (CAE): | Grade B (Score: 75) |
| TOEFL Internet-based: | 100 |
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