Overview

Key facts

The course in Sport Directorship at Manchester Metropolitan University blends best practice and insight from the worlds of sport and business.

Designed to fit around your existing work commitments, the MSD equips sports and business professionals with all the skills and practical experience needed to take their next career step with confidence.
This programme will take you through an interdisciplinary learning journey via engaging sessions that blend academic rigour and expert insight with practical tools and models that help a sporting director to deliver success.
Manchester Met Business School has top-level connections in the sports world and is perfectly positioned to bring fascinating and informative guest speakers to share their experiences with you throughout the course.

Programme Structure

Course include:

HARNESSING CREATIVITY AND INNOVATION FOR CHANGE
MASTERING GOVERNANCE, FINANCE AND COMPLIANCE
LEADING FOR HIGH PERFORMANCE
MANAGING STRATEGIC OPERATIONS
SPORTING DIRECTORSHIP IN PRACTICE: DISSERTATION

Key information

Duration

Part-time
- 24 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2026-10-05 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-08-15 00:00:00

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You can apply for a master’s course at any time throughout the year, most courses will close for applications in mid to late August.

Language

English

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IELTS

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Credits

180 alternative credits

Delivered

Online

Campus Location

Manchester, United Kingdom

Disciplines

Sports Management View 16 other Masters in Sports Management in United Kingdom

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Academic requirements

GPA

Lower Second Class _{(recommended)}

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Other requirements

General requirements

It takes a special type of person to participate in the Master of Sport Directorship. We're looking for self-starters who possess a rare combination of skills, experience and ambition which provides the foundation for the role of Sports Director.
You may already be working in a sporting environment, for instance: in a medical, coaching, finance or marketing role, and looking for the next crucial step in your sporting career. The role of Sports Director is appealing because you recognise it's the way forward in the modern game.
Alternatively, you may already be in a business role and seeking to make the move into sport. If you are looking to use your business skills in a new way, the Master of Sport Directorship is ideally suited to help you adapt your talents.
In addition, this course offers ex-players and sports professionals currently in management a means to acquire the business skills needed to take the step into the position of Sports Director.

Tuition Fees

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Non-residents

23000 GBP / year

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Citizens or residents

19500 GBP / year

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