Overview

The MBA (Sports Management) route allows you to tailor your studies and prepare for a career in sporting events or sports venue management. Whether you're a keen sports enthusiast looking to study business in a way that interests you, or someone looking to become a leader in the sports industry, our specialist route will give you the skills to succeed.

The Business Administration (Sports Management) programme at University of Sunderland is the flagship course within the School of Business and Management. The course will make you a leader of business, focusing on your professional development in leadership, international business, digital skills, and sustainability.

Career ready

As the premier qualification in business, an MBA will prepare you for senior management in any type of organisation. Our graduates are now working in a variety of industries from licensed retail to manufacturing. Many students also go on to open their own businesses.
An MBA in Sports Management will help you prepare for a management career in sporting events or sports venue management, as well as senior roles in various related areas.

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Programme Structure

Courses include:

Strategic Leadership for a Sustainable Future

International Business in Context

Digital Enterprise and Innovation

Sports Management

MBA Research Project

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Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 12 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2026-06-01 00:00:00

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Starting 2026-09-22 00:00:00

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Starting 2027-01-26 00:00:00

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We recommend applying for a master's degree at least six months before your start date.

Language

English

PTE Academic

59

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IELTS

6

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Credits

180 alternative credits

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Sunderland, United Kingdom

Disciplines

Business Administration Sports Management View 114 other Masters in Sports Management in United Kingdom

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Academic requirements

GPA

Lower Second Class

English requirements

PTE Academic

59

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IELTS

6

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General requirements

This course is designed to support career acceleration for suitably academically qualified applicants. All levels of practical work/work experience will be considered including applications from candidates with pre-graduation or limited/no work experience post-degree who can display that they'll benefit from a course of this type.
You will require an honours degree of a minimum 2:2 or above from a recognised Higher Education institution or equivalent from a recognised overseas institution.

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Tuition Fees

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Non-residents

19000 GBP / year

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Citizens or residents

18000 GBP / year

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Living costs

Sunderland

United Kingdom

758 - 1438 GBP / month

The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.

Funding

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General requirements

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