Overview

The global sport business industry is booming, and it needs professionals who understand strategy, leadership and commercial performance.

If you're a former athlete or sports professional, or looking to transition from business into sport, this course equips you with the high-level skills to accelerate your career.

Studied part-time over two years, the Sport Directorship programme offered by Manchester Metropolitan University explores high-performance leadership, strategic operations, governance and innovation, blending sport psychology and psychometrics to unlock peak performance.

A career as unique as you

We’re here to help you step confidently into the boardroom and thrive in the world of sport and business. Built in collaboration with industry leaders, this course sharpens your ability to lead people, think strategically and drive innovation.

When you graduate, you’ll be qualified for the role of Sporting Director, opening doors to senior positions or promotions within top sporting organisations.

Programme Structure

Course include:

Leading for High Performance

Managing Strategic Operations

Harnessing Creativity and Innovation for Change

Mastering Governance, Finance and Compliance

Sporting Directorship in Practice

Key information

Duration

Part-time
- 24 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2027-10-05 00:00:00
- Apply before 2027-08-15 00:00:00

More details

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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PTE Academic

65

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IELTS

6.5

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Credits

180 alternative credits

Delivered

Blended

Campus Location

Manchester, United Kingdom

Disciplines

Sports Management View 111 other Masters in Sports Management in United Kingdom

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Academic requirements

GPA

Lower Second Class _{(recommended)}

English requirements

Duolingo English Test

120

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TOEFL^® IBT

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89

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PTE Academic

65

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IELTS

6.5

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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

11301 GBP / year

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Domestic Applies to you

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Citizens or residents

9801 GBP / year

≈ 9801 GBP / year

Living costs

Manchester

United Kingdom

645 - 1197 GBP / month

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

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Overview

A career as unique as you

Programme Structure

Key information

Duration

Start dates & application deadlines

Language

IELTS & PTE Test Preparation

Credits

Delivered

Campus Location

Disciplines

What students do after studying

Academic requirements

English requirements

IELTS & PTE Test Preparation

Other requirements

General requirements

Tuition Fees

International Applies to you

Domestic Applies to you

Living costs

Manchester

Funding

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