International Sports Management and Football Industries Richmond American University in London

Overview

The MSc International Sports Management and Football Industries offers students either: A standalone master’s programme or the unique opportunity to undertake a master’s programme plus soccer coaching and training as a partnered programme with Richmond International Academic and Soccer Academy (RIASA) in Leeds, UK. 

The MSc International Sports Management and Football Industries is a career development programme where the main emphasis is on leadership through the development of key strategic sports management knowledge and skillsets.

It has been designed to give students the skills and expertise needed to compete in the football industry and related organisations. The MSc International Sport Management and Football Industries equips students with an understanding of operational practices, strategic business dynamics, and the impact of global environments on sports organisations. With a mix of coursework, internships, and research projects, students gain a solid foundation in sports management and football industries, ready to lead in various roles across the sector.

This strong professional orientation to the programme offers the perfect preparation for a career in the global football industry – with clubs, governing bodies or related marketing, media and sponsorship companies – or for further study.

We offer managed accommodation with Stay Club in North Acton, a short bus or train ride away from campus. Rooms hosted by Stay Club offer single occupancy studios and a wide range of social spaces for studying, relaxing, meeting friends, working out and being social. You can see more information on Stay Club and alternative accommodation options on our website (https://www.richmond.ac.uk/accommodation/).