Sport Development and Management MA

Deepen your understanding of the key issues and challenges facing professionals in contemporary sport development settings in the UK and around the world.<br/><br/>As part of your course, you’ll:<br/>- Critically examine aspects of sport development, including strategic management, leadership, governance, diversity and inclusion, and sport for development<br/><br/><br/>- Develop a specialism in an area of interest and vocational relevance during your independent project<br/><br/><br/>- Enhance your problem solving, creativity, decision-making and leadership skills<br/><br/><br/>- Have the opportunity to undertake a professional project in partnership with a sport development organisation<br/><br/><br/>This course is suitable if you’re a recent graduate or current practitioner in sport development / administration or related occupation.<br/><br/>**Expert teaching** <br/>As a student in the Carnegie School of Sport, you’ll benefit from the expertise and experience of our team of tutors. The academic team boasts extensive industry experience and a strong research profile. <br/><br/>We’ve been leaders in the academic sport development field for more than 20 years. <br/><br/>**Industry links**<br/>The course is augmented by a range of high-profile guest speakers and excellent partnerships with industry.<br/><br/>**Study tailored for you**<br/>- We understand that every students’ needs are unique and have therefore ensured that your course can be tailored accordingly. You’ll be able to select from a lengthy and diverse range of option modules, in areas such as:<br/><br/><br/>- Events management<br/><br/><br/>- Economic and financial decision making<br/><br/><br/>- Physical activity and health<br/><br/><br/>Assessments across the course can be applied to your own work circumstances. You’ll also be able to explore less familiar aspects of sport development to broaden your knowledge and understanding.<br/><br/>The Independent Project provides the opportunity to undertake a piece of consultancy on behalf of an external sport organisation. Alternatively, you may wish to complete an in-depth academic investigation that may pave the way for future doctoral study.<br/><br/>**Why study Sports Development and Management at Leeds Beckett University...**<br/>- Develop a specialism in an area of interest and vocational relevance<br/><br/><br/>- Choose from a diverse range of modules<br/><br/><br/>- Meet internationally renowned guest speakers, giving you a wider view on the industry, and the direction it is heading<br/><br/><br/>- Benefit from the universitys excellent partnerships with industry<br/><br/><br/>- Study in the university’s new £45m state-of-the-art Carnegie School of Sport building<br/>