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Designed by expert educators and industry leaders, the Master of Business Administration (Sport Management) is specifically designed for those who seek to pursue a management career in the sports industry. Built by athletes for athletes, this programme will give learners a thorough understanding of how to apply various theories and practices of management within a sports context to excel and succeed as a sports coach and/ or manager.
Unlike traditional MBAs, this expertly designed Master of Business Administration (Sport Management) programme enables learners to meet the needs of the workplace by integrating academia with industry. By mixing theory with practice, this programme will equip you with the knowledge, skills and competencies required to be able to successfully lead, guide and inspire people within sports organisations. You’ll learn how to guide stakeholders such as team players and board of governors towards good practices, comply with various laws governing the sports industry, source government funding with regard to sporting events and the management of clubs, and adopt a creative and innovative management style for that extra edge.
Awarding Body
This qualification is awarded by Central Mediterranean Business School (CMBS).
Accrediting Body
The Master of Business Administration (Sport Management) is accredited by the Malta Further and Higher Education Authority. MFHEA deems this Master of Business Administration (Sport Management) to be at Level 7 in the Malta Qualifications Framework and the European Qualifications Framework for lifelong learning.
Entry Requirements
Applicants should hold an undergraduate degree and have 2 years of relevant work experience. Excellent command of written English is required.
To determine your eligibility, at CMBS, we assess many factors including your education, career progression, and leadership and entrepreneurship qualities. If you do not meet the standard entry requirements and are adequately prepared to succeed in this programme, we welcome and encourage you to contact us for an interview
Mode of Assessment
A mixed-method assessment approach will be utilised for this programme. This will include time-constrained assessments, critical essays, project work and thesis.
Who is this course for?
This course is intended for those who are aged 21+ and aspire to work or are already working in sport management.
Delivery
Face-to-face/Work-basedLanguage
This programme will be delivered in English.
Tutor
Location
Central Mediterranean Business School
The Brewhouse
Mdina Road, Zone 2,
Central Business District
Birkirkara CBD 2010, Malta
Key Info
Duration
18 MonthsStarting
May/Oct 2024Credits
90 ECTS/ECVETEarly Submission (EU Students)
€12,273Full Price (EU Students)
€13,500International Price (Non-EU Students)
€15,500Modules
This module shall introduce the students to the techniques and processes of strategic planning and management. In this module, learners will gain the necessary knowledge, skills, and competencies required to be able to effectively plan, manage, execute and monitor strategic plans within the place of work.
This module aims to help learners gain an understanding of the key areas of operations management. In this module, learners will gain a solid understanding of how businesses operate, what the key levers to sustainable and successful performance are, and how they can be applied, controlled and monitored.
This module shall provide students with the necessary skills, knowledge and autonomy to be able to conduct business research in a way that is clear, understandable and ethically correct. In this module, learners will learn how to effectively conduct research within a business context at their place of work.
This module is designed to enable practicing managers to understand the complexities of the contemporary marketplace and make effective strategic and tactical decisions to provide value for both their customers and organisations. In this module, learners will have the opportunity to apply problem-solving techniques within the context of their organisation in relation to marketing.
This module shall introduce the students to the concepts, techniques, processes and methodologies included in financial management. Upon completion of this module, students shall have obtained the skills, knowledge and competencies required to perform strategically when it comes to financial management.
The aim of the module is to provide students with an advanced understanding of organisational analysis and behaviour. Upon completion of this module, students shall be better able to understand and solve some of the problems/crises that tend to arise in organisational contexts.
This module shall equip students with the required knowledge, skills and competencies required to be able to practice creative and critical thinking. The module shall present the similarities and differences between these two types of thinking, and underline the importance of such skills within a business environment.
This module is designed to introduce learners to advanced concepts of entrepreneurship, including the profile of the entrepreneur, the range of different perspectives on entrepreneurship, and the activities of entrepreneurs.
This module has been specifically designed to equip students with the knowledge, skills and competencies required to be able to hold a position within management in the sports industry. Furthermore, it shall give students an insight on how to apply various theories and practices of management within a sports context.
This module allows students to implement what they have learned to practice. It will give them a space to be able to put the knowledge, skills and competencies acquired to practice through work-based learning. Students are expected to cover the outcomes highlighted in this module.
This module allows learners to become familiar with reflective practice — a skill that is of vital importance within the management of sports organisations. It will give learners a space to be able to put the knowledge, skills and competencies acquired to practice through work-based learning. Students are expected to cover the outcomes highlighted in this module.
The dissertation module covers the research project that students shall be undertaking at the end of the programme. This module shall allow students to implement the knowledge, skills and competencies that they acquired throughout all of the modules.
Have questions?
Email us at admissions@cmbs.edu.mt or call on +356 9912 1110 to learn more.
