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Distance without attendance | Global Institute of Sport | 1 year | JAN-25

Study mode

Distance without attendance

Duration

1 year

Start date

JAN-25

Key information
DATA SOURCE : IDP Connect

Qualification type

MA - Master of Arts

Subject areas

Management (General) Business Studies Sports Studies

Course type

Taught

Course Summary

Acknowledging the ever-evolving and globally expansive role of sports agents, this programmes offers the knowledge and skillsets alongside the opportunity to learn from industry experts, enabling success as professionals in the field.

Degree overview

The MA Sports Agency degree is designed for those who wish to build the knowledge and skills needed for a successful career in the football industry as intermediaries and sports agents. With a focus on regulations, ethics, integrity, business practices, and legal frameworks in the sports agent profession, students will analyse critical issues in the industry throughout the programme. Students will benefit from the support of our Global Careers Manager and Employability and Career Planning team, who will help you create a career plan and tap into our extensive agent network for career opportunities, placements, and professional project identification.

Degree content

This Masters degree equips students with the knowledge and skills essential for a thriving career as sports intermediaries and agents, advancing their learning and understanding of the industry. Throughout the program, students will delve into pivotal issues within the field, including athlete and agency management, regulations and governance, and sports media management. Utilising our extensive sports industry network and our Global Careers Team, students will receive exposure and support to develop a plan for progression into the industry.

Our Distance courses are instructed by the same distinguished industry professionals who also teach our traditional on-campus courses. These courses are delivered through our GIS Online Hub, ensuring flexibility by offering round-the-clock accessibility to accommodate your existing responsibilities.

Career prospects

The ever-growing global industry of sports intermediaries and agents has created an increased demand of careers within the industry. Our MA Sports Agency opens the doors to a diverse range of career opportunities in the dynamic world of sports. Whether you aspire to be a sports agent, a marketing specialist, a legal consultant, or an event manager, our advanced degree equips you with the knowledge and skills to thrive in the industry.

Modules

This module is designed to provide students with a thorough understanding of how agents manage athletes and coaches. This covers a wide range of topics and skills required for the field, including sponsorship, financial management, recruitment and agency skills. Students will critically understand not only about the novel business landscape in sports agency, but also ways in which to navigate and manage sports events and stakeholders in this environment. The scope of a sports agent’s remit and role will be interrogated.

Tuition fees

UK fees
Course fees for UK students

For this course (per year)

£16,950

International fees
Course fees for EU and international students

For this course (per year)

£11,950

Entry requirements

Standard entry requirements: Undergraduate degree - minimum 2:2 (ideally a 2:1) or international equivalent. Applicants with a 2:2 should have some experience of studying or working in business or sports related areas. Flexible entry requirements: We welcome applications from those who do not meet the standard entry requirements but can demonstrate relevant education and/or work and/or life experience in the course subject area that will enable them to succeed on the course. This may include those that have been out of education for some time and/or who do not have an undergraduate degree. We will assess your eligibility from the information provided in your application – in particular your personal statement - to help us decide on your eligibility for the course.

Department profile

The Global Institute of Sport (GIS) offers ground-breaking Master’s degree programmes in the football and sports industry online and with access to a global network of industry leaders and elite stadium venues in the UK, US, Canada, Australia and Belgium. GIS is dedicated to the delivery of unrivalled Master’s degree programmes in the strategic, operational and business facets of the football and sport. GIS has developed a profile of...more