Programme Specification
MSc Sport Management
Academic Year: 2018/19
This specification provides a concise summary of the main features of the programme and the learning outcomes that a typical student might reasonably be expected to achieve and demonstrate if full advantage is taken of the learning opportunities that are provided.
This specification applies to delivery of the programme in the Academic Year indicated above. Prospective students reviewing this information for a later year of study should be aware that these details are subject to change as outlined in our Terms and Conditions of Study.
This specification should be read in conjunction with:
- Reg. XXI (Postgraduate Awards) (see University Regulations)
- Module Specifications
- Summary
- Aims
- Learning outcomes
- Structure
- Progression & weighting
Programme summary
| Awarding body/institution | º¬Ðß²ÝÊÓƵ |
| Teaching institution (if different) | |
| Owning school/department | School of Sport, Exercise and Health Sciences |
| Details of accreditation by a professional/statutory body | |
| Final award | MSc |
| Programme title | Sport Management |
| Programme code | PSPT30 (Full-time), PSPT31 (Part-time) |
| Length of programme | Full-time: one year; Part-time: typically 2 years |
| UCAS code | |
| Admissions criteria | MSc Full time: http://www.lboro.ac.uk/PSPT30 MSc Part time: http://www.lboro.ac.uk/PSPT31 |
| Date at which the programme specification was published | Fri, 07 Dec 2018 09:40:02 GMT |
1. Programme Aims
The MSc Sport Management aims to develop knowledge and skills appropriate to a critical understanding of, and a capacity to work within, the contemporary sport sector.
2. Relevant subject benchmark statements and other external reference points used to inform programme outcomes:
Subject Benchmarks for the Hospitality, Leisure, Sport & Tourism Group - Quality Assurance Agency for Higher Education.
3. Programme Learning Outcomes
3.1 Knowledge and Understanding
On successful completion of this programme, students should be able to demonstrate knowledge and understanding of:
- the key concepts in a range of business disciplines and their application in the sport field;
- developments in sport policy and markets;
- the relationship between the social and political contexts and sport behaviour, management and policy.
3.2 Skills and other attributes
a. Subject-specific cognitive skills:
On successful completion of this programme students should be able to:
- analyse relevant theory and make links to personal professional practice,
- critically and reflectively analyse policy and its implications for practice.
b. Subject-specific practical skills:
On successful completion of this programme, students should be able to:
- compile a marketing plan and evaluate that plan;
- analyse and evaluate the strategy followed by an organisation;
- implement organisational procedures for managing performance, quality, and finances;
- design, conduct and evaluate small scale research projects.
c. Key transferable skills:
The programme endorses the five generic skill areas that students need to develop for success in both their University and working careers:
- Management of self learning (using the library, note taking, revision and exam techniques, reading efficiently, problem solving, action planning, self motivation, time management)
- Communication skills
- Information Technology
- Numeracy and data analysis
- Team Work
As a result, on successful completion of this programme, students should be able to:
- manage personal learning effectively and efficiently, including the analysis of individual learning needs and the management of time;
- communicate effectively orally, electronically and in writing;
- use IT as a learning and communication tool;
- work confidently with numeric data in an appropriate and applied manner;
- work independently and as part of a team.
4. Programme structure
In the following table, ‘C’ indicates a compulsory module and ‘O’ indicates an optional module:
|
Code |
Module title |
Modular weight |
Semester |
Module |
|
PSP111 |
Sport Policy, Governance and Law |
20 |
1&2 |
C |
|
PSP112 |
Sport Markets and Industries |
20 |
1 |
C |
|
PSP114 |
Research Methods for Sport Management |
30 |
1 |
C |
|
BSP001 |
Economics in Sport and Leisure |
10 |
1 |
C |
|
BSP002 |
Management of Human Resources |
15 |
1 |
C |
|
PSP113 |
Managing Service Quality |
15 |
2 |
C |
|
BSP003 |
Accounting for Decision Making |
15 |
2 |
C |
|
BSP004 |
Marketing Management |
15 |
2 |
C |
|
BSP005 |
Strategic Management |
10 |
2 |
C |
|
PSP100* |
Project (MSc Sport Management |
30 |
2 |
C |
5. Criteria for Progression and Degree Award
In order to be eligible for the award, candidates must satisfy the requirements of Regulation XXI.
