Business Administration (Sport Leadership and Management) MBA
University of BedfordshireBedford Campus, United Kingdom
Course overview
This course is now only taking applications for 2027 entry. For further information or to apply contact [email protected] This MBA is one of the first of its kind in the UK. It equips you with an advanced practical knowledge of strategic leadership alongside the skills you need to prepare you for work in this expanding sector.
Drawing on expertise from our Business and Sport Science schools, you develop your critical understanding of the issues facing sport and physical activity in the UK and around the world. Designed to develop your strategic thinking, you uncover a range of approaches to widen participation in physical activity, setting you up for impactful leadership in this thriving field.
Key highlights
- One of the first MBAs of its kind in the UK
- Advanced practical knowledge of strategic leadership in sport
- Draws on expertise from Business and Sport Science schools
- Critical understanding of UK and global sport and physical activity issues
- Explores approaches to widening participation in physical activity
Entry requirements
- Degree: 2:2 — to include related area
Scholarships
Alumni Scholarship
The University of Bedfordshire values its alumni and is proud to offer a scholarship worth 20% of your first year’s fees.
Up to 20% of feesPostgraduate Global Merit Scholarship
Our Postgraduate Global Merit Scholarship is worth £3000 off the total international tuition fees for the course.
Up to £3,000Postgraduate Global Subject-Specific Merit Scholarship
Our Postgraduate Global Subject-specific Merit scholarships are worth up to £4000 off international tuition fees for the course.
Vice Chancellor's Scholarship for Postgraduate Students
Vice Chancellor’s Scholarship, which is a reduction of £1,000 off their first year’s fees.
Up to £1,000
Careers this course leads to
- Sports development manager
- Sport club general manager
- Physical activity programme manager
- Sports operations manager
- Sport policy officer
- Leisure facility manager
Cost of study
UK/Home: £15,400 per year | International: £18,900 per year
Admission
Applications are made through AHZ at no cost. Share your transcripts, English test scores and personal statement, and your AHZ Counsellor will review your profile, submit your application to University of Bedfordshire, and guide you through interview, offer, CAS and visa — right up to enrolment.
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