MSc International Sports Management and Football Industries

The MSc International Sports Management and Football Industries at Richmond American University London is a career development programme designed to give students an understanding of operational practices and business dynamics in sports organisations, specifically in football. The curriculum helps to develop sports management knowledge and skill sets that will prepare individuals for leadership roles in the global football industry.

The course is a one-year full-time programme from September to the end of August. Students will learn about Strategic Management, Strategic Marketing, Branding and Sponsorship, Research Methods and Data Analysis, Governance and Sustainability, and Financial Management. Assessment methods include term papers, portfolios of work, quizzes, mid-semester and final examinations, as well as student presentations and general class discussion to provide a comprehensive evaluation of learning outcomes.

Richmond American University London, established in 1972, is a globally recognised institution situated in Chiswick Park, West London. The university promotes extensive contact hours and personal mentorship and offers a modern learning environment for students from over 100 countries. It also has a unique dual accreditation, which awards graduates both a UK and a US degree, and global recognition for further study or employment opportunities.

Interested students are to submit a personal statement explaining why they want to study the course and other academic details. You also need to provide a reference from a teacher or employer, and upload a CV to show any relevant work experience you have.

Grade Requirements:

• Applicants need at least a second-class lower degree from an undergraduate course or two and above years of relevant business experience.

English Proficiency:

• Applicants whose first language is not English need to have an overall academic score of 6.5 on the IELTS test with at least 5.5 in each part.
• English tests like the TOEFL are also accepted.

For the 2025/26 academic year, the cost of study for international students for the MSc International Sports Management and Football Industries at Richmond American University London is £18,500.

Richmond American University London provides several international postgraduate scholarships to assist students with their studies and reduce tuition fees. These Scholarships include the Alumni Award, which offers a 20% tuition fee reduction for past Richmond bachelor's students, and the Master's Recognition of Excellence Award, which provides a 15% reduction in tuition fees for students.

Graduates of the MSc International Sports Management and Football Industries from Richmond American University London can become:

• Campaign Executives
• Sports Marketers
• Sales Coordinators
• Marketing Assistants
• Head of Academy Recruitment
• Catering Systems Managers

Interested applicants can apply directly to the University or reach out to AHZ-trained counsellors for assistance.