MSD, PgDip Master of Sport Directorship

Step into one of sport’s most respected and in-demand leadership roles. The global sport business industry is booming, and it needs professionals who understand strategy, leadership and commercial performance.

If you're a former athlete or sports professional, or looking to transition from business into sport, this course equips you with the high-level skills to accelerate your career.

Studied part-time over two years, the course explores high-performance leadership, strategic operations, governance and innovation, blending sport psychology and psychometrics to unlock peak performance.

Learn from leading academics, industry insiders and elite practitioners, while sharing insights with peers across the sporting landscape.

You can choose to study the full MSD or the PgDip to manage the course around your personal and professional commitments. If you choose to complete the full MSD, you’ll apply your knowledge through a strategic dissertation in your final year, tackling a business challenge aligned to your career goals.