Program Description

The CIES International MA is a unique and highly regarded course that covers all the major issues facing sport and sports organisations. It is designed to prepare you for the increasingly complex world of sport management.

With over 15 years of experience this masters programme has grown to become one of the most respected programme focused on developing all-round managers for international sports business. Course lecturers are some of the leading authorities in the study of sport and guest lecturers include speakers from top organisations in world sport.  This course has an excellent record of students finding jobs in sports management and dynamic and thriving alumni association provides a valuable network both during and after the course.  

Reasons to study Management, Law and Humanities of Sport MA at DMU:

• The CIES International MA in Management, Law and Humanities of Sport has been ranked the best sports management course in Europe by SportBusiness International in 2012, 2013, 2014, 2015, 2017 and 2018. It is the first and only course to receive this top award on six separate occasions.
• The course offers a unique opportunity to meet top executives from high-level international sports federations, clubs, agencies and organising committees, enabling you to build up your own network of contacts, the key to a successful career in sport
• You will learn from an expert and international teaching team, who are all research active in their specific area of expertise
• You will benefit from studying at three different European university campuses and from studying with students from over 20 different countries
• The course includes a comprehensive field visit programme to organisations such as the All England Lawn Tennis Club, AC Milan, International Olympic Committee, FIFA and UEFA
• Former Patrons have included Lord Coe, Alexander Popov, Sir Bobby Charlton, Nawal El Moutawakel and Jonathan Edwards CBE