Master of Sport Management
Massey’s Master of Sport Management is a 180-credit programme that will qualify you for a professional career in the sports industry.
Be a sport manager of tomorrow
The increasing professionalisation of sport means there is a growing demand for qualified managers to manage and promote sports affairs. To be an effective sport manager of tomorrow, you will need a strong background in both business management and sport-related subjects. The Master of Sport Management combines broad business training and specialist skills to give you an excellent basis for careers in all areas of sport management.
Careers
In a competitive employment market, qualification and credential “inflation” mean that organisations increasing want people with graduate qualifications. Massey’s Master of Sport Management offers you a chance to get qualified for a particular vocation in sport and related industries, where employment opportunities are growing.
With the Master of Sport Management’s dual emphasis on management and sport, you will be well placed to take advantage of these opportunities. You will be able to work in:
- National sport organisations
- National recreation organisations
- Regional sports trusts
- One of the thousands of clubs and provincial or regional sporting organisations
- Territorial authorities (district and city councils)
- Managing national and international events
- Managing sport facilities
- Private enterprise
- Sport coordination in schools
- High-performance sport
- Sport NZ