Postgraduate Rankings 2023
Welcome… To the 2023 SportBusiness Postgraduate Course Rankings
The end of summer heralds new beginnings across sport and academia. As the NFL, NBA and NHL seasons spark into life, the fresh academic year brings new opportunities for students around the world
#1 – University of Massachusetts Amherst’s MBA/MS Sport Management and MS Sport Management
#1 – University of Massachusetts Amherst’s MBA/MS Sport Management and MS Sport Management
The University of Massachusetts Amherst’s MBA/MS Sport Management and MS Sport Management claims first place overall in the SportBusiness Postgraduate Rankins for the second consecutive year.
#2 Ohio University’s Master of Sports Administration
#2 – University of Ohio’s Master of Sports Administration
The University of Ohio’s Master of Sports Administration degree takes second place in both North America and globally in the Postgraduate Rankings for a second consecutive year.
#3 - University of North Carolina's Masters in Sport Administration
#3 – University of North Carolina’s Masters in Sport Administration
The University of North Carolina’s Masters in Sport Administration is a new arrival into the top three for 2023, both in the US and Globally.
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#1 in Europe - The Fifa Master at CIES
#1 in Europe – The FIFA Master at CIES
The FIFA Master, operated by the International Centre for Sport Studies (CIES), has once again been named as the number one ranked course in Europe
#2 in Europe | University of Vigo's Master in Business Administration of Sport
#2 in Europe – University of Vigo’s Master in Business Administration of Sport
The University of Vigo’s Master in Business Administration of Sport takes second place in Europe for 2023. The programme also rises from 21st globally in 2022 to 13th this year.
#3 in Europe | University of Liverpool's MSc Sports Business & Management
#3 in Europe – University of Liverpool’s MSc Sports Business and Management
The University of Liverpool’s MSc Sports Business and Management is a new entry to the top three in Europe.
The programme, which is led by Dr.
Features
Decisions, decisions… Things to think about when choosing your course
With more and more postgraduate sports management courses starting each year, and the quality of those on our rankings always growing, it can be more difficult than ever for prospective students to decide…
Advantage America: Why US-based courses consistently come out on top
US-based courses have dominated the top reaches of the SportBusiness Postgraduate Rankings since their inception. Adam Nelson explores why and what could alter the status quo in years to come.
What We Build in Sport Sponsorship is Shared Brand Equity
T.Bettina Cornwell provides a snapshot into trending research within the field of sports management, on the topic of shared brand equity and its importance in sport sponsorship.