Education
SportBusiness Releases 2024 Postgraduate Course Rankings
The 2024 edition of SportBusiness’ Postgraduate Rankings is out now, with a new-look interactive rankings table and more.
PGR 2024 #1 – University of Massachusetts Amherst’s MBA/MS Sport Management and MS Sport Management
City: Amherst
Attendance: 30,000+ students
PGR 2024 #2 – University of North Carolina’s Masters in Sport Administration
City: Chapel Hill
Attendance: 34,000+ students
The University of North Carolina’s Masters in Sport Administration has moved up one position to number two both in the US and globally for 2024.
PGR 2024 #3 – The University of Ohio’s Master of Sports AdministrationPGR 2024
City: Athens
Attendance: 25,000+ students
PGR 2024 #1 in Europe: International Centre for Sport Studies (CIES), FIFA Master
City: Neuchâtel
Attendance: 650+
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.
PGR 2024 #2 in Europe: University of Modena e Reggio Emilia & University of San Marino
City: Modena
Attendance: 20,000+ students
PGR 2024 #3 in Europe: Johan Cruyff Institute’s online sports management programme
The Johan Cruyff Institute's online sports management programme has risen to become the second-ranked online program globally, improving from third place last year
Entries open for 2024 SportBusiness Postgraduate Course Rankings
Entries are now open for the 2024 edition of the SportBusiness Postgraduate Course Rankings, the world’s leading survey of the best degrees in sport management and administration.
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
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 courses lead the rankings
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.
Alumni Interview, University of Vigo | Thadeu Gasperatto, Leeds Beckett University
Career Highlights:
Administrative manager, Tupi Football Club – Jan 2013 - May 2013
Predoctoral fellow, University of Vigo – Feb 2016 - Feb 2018
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Alumni Interview, University of Liverpool | Raj Taprial, Nielsen Sports
Career Highlights:
Founder, Splendora Football League - Jan 2018 - Oct 2020
Sports Business and Management student - University of Liverpool Sep 2020 -Oct 2021
Alumni Interview, University of North Carolina | Zack Lassiter
Career Highlights:
MA, Sports Administration, University of North Carolina 2001 - 2002
Assistant ticketing manager, University of North Carolina – Jul 2001 - Jul 2003
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Alumni Interview, Fifa Master | Solomon Mudege, Fifa
Contract lecturer, Human Movement Science Department, Nelson Mandela Metropolitan University – Jan ‘06 - Aug ‘09
Marketing consultant, Eastern Cape Academy of Sport – May ‘07 - Aug ‘09
FIFA Master
Alumni Interview, Ohio University | Chad Estis , Dallas Cowboys
Career Highlights:
Dallas Cowboys, executive vice president, business operations, 2017 – present, vice president of sales 2007 - 2017
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#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.