Introduction
MSocSc(SCM) targets for students who plan to pursue careers related to sports coaching and management. As a postgraduate programme, applicants are required to have basic knowledge in sports-related subjects or demonstrate outstanding performance at least in one sport before their admission.
Programme Aims
MSocSc(SCM) will provide students with advanced knowledge and practical experiences in sports coaching and management. It will cover various essential elements, ranging from sports technology, performance analysis, trends and development, basic skills in writing funding proposal, and marketing strategies in sports industry. Graduates are expected to pursue a coaching career in different sports populations varying from community clients to professional athletes. The programme will enhance the coaching and management ability of students; and address the urgent community needs of improving personal health by providing trained professionals.
Highlights of MSocSc(SCM)
- Experiential Learning in Sports Industries
- Dialogue with CEOs and Senior Managers
- Highly Business-oriented
- Full Scholarship for Elite Athletes with Outstanding Performance
Programme Structure
The programme composes 24-credit-points (cps) with 4 core courses (12 cps). All students need to take 4 core courses (12 cps).
Students should further take either 4 elective courses (12 cps), or 1 elective course (3 cps) plus a Master's thesis (9 cps), to add up to 24 cps for graduation.
Programme Curriculum
The 4 core courses provide students with knowledge and skills related to sports coaching and management. To strengthen students' knowledge in different domains, a pool of 6 electives are provided for students to select for completing the programme.
For students who choose to work on the Master's thesis, they will be assigned with a supervisor who will guide them through a sports coaching and management-related research project.