Revised programme approved for 2020/2021  

The Master of Science in Sport Business Management along with concentrations in Sport and Community Development and Sport Tourism, offers management concepts and approaches that are specific to the needs of a variety of sport entities. The programme emphasizes experiential learning, collaboration and partnerships. Project-based assessments through field placements will provide technical support, facilitate mentorship, and self-directed learning. Participants who wish to pursue shorter Sport Business Management studies may exit with a 24-credit Diploma in Sport Business Management.  This programme is geared towards any student with an undergraduate Management Degree or other disciplines as well as those with Post graduate diplomas in Sport Management, such as the UWI FIFA CIES Diploma. 

Admission Requirements/Prerequisites:

The minimum requirement for admission to the MSc. Sport programme shall be:

1. Bachelor's degree in a Sport or Sport-related discipline with GPA 2.5 and above and/or at least a lower second-class honours in a relevant discipline (eg. Sport, Education, Humanities and Education, Social Sciences, Science and Technology) from a university approved by The University of the West Indies. Applicants with less than lower second-class honours or the minimum GPA will be considered if they have significant working experience in a sport related field.   A bachelor’s degree from a Teachers’ College with a minimum GPA equivalent to UWI GPA of 2.5. 
2. Applicants with less than lower second-class honours or the minimum GPA will be considered if they have significant working experience in a sport related field.
3. Students who do not possess a first degree can matriculate under the mature matriculation requirements of the UWI. This will include submission of: a Portfolio that documents Coaching experience and accomplishments; Statement of Purpose, Professional References and an Interview.

Programme Structure