Mega Events in Sport

On-demand now

Our latest course, led by Dr. Rob Wilson, InSport Education's academic director, explores some of the biggest sporting events including the Olympics and World Cup. Through a blend of theory, case studies and real-world examples, you'll explore how these events create lasting legacies, drive brand engagement and influence global sport trends. Whether you're looking to understand the big picture, or gain practical insights into the operations of Mega Events, this course offers a comprehensive perspective on what makes these global spectacles successful.

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Introduction

Investment in Sport

On-demand now

Investment in sports is booming, driven by trends in academia, private equity, and venture capital. Our eight module course pulls together academic research, insights into the economic impact and management of sports investments, and range of real life examples from a range of world class speakers. Private equity and venture capital firms invest in teams, leagues, and sports technology. Athletes are also becoming key investors, leveraging their earnings to fund startups and businesses. This evolving landscape underscores the financial growth and significance of sports globally.

Job Opportunity; Marketing and Events Executive

We continue to grow our educational offering, increasing the number of online courses we create and deliver each year, and hosting more international students through our study abroad programs. As a result we are looking for an enthusiastic, ambitious and detail oriented individual starting their career in the sports industry. The role will be part time and outside of events, can be delivered remotely. We have shared a summary but for a full job description and to share you CV please email [email protected].

  • Study Abroad Programs

  • Research, outreach and creating proposals

  • Event research, planning and on event attendance

  • Client Servicing

  • Online courses

  • Speaker research and outreach

  • Creation of courses on web platform

  • Customer research and outreach

  • Other

  • Management of website, email and social platforms

Upcoming Business of Sport Courses

Looking to the future, InSport Education will provide our courses as pre-recored on-demand content, in both video and audio format and can be consumed anytime, anywhere. Hosted by Professor Rob Wilson, an academic at Sheffield Business School and the UK Academic Director at InSport Education, the courses cover 8 modules. Each module will include an in-depth presentation by our world class speakers and though leaders, before a discussion with our academic director.

Economics of Sport

On-demand now

Our latest course, led by Dr. Rob Wilson, Head of Department at Sheffield Business School will lead with a broad overview of the economics and finance of sport. The remaining 7 modules will be a combination of single speaker and panel sessions from thought leaders in the field, designed to deliver specific learning outcomes. The topics will include sport investment, comparing US and European models, new competition formats, future of fan engagement and more.

M&A in Football

InSport Education’s course on M&A in football comes at a time where football ownership is increasingly under the microscope, with deals for clubs across the world becoming more complex and with multiple stakeholders involved. The course will focus on a number of learning outcomes, taking students on the journey of buying a club, from identifying a club, through to regulation and delivering business success.

Marketing of Women's Sport

Our latest applied, industry-led learning programme is focused on marketing of women's sport, and how sports marketing is being re-imagined to drive the growth of women's sport. The importance of brand, leveraging the unique positioning of women's sport, activating partnerships and how to avoid the classic mistakes. Recordings of the course modules are now available for you to view on demand.

Business of Sport Experience

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Foundations of Sport Business course

Across 24 modules delivered by industry expert speakers, this course equips you with everything you need to know to get started on or accelerate your career in sport.
  • Improve your CV

    All InSport Education online courses award a certificate upon completion. Add your certificates to your CV to impress future employers.

  • Network with the sports industry

    Building your network in sports business can be difficult. InSport Education online courses give you access to key executives and figures in the sports industry.

  • Land your job in sport business

    All InSport Education online courses come with a complementary careers guide for the sports business industry, designed for students and early career professionals. Coming soon.

What our students say

Keisha-Anne Down

Women in Rugby Programme Manager at World Rugby

The (Governance of Women's Sport ) course has been absolutely incredible. I learnt so much in a very short space of time. Really enjoyed the way that Rob facilitated the sessions.

Stacey Francis-Bayman

International Netballer

I've had such a thought provoking and insightful two days on the InSport Education 'Governance of Women's Sport' course. Such a diverse range of speakers from around the world as well as a cohort from a variety of areas within the sports sector. I'm feeling overwhelmed and motivated all at the same time!

Chris Cooke

Club Captain, Glamorgan CCC

"Thoroughly enjoyed this. A great insight into the world of the sports industry and would highly recommend... Many thanks to all the brilliant speakers!"

University of Oregon

Sports Business Students

"I liked the case studies. It was visual and, in a way, interactive... it was very interesting to hear how the most successful teams create and secure value, and generate revenue while engaging fans."

Olivia Bonetti

Account Executive, Fuse

"I thoroughly enjoyed gaining more of an insight into the careers/roles in the Sports Industry and to hear what people are doing. [The course] also made me realise what roles interest me more than others."

Sheffield Hallam University

Sports Business Management Students

"Well-structured seminars which keeps us engaged, InSport Education provides extra useful information for us to learn... [it has] also been useful to be able talk to people within the industry. The seminars are really engaging and interesting"

Elizabeth Dodd

Loughborough London Student

I have just completed the Women's Sport Governance Course hosted by InSport Education. It was an exciting experience being an attendee amongst various sport board members and experts in their fields. As a female masters student about to graduate into the sports industry, it was an unmissable opportunity.

Romario Ferreira

Sports Management Student

"I took this course to further develop my knowledge in the sports business industry and to help me progress in this industry. I've learnt a lot about this course by learning from businesses such as Sky and CAA. Learning from these companies has provided me [with] the knowledge to help me progress in the industry. I would like to say a big thank you to InSport Education for providing this course and help[ing] me develop my knowledge in the field of sports business."
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