
St Mary’s University, London has validated the Strategic Sport Leadership MA, which has been launched by the Institute of Sports Humanities (ISH) in partnership with the Leaders Development Institute (LDI) at the Ministry of Sport, Saudi Arabia.
Students on the Strategic Sport Leadership MA programme will join a powerful international network of sports experts and benefit from relationships across sports and sectors of the industry.
The course is suited for professionals to study alongside busy lives and is tailored for leaders navigating the dynamic world of sport. It is designed to provide the intellectual tools, the global vision, the interdisciplinary range and the sports network to drive transformational change, preparing participants to lead in a rapidly evolving global sports landscape.
ISH’s mission is to nurture and inspire sport’s current and future leaders around the world – smart thinking leading to better decisions and braver leadership.
LDI’s mission is to support the development of individuals and institutions in the sports sector, with a vision to enable excellence in the sports sector. LDI will sponsor 25 candidates for each intake of the new MA programme, underlining its commitment to developing world-class sport leadership capability.
The Strategic Sport Leadership MA is validated by St Mary’s University. St Mary’s has a strong reputation in sport and exercise education and a long-standing history of success in elite sport, having produced numerous Olympians and international athletes. The University’s expertise ensures that the programme meets the highest academic standards while remaining closely aligned to the needs of the global sports industry.
The programme syllabus includes:
- The Making of Modern Sport
- Strategy, Decision-Making, and Innovation
- Sports Global Governance, Nations & Identity
- Sporting Events: Context and Content
To find out more visit: https://www.sportshumanities.org/strategic-masters-international or email: ish@sportshumanities.org

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