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ULSTER UNIVERSITY BUSINESS SCHOOL
Ulster University Business
Schools’ Global Ranking
lster University Business School’s MSc
in Sport Management has been given a
top global rating by SportBusiness
International in its 2017 Postgraduate Course
Rankings.
The 12­month full­time programme which
is led by Dr Robert Kerr and Dr Paul Kitchin
at Jordanstown was ranked in the Top 20
Global list and also claimed sixth place in the
Top European Post­Graduate Sports Business
Courses. In both lists the Business School
was the only provider in the UK to be ranked.
SportsBusiness Group, which is a leading
provider of data and analysis in the sports
sector, created the rankings from over 1,000
submissions from across the world.
Courses were assessed based on the overall
quality of the student education, taking into
account the quality of course content; the
standard of teaching; the number and
standing of guest speakers; the provision and
quality of work placements / internships; and
the programme of alumni support.
Course Director, Dr Robert Kerr explains,
“Regarded as the most reliable and respected
rankings system for postgraduate sports
management courses across the world it’s a
real coup to be recognised by SportsBusiness
International at this level.
“Our MSc in Sport Management has
achieved an excellent reputation within the
sector attracting students from as far apart as
Canada to India.
“A highly successful employment record
has also enhanced the course’s profile with
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alumni taking up posts in all aspects of the
industry including management,
communications, licensing, fashion and
equipment manufacturing.”
Dr Paul Kitchin said, “It’s really encouraging
to have achieved these rankings and a real
tribute to the academic delivery team.”
Graduates of the course have been fulsome
in their praise of the programme. Stephen
Cleary, who is now Social Media and
Community Manager in Adidas Global
Headquarters in Germany, said, “I can safely
say that the MSc course at Ulster University
Business School prepared me for employment
in my dream job.”
Sarah Semeraro added that, “thanks to the
MSc Sport Management I got the job as Sky
Pro­Cycling Sponsorship Executive.”
Congratulating Dr Kerr, Professor Mark
Durkin, Dean of Ulster University Business
School, said, “I'm delighted to see this
acknowledgment for this excellent
programme which in many ways captures
what the Business School is all about ­
translating thought into action.
“The value the graduates are creating with
their employers is evident as they are using
their cutting edge knowledge to create
meaningful impacts in sport­related
companies far and wide."
SportsBusiness International is the online
sports magazine owned by SportBusiness
Group.
Established in 1996 the SportBusiness
Group is acknowledged worldwide as a
trusted source of business intelligence and
informed commentary on the sports sector.
The MSc in Sport Management, both full­
time and part­time programmes, is currently
open for applications for the 2017/18
academic year.
For more information and entry
requirements go to
www.ulster.ac.uk/courses/course­finder
QUOTABLEQUOTE
“Regarded as the most reliable and
respected rankings system for
postgraduate sports management
courses across the world it’s a real
coup to be recognised by
SportsBusiness International at this
level. Our MSc in Sport Management
has achieved an excellent reputation
within the sector attracting students
from as far apart as Canada to India.
Dr Robert Kerr