Birkbeck Sport Business Centre

Birkbeck Research Centre

Research, debate and sport industry engagement since 1999

The Birkbeck Sport Business Centre is a formally recognised academic research centre of Birkbeck, University of London. Since 1999, members of the Centre have been actively involved in sport industry research, with a particular focus on governance and regulation.

Our research informs the curriculum of Birkbeck’s portfolio of postgraduate sport management degrees and stimulates public debate and impact within the sport industry. The Centre’s work is international in scope, notably through partnerships with leading European universities and sport federations, including UEFA and FIBA.

Our team

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Latest news

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Upcoming events

Find out about our public seminars, conferences and other events, where we debate key sport industry issues and discuss the latest research.

Event archive

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Research

Our Research

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Our Impact

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Working Paper Series

Our working papers promote cutting-edge thinking in sport business

Our Publications

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Programmes of Study

Postgraduate Programmes

Learn more about our full range of postgraduate programmes in sport management.

PhD Programme

Find out about our highly respected PhD programme, which operates within the Department of Management at Birkbeck.

Funding and Scholarships

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Short courses

Learn more about our range of short courses on various aspects of sport management and the business of football.

Executive Master in Global Sport Governance (MESGO)

Aimed at executives in sport organisations, this programme provides a comprehensive overview of the key debates and challenges in an era of rapid change.

UEFA Executive Master for International Players (UEFA MIP)

A tailor-made programme designed to educate former international football players who are now ready to step into administration and business management in the football industry.

Football Analytics with Stats Perform

This short course aims to develop managers who are able to make decisions, based on provided models, regarding both player and team valuations.

Careers in Sport

Find out more about working in sport and how we can help you get started with a career in sport.

Our sport business community

Our Partners

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Sport Advisory Board

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