A1M097 / C2M029
Master of Social Sciences in Sports Coaching and Management
(1-year Full-time / 2-year Part-time)
Application Deadline for Non-local Applicants (2025 Intake)
31 May 2025
MSocSc(SCM) Programme Orientation & Academic Workshop [Completed]
The MSocSc(SCM) orientation session for 2024 intake students was held face-to-face at 18:20 on 26 August 2024 (Monday). An academic workshop was offered to all new students on the same day.
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For other useful information, please visit "Registration and Orientation for Taught Postgraduate Programmes (2024/25)"
INTRODUCTION
MSocSc(SCM) targets students who plan to pursue careers related to sports coaching and management. As a postgraduate programme, applicants are required to have basic knowledge in sports-related subjects or demonstrate outstanding performance at least in one sport before their admission.PROGRAMME FEATURES
MSocSc(SCM) will provide students with advanced knowledge and practical experiences in sports coaching and management to address the urgent community needs of improving personal health by providing trained professionals. It will cover various essential elements, ranging from sports technology, performance analysis, trends and development, basic skills in writing funding proposal, and marketing strategies in sports industry. Graduates are expected to pursue a coaching or management career in different sports populations varying from community clients to professional athletes.Highlights of MSocSc(SCM)
- Experiential Learning in Sports Industries
- Highly Business-oriented
- Dialogue with CEOs and Senior Managers in the Sports Field
- Student Awards for Elite Athletes and Students with Outstanding Academic Performance
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PROGRAMME AIMS AND OBJECTIVES
The programme aims to:- promote a comprehensive understanding of sports coaching and management;
- enhance competence in coaching and management through various elements ranging from sports performance analysis to marketing strategies in sports industry; and
- develop leadership in sports coaching and/or management industry.
- demonstrate the mastery and application of coaching and management ability in sports industry;
- synergize scientific and evidence-based strategies for sports coaching and management;
- develop leadership in planning and implementing coaching programme and/or policy in sports industry.
PROGRAMME STRUCTURE
The programme comprises 24-credit-points (cps) with 3 core courses (9 cps). All students need to take 3 core courses (9 cps). Students should further take either 5 elective courses (15 cps), or 3 elective course (9 cps) plus a Master’s thesis (6 cps), to add up to 24 cps for graduation.
| One-year Full-time / Two-year Part-time | |
|---|---|
| 3 Core Courses |
＋5 Elective Courses
OR ＋3 Elective Course and 1 Thesis |
PROGRAMME CURRICULUM
The 3 core courses provide students with knowledge and skills related to sports coaching and management. To strengthen students’ knowledge in different domains, a pool of 8 electives are provided for students to select for completing the programme.For students who choose to work on the Master’s thesis, they will be assigned with a supervisor who will guide them through a sports coaching and management-related research project.
| Course Title | Cps |
|---|---|
| Core Courses | |
| Administration and Management Leadership in Sports | 3 |
| Research Methodology in Sports Coaching and Management | 3 |
| Theory and Practice of Sports Coaching | 3 |
| Elective Courses | |
| Experiential Learning in Sports Industry# | 3 |
| Conditioning and Injury Prevention | 3 |
| Current Issues and Trends in Sports Coaching and Management | 3 |
| Mental Preparation and Performance in Sports | 3 |
| Physiology and Nutrition for High Performance | 3 |
| Sports Marketing and Business Management | 3 |
| Sports Policy and Development | 3 |
| Sports Coaching and Management for Selected Populations | 3 |
| Thesis | |
| Master's Thesis | 6 |
#This course is subject to quota availability
Disclaimer
Any aspect of the course and course offerings (including, without limitation, the content of the course and the manner in which the course is taught) may be subject to change at any time at the sole discretion of the University. Without limiting the right of the University to amend the course and its course offerings, it is envisaged that changes may be required due to factors such as staffing, enrolment levels, logistical arrangements, curriculum changes, and other factors caused by unforeseeable circumstances. Tuition fees, once paid, are non-refundable.
Disclaimer
Any aspect of the course and course offerings (including, without limitation, the content of the course and the manner in which the course is taught) may be subject to change at any time at the sole discretion of the University. Without limiting the right of the University to amend the course and its course offerings, it is envisaged that changes may be required due to factors such as staffing, enrolment levels, logistical arrangements, curriculum changes, and other factors caused by unforeseeable circumstances. Tuition fees, once paid, are non-refundable.
MEDIUM OF INSTRUCTION
The medium of instruction is English.TEACHING VENUE
Classes in the same or different semester(s) may be scheduled on weekday daytime/evenings, weekends and/or during long holidays at the Tai Po Campus / Tseung Kwan O Study Centre / North Point Study Centre / Kowloon Tong Satellite Study Centre and/or other locations as decided by the University.
TUITION FEE
This programme is offered on a self-funded basis. The tuition fee for the whole Programme is HK$159,840 (2025 cohort), which is provisional and subject to adjustment. Tuition fees paid are normally not refundable or transferable.ENTRANCE REQUIREMENTS
- Applicants should normally hold a recognized Bachelor's degree in sports or a closely related subject; or local elite athletes or Regional/National elite athletes with a recognized Bachelor's degree or other equivalent qualifications; and
- Applicants whose entrance qualification was obtained from an institution in a non-English speaking system should normally fulfil one of the following minimum English proficiency requirements (Note 1):
-IELTS 6.0; or
-Grade C or above in GCSE / GCE OL English; or
-a TOEFL score of 80 (internet-based test); or
-Band 6 in the Chinese Mainland’s College English Test (CET) (a total score of 430 or above and the test result should be valid within two years); or
-Other equivalent qualifications.
The results of IELTS/TOEFL provided should be within two years (i.e., for the 2025/26 intake, the IELTS/TOEFL test must be obtained on or after 1 Jan 2023); and
The results of IELTS/TOEFL should be “taken in test centres” (i.e., tests taken online such as IELTS indicator/IELTS Online and TOEFL Home Editions are NOT accepted).
Note 1: Regional/National elite athletes who do not meet the English Language Requirements of the University:
- will be considered for admission on an individual basis; and if selected,
- will be required to successfully complete an additional English enhancement course offered by the Centre for Language in Education (CLE) of the University during the study period on a self-financing basis in order to meet the graduation requirements.
- Eligible applicants may be invited for admission interview.
Important Note
EdUHK does not encourage students to entrust their application to any third party agents and we always contact applicants directly on updates regarding the applications. You must complete and submit your own application and provide your own personal and contact details. Please refer to the official EdUHK channels, such as programme websites and the admission system, for the required information to complete your application.
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