Master of Business Administration (MBA) in Sports Industry Leadership

Real business mastery and industry access to lead the future of sport in Africa and beyond.

SAQA ID No. 117681NQF Level 9210 Credits2 yearsOnline
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This is a high-level MBA programme that delivers the full weight of traditional management theory – leadership, strategy, and financial mastery – filtered through the lens of the sports industry.

Real business mastery and industry access to lead the future of sport in Africa and beyond. Sport in South Africa is more than a passion, it’s a powerful economic engine and a pillar of our social fabric. But today, success in the sports industry demands more than talent. It demands strategy, leadership, and financial expertise.

That’s why we built this MBA. Purpose- designed for a growing, commercially dynamic sector, we equip you with the skills to lead at the intersection of sport, economic development, and transformation – in South Africa and on the world stage.

Curriculum

Module Breakdown Year 1
Semester 1 NQF Level
Strategic Marketing Management9
Strategic Information & Technology Management9
Strategic Financial Management9
Semester 2NQF Level
Research Methodology9
International Business Strategy9
Strategic Leadership9
Module Breakdown Year 2
Semester 1NQF Level
Innovative Talent Management9
Managing Digital Transformation9
Strategic Operations Management9
Semester 2NQF Level
Mini Dissertation9
Plus one elective from: • Sport Business Strategy & Governance • Emerging & Disruptive Technologies Influencing Sports Management • Preparing for 2nd and 3rd Careers Post Sports • Women in Leadership and Sport • Project Management

Requirements

You can gain admission to the Bachelor of Science in Information Technology if you meet one of the following:

  • Honours Degree or Postgraduate Diploma

  • Relevant Work Experience

  • Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL)

  • Entrance Test

Possible Career Paths

  • Sports Administration & Governance
  • Commercial & Sponsorship Leadership
  • Sports Media & Broadcasting
  • Athlete Representation & Management
  • Event & Stadium Management

Accreditation

Richfield Graduate Institute of Technology (Pty) Ltd is accredited by the Council on Higher Education (CHE), registered with the Department of Higher Education & Training as a Private Higher Education Institution under the Higher Education Act, 1997, Registration Certificate No. 2000/HE07/008, registered with the South African Qualifications Authority (SAQA), endorsed by the South African Institute of Chartered Accountants (SAICA) – for the BCom AGA programme and has partnerships with global leaders such as IBM, AWS, Oracle, Cisco, and Salesforce for industry-recognised certifications.

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Prof. Thiriloshani Padayachee

Prof. Thiriloshani Padayachee

Master of Medicine in Bioethics and Health Law, Doctorate in Biotechnology, Masters in Biotechnology

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