Welcome

The Birkbeck Sport Business Centre is a dedicated research centre of Birkbeck, University of London. We bring together international experts in sport management to deliver high quality research.

As a respected academic research centre, we provide consultancy to many organisations involved in the business of sport. Our members also appear in leading academic journals and conferences.

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  • Demonstrating the Power of Data Analysis in Sport: The Case of Opta

    Opta, the world’s leading sports data company, featuring a May's seminar on the genesis of the sport analytics phenomenon - a nowadays indispensable tool in the sector.
  • Birkbeck features next International Sport Business Symposium in Buenos Aires

    Birkbeck Sport Business Centre is Full academic partner of the 6th International Sport Business Symposium
  • Sharing expertise through the Erasmus programme

    In March 2013, Dr Geoff Walters travelled to the Universidad Autónoma de Madrid as part of the Erasmus exchange programme and presented on the issue of sport event legacies
  • BSBC' s Sean Hamil gives guest lecture at University of Istanbul

    The efficiency of different ownership models of football clubs was discussed – there is currently a debate taking place in Turkey as to the most appropriate ownership model for the country’s sport’s clubs.

Why
Birkbeck?

Birkbeck is a world-class institution with a globally renowned reputation. We offer a number of advantages across a wide ranging set of university criteria. Read more >

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Courses

Our range of programmes will help you develop a deeper understanding of business management, marketing, governance and regulatory issues within the business of sport. Read more >

RESEARCH

The Birkbeck Sport Business Centre is founded on a strong track record of delivering internationally acclaimed research. Read more >