Comments about Sports Surface Technology MSc by Research - At the institution - Bedford - Bedfordshire
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Objectives
In an increasingly competitive market, managers of sports facilities need to possess a combination of high level technical, engineering and management skills in order to ensure business success. The postgraduate level Sports Surface Technology programme has been developed in collaboration with leading sports organisations and governing bodies, in response to the increased demand for multi-disciplinary managers, advisors and consultants in the sports surface management industry. The programme aims to provide you with an advanced theoretical and specialist understanding of the processes and practical tools necessary for effective sports turf management and to address real organisational problems in sports surface technology and management. This postgraduate level programme is currently the highest qualification available in this area and places graduates in a very strong position in this job market.
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Entry requirements
This course is suitable for graduates with science and engineering degrees keen to pursue careers in sports surface management; or high-achieving European students in the final year of a five-year diploma or on a three plus two year Masters programme; or graduates working in the sports surface industry keen to extend their qualifications.
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Academic title
Sports Surface Technology MSc by Research
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Course description
Key features of the Sports Surface Technology postgraduate level programme include:
* Funding available
* Tailored for industry
* Exceptional facilities unique to Cranfield
* Excellent career prospects
The sports and leisure industry is thriving. Over the past ten years it has been one of the fastest growing industries across Europe. Advances in sports surface engineering and technologies are required to cope with this increased activity, and there is an urgent need for multi-disciplinary managers, advisors and consultants for sports surface management.
Cranfield University's Sports Surface Technology MSc by Research develops multi-skilled professionals with the ability to apply advanced knowledge and skills to the successful engineering and management of sports surfaces.
This course is suitable for graduates with science and engineering degrees keen to pursue careers in sports surface management; or high-achieving European students in the final year of a five-year diploma or on a three plus two year Masters programme; or graduates working in the sports surface industry keen to extend their qualifications.
There are numerous benefits associated with undertaking a postgraduate programme of study Cranfield University. These include:
* Study in a postgraduate-only environment where Masters' graduates often go on to secure positions in full-time employment in their chosen field, or undertake academic research
* Receive instruction from leading academics as well as industrial practitioners
* Dedicated support for off-campus learners including extensive information resources managed by Cranfield University's library.
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