Master of Social Sciences in Sports Coaching and Management

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課程

A1M097

1-year, Full-time

C2M029

2-year, Part-time

Programme Leader

鄭晨博士

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Office︰(852) 2948 7153 / (852) 2948 7844
WhatsApp︰9080 6394
WeChat ID︰MSocSc_SCM

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(852) 2948 7848

Email

mssscm@eduhk.hk

Programme Office Address

D4-2/F-02,
Department of Health and Physical Education
The Education University of Hong Kong
10 Lo Ping Road,
Tai Po, New Territories,
Hong Kong

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Programme 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

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.

On successful completion of the programme, students will be able to: 

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

*Applicable to 2025/26 and onwards intakes

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

Research Methodology in Sports Coaching and Management

Administration and Management Leadership in Sports

Elective Courses

Experiential Learning in Sports Industry^#

Conditioning and Injury Prevention

Current Issues and Trends in Sports Coaching and Management

Mental Preparation and Performance in Sports

Physiology and Nutrition for High Performance

Sports Marketing and Business Management

Sports Policy and Development

Sports Coaching and Management for Selected Populations

Thesis

Master’s Thesis

^#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.

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$175,920 (2026 cohort), which is provisional and subject to adjustment. Tuition fees paid are normally not refundable or transferable.

Entrance Requirements

Applicant 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 is obtained from an institution in a non-English speaking system should normally fulfil one of the following minimum English proficiency requirements (Note):

- Overall score of IELTS 6.0 (academic version)^#; or
- TOEFL (internet-based test)^#: Score of 80 (for tests taken before 21 January 2026) Score of 4.0 (for test taken from 21 January 2026 onwards); or
- Band 6 in the College English Test (CET)^# with a total score of 430; or
- Grade C or above in GCSE / GCE OL English; or
- Other equivalent qualifications.

^# The test should be taken in test centres and the result should be valid within two years
(i.e., for the 2026/27 intake, the test must be obtained on or after 1 Jan 2024).
TOEFL Home Editions, TOEFL MyBest Score, IELTS Indicator, IELTS Online, IELTS One Skill Retake, Duolingo and National Postgraduate Entrance Examination (全國碩士研究生招生考試) are NOT acceptable.

Note: Regional/National elite athletes who do not meet the English Language Requirements of the University:

may be considered on an individual basis based on the interview performance, subject to a limited quota; 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.

3. 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.

Notes for Application

1
Submission of Documents

(i) Your ID card copy named “ID Card_Your English Full Name”
(ii) Scanned copyies of your academic qualification(s) in ONE pdf file named “Academic Qualifications_Your English Full Name”  (List of academic documents: (final) transcript, degree and/or graduation certificate(s), graduation verification report, testimonail etc.)
(iii) English language test report(s)* in ONE PDF file named “English Test Report_Your English Full Name” (iv) Sports / Health-related Supporting Document(s) in ONE PDF file named “Supporting Docs_Your English Full Name”
(v) A 2-page Personal Statement and A 2-page CV in ONE PDF file named “Personal Statement & CV_Your English Full Name”
(vi) Certificate / Proof of Regional or National Elite Athletes 運動員證書# named “Athlete Identity_Your English Full Name”

*Applicable to applicants whose entrance qualification was obtained from an institution in a non-English speaking system.  #Applicable to athlete applicants.

TIPS:
-Please refer to Submission of Supporting Documents for details.
-Please make use of the file names to indicate your uploaded documents. For examples:  

(i) ID Card_Chan Tai Man
(ii) Academic Qualifications_Chan Tai Man
(iii) English Test Report_Chan Tai Man
(iv) Supporting Docs_Chan Tai Man
(v) Personal Statement & CV_Chan Tai Man
(vi) Athlete Identity_Chan Tai Man

2
Interview Arrangement

Eligible applicants will normally receive the interview invitation (via email) within a month after applicatin submission. It will be an individual Zoom interview to be conducted in English.

3
Application Result

The application result will normally be released to successful applicants within a month after the interview. Applicants who do not receive any updates from our Registry may deem your applications unsuccessful.

Important Notes for Students from Chinese Mainland on Overseas Credential Evaluation (國(境)外學歷學位認證)

Students who have fulfilled the programme requirements will be conferred the degree upon the approval of the University’s Academic Board. The University bears no responsibility for the evaluation of its degrees outside of Hong Kong. Students are advised to consult with the relevant authority(ies) for the prevailing rules/regulations.
Individuals who would seek qualification certification in Chinese Mainland after graduation should contact the Chinese Service Centre for Scholarly Exchange (CSCSE) 中國(教育部) 留學服務中心 (https://www.cscse.edu.cn) for updated details.
The certification in Chinese Mainland is an independent process from the conferral of academic qualification in Hong Kong by the University. For the avoidance of doubt, no warranties are given in respect of individual graduate’s qualification certification or recognition in Chinese Mainland or any other professional qualification or license outside Hong Kong.
CSCSE takes a very prudent approach in evaluating each application, including the students’ residential period in Hong Kong during the entire study period. When evaluating graduates’ credentials, the full border entry and exit records of individual applicants will be examined.
Students who would pursue credential recognition should be aware that short stays in Hong Kong during the study period may not fulfil the CSCSE residential requirements, leading to possible uncertainty and risks to their credential recognition.
Students are seriously advised to consider the above when making personal plans, such as accommodation and travel plans from Hong Kong, etc. and make necessary arrangements where appropriate.
It is the responsibility of the students to be familiar with and comply with the University regulations and guidelines governing the Taught Postgraduate Programmes. Students should refer to the Graduate School website for the General Academic Regulations and the Code of Practice for Taught Postgraduate Programmes for details.
Students should consult with CSCSE if they have any enquiries.

1 June 2025

Disclaimer:
 Every effort has been made to ensure that information contained in this website is correct. Changes to any aspects of the programmes may be made from time to time due to unforeseeable circumstances beyond our control and the University reserves the right to make amendments to any information contained in this website without prior notice. The University accepts no liability for any loss or damage arising from any use or misuse of or reliance on any information contained in this website.   The University is committed to uphold the educational quality and standard of the programmes it offers. The University, being funded by the University Grants Committee (UGC), is one of the nine self-accrediting institutions in Hong Kong. In addition, the quality of the educational experience in all programmes offered by the UGC-funded universities is subject to the quality assurance process administered by the Quality Assurance Council of the UGC.   Individuals who wish to apply for qualification certification in Chinese Mainland after graduation should contact the CSCSE (website: https://zwfw.cscse.edu.cn/cscse/lxfwzxwsfwdt2020/xlxwrz32/index.html) directly for updated details and confirmation. The certification in Chinese Mainland is an independent process from the conferral of academic qualification in Hong Kong by the University. For the avoidance of doubt, no warranties are given in respect of individual graduate’s qualification certification or recognition in Chinese Mainland or any other professional qualification or license outside Hong Kong.

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