Global Sport Management in the United Kingdom
Undergraduate and graduate students in Sport Management and related disciplines will have the opportunity to visit sport facilities and meet with professionals covering a multitude of sports and diverse approaches to sport management in London, England and Edinburgh and Glasgow, Scotland. From tennis, soccer, and motorsport in London to golf, curling, and traditional highland games in Scotland, students will learn first-hand about the different approaches to sport and sport management across cultures.
Tentative Program Dates
- Depart U.S. on Sunday, May 17, 2026
- Arrive in London, England on Monday, May 18, 2026
- Visits in London, May 18-24, 2026
- Travel by train to Edinburgh, Scotland on Sunday, May 24, 2026
- Visits in Edinburgh, Glasgow, and St. Andrews, Scotland, May 24-May 30, 2026
- Return to London, May 30, 2026
- Depart London for return to the U.S. on Saturday, May 31, 2026
London: While in London, the group may visit sites such as Wembley Stadium (home of the English national soccer team and second-largest stadium in Europe), Charlton Football Club, the All England Lawn Tennis Club (host of the Wimbledon Championships), and take part in lectures from industry experts in talent development, event management, or similar areas.
Scotland: In Scotland, activities may include a tour of Celtic Park Stadium and museum in Glasgow, a visit to Murrayfield Stadium with a tour and talk by staff of the Scottish Rugby Union, opportunities to learn the sport of curling and to experience traditional Highland Games, and a visit to the world renowned St. Andrews Golf Club.
Several times during the program, students will have the opportunity to meet with individuals currently employed in the sporting industry for course-related discussions and debriefings. Outside of sports-related visits, students will have some free time in both London and Edinburgh to pursue activities of interest to them.
Students will earn three credit hours (undergraduate or graduate) in HSES 598 Special Course: Global Sport Management. While abroad, students and faculty will meet regularly to discuss the implications of their experiences on their understanding of the profession. A written reflection on the trip will be due in the weeks after return to the U.S.
Students will be housed in double or triple occupancy hotel rooms in London and in student hostel accommodations in Scotland. Breakfast is provided daily and several group lunches or dinners are also provided throughout the program.
All students have unique things to consider when studying abroad. A Traveler Profile is a set of personal factors, characteristics or life experiences that could impact daily life abroad. Your individual Traveler Profile may include things such as your age, foreign language proficiency, gender, medical history, medication use, mental health, mobility, piercings and tattoos, travel experience, and more.
SAGE is dedicated to creating international engagement opportunities that meet the needs of all our students and providing resources to support you through the process of studying abroad. Before selecting a program, consider how your Traveler Profile may impact your experience abroad in unique ways and talk with your Program Coordinator about any program-specific concerns. Students with documented disabilities should discuss any accommodation needs with their Program Coordinator early in the planning process.
Check our Traveler Profile pages linked below for information specific to you and other students who may be on your program.
- Adult Learners and Non-Traditional Students
- First Generation Students
- Physical and Mental Health Histories
- Religious, Spiritual, and Non-Religious Students
- Sexual and Gender Diversity
- Students of Color Abroad
- Students with Children
- Students with Financial Need
- Veterans, Active Duty, and ROTC
- Visible and Invisible Disabilities
This program is open to all undergraduate or graduate degree-seeking students from any accredited U.S. college or university with an interest in Sport Management, Exercise Science or related disciplines. Minimum 2.5 GPA. Exceptions considered after submission of a petition.
Program Cost for Global Sport Management
Dr. Austin C. Bogina is the Undergraduate Program Director of Sport Management and an Assistant Teaching Professor at the University of Kansas. He also helps lead the Department of Health, Sport, and Exercise Science’s Name, Image, and Likeness certification. A Southeast Kansas native and farm kid from Arma, Dr. Bogina graduated from Pittsburg State University in 2016, with a Bachelor of Science in Elementary Education (Kindergarten-6th), followed by a Master of Science (2019) and Doctorate (2022) in Sport Management from the University of Kansas, both with an emphasis in entrepreneurship. He is passionate about teaching, research, entrepreneurship, business development, sports, traveling, running, and the great outdoors. Dr. Bogina led the Global Sport Management in the U.K. program in summer 2025.
Email: austinbogina@ku.edu