University of Warwick teams up with Aston Villa for masters course

Aston Villa Football Club is teaming up with the University of Warwick to develop a new masters degree programme in management.

The university said the partnership with the Premier League club would "unite world-class education, elite sport, and cutting-edge research".

The partnership will see a new masters of business administration (MBA) and masters of science (MSc) programme for people looking to pursue a career in sports management or the supply chain associated with professional sports.

Prof Andy Lockett, the Dean of Warwick Business School, said: "Together we aim to turn passion for sport into professional career opportunities."

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