The sports market is a multibillion-dollar industry, experiencing rapid expansion in regions such as China, Russia, Brazil and the Middle East. The industry offers diverse and dynamic opportunities to graduates, ranging from professional sports to managing events and corporate sponsorship. Professionals who want to work in this field require an innovative, creative mindset and an increasingly specialized skill set. This program prepares students to meet these challenges through courses in sports marketing and management, and financial management as applied to sport and sponsorship.
Duration: Three terms/one year (full time) or six terms/two years (part time)
Start dates: October, January & March
Number of credits: 90 ECTS
Students gain the knowledge necessary to become successful sports managers, through case study research, company visits and routine networking with industry professionals. In addition to the managerial training they receive in a classroom setting students will also:
The MBA with a major in sports management provides students with comprehensive knowledge of business disciplines as well as specific skills in the sports industry. Graduates may be interested in the following careers.
Areas of Work
The MBA with a major in sports management provides students with business know-how and knowledge for working in the world of sports. Graduates of this degree may be interested in working in the following areas.
Career Services
From career counseling and mentoring to advice on personal branding and networking, EU’s career services department is on hand to provide one-to-one careers coaching and access to a network of over 30,000+ alumni. In addition, the annual EU Talent Day and global alumni events are held to give students a platform on which to build strong business connections.
International: Our student body comprises more than 100 nationalities, with 98% of students speaking two or more languages.
Small class sizes: Greater interaction between students and faculty guarantees heightened academic achievement.
All classes taught in English: Including assignments, lectures, exams and the final business plan.
Experiential learning: The case study method and a pragmatic approach are two of our most effective tools.
Outstanding faculty: Our team is composed of highly qualified academics, entrepreneurs, consultants and business leaders.
Ranked among the best: Programs within our network are consistently featured in the top tier of global and European rankings.
Building a business personality: We are committed to encouraging students to build the most valuable brand they can market: themselves.
EU Business School delivers an outstanding business education on its campuses located in vibrant, cosmopolitan cities as well as on our digital campus. High-level academics, consultants, entrepreneurs and business leaders teach EU’s innovative business programs in English to a multicultural student body of 100+ nationalities. Immersed in real-world business environments through company visits and guest speaker events, among others, students gain privileged insights into how companies really work, giving them a competitive edge in today’s fast-paced business world.
Visit the MBA in Sports Management page on the EU Business School (Geneva Campus) web site for more details!
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