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MBA Program

MBA in Sports Management

MBA in Sports Management

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Format

10 months

Duration

15.000 EUR

Tuition fees

130+ countries

Learner Base
MASTER OF BUSINESS ADMINISTRATION

MBA in Sports Management

Next Intake
June 2023 (OPEN)

The MBA Degree in Sport Management is a program that examines the most important aspects of management applied to sport.

The program take place at the Geneva Campus, and additionally through live and prerecorded online lectures.

This professional MBA program will prepare you for a career in the sports industry. It will equip you with the necessary skills and knowledge to excel in various areas of the sports business world. In addition to marketing and management, you will also learn about the operation and maintenance of sports facilities.

The MBA focuses on 4 key areas that deal with sports management aspects:

  SPORTS INDUSTRY

  SPORTS MARKETING

  SPORTS MANAGEMENT

OPERATION & MAINTANCE OF SPORTS FACILITIES

Overall, the MBA in Sports Management is composed of 20 courses that will be taught by leading experts and business partners.

For the online learning system, we are using a platform used by Harvard and MIT

ONLINE GLOBAL MBA

PROGRAM OVERVIEW

  • 20 courses
  • 10 months
  • SSBM pluses
  • SSBM Connect
  • Top-notch e-learning platform
  • 60 ECTS credits

About the program

LEARNING OBJECTIVES

This program will help you to develop an integrated understanding of the essential aspects of sports management.

Overall, you will boost your career, employability and grow your professional network. The main objective of the MBA Degree in Sport Management is to guide you in your development as an integrated sport management professional and train you in the use of management tools to recognise business opportunities, establish strategies, anticipate changes, optimise resources and analyse information with sound judgement.

CURRICULUM

The MBA in Sports Management curriculum is composed of 20 courses that you can attend. 

The program curriculum is the following one:

  • Club and Team Management
  • Sport Organisation Management
  • FIFA – structure, operations, objectives
  • FIFPRO – structure and activities
  • FIBA – structure, objectives and operations.
  • UEFA- structure and functioning
  • Athletes management in practice
  • Running management business in sports without disputes
  • Media and public relationship
  • Positioning and Brand value in sports
  • Sponsorship
  • Event Management
  • General introduction in Sports Law
  • Match fixing
  • Structure of athlete transfers (football)
  • Sport finance
  • Commercial rights, Olympic Games case study
  • E-Sports
  • Leadership in Sports

* final list of available courses is subject to change

TEACHING METHOD

This program is delivered onsite and online, through prerecorded sessions. 

You also have the opportunity to increase your learning by attending our webinars.

Our interactive, supportive teaching model is designed for busy professionals and is delivered through our best-in-class learning management system.

MATERIALS

All reading materials for this course will be made accessible to you through the SSBM Online Learning Portal. Notes for each module are often downloadable, and you are able to save your current learning status and continue whenever you like.

DEGREE

Upon successful completion of the MBA program in Sports Management you will be awarded with an MBA degree delivered by SSBM Geneva.

Your MBA degree will be “MBA in Sports Management”.

 

 

LEARNING OUTCOMES

Upon the completion of the program, students will be able to:

• Assess the socio-economic and legal framework of a sports company so as to develop a strategic management plan.

• Recognise, negotiate and use the financial resources available to sustainably manage a sports entity.

• Identify indicators that allow fort he development of the potential of the people that make up a sports company.

• Design the commercial management of sports products and services through marketing strategies and plans.

• Financially manage sports infrastructures and facilities.

• Plan and manage sport events.

• Apply the knowledge and skills learned in a professional sport management environment.

• Prepare a business plan or project related to sport management.

Premium Knowledge

In-depth knowledge on the latest Sports Management topics. This knowledge will help you develop the necessary skills for your career.

Marketing & Management

You will get a develop the necessary skills within Marketing and Management that is focused in the sporting world.

Flexibility

Our MBA in Sports Management fits with working professional busy schedule by providing flexible study structure.

Take your career to a new level!

The curriculum is designed to help you:

  • Prepare for a career in the sports industry. This includes helping you develop the necessary skills and knowledge to excel in various areas of the sports business world. The curriculum focuses on marketing and management as well as operation and maintenance of sports facilities.

We focus in delivering top-notch knowledge outcome. We work with our students to evaluate the relevance of current and emerging Sports Management practice from an interdisciplinary perspective. Our aim is to guide our students to learn from experts in the Sports Management field.

This MBA program will help you to make strategic business decisions based Sports Management.

AVERAGE AGE

32

years old

INTERNATIONAL

130+

countries

WORK EXPERIENCE

7

years in average

Join a selected and experienced group of classmates, grow together and build a strong network. 

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MBA in Sports Management
Tuition Fees
Admissions
Curriculum

MBA in Sports Management

The MBA in Sports Management program is offered in English, brings 60 ECTS credits, and is organised into core courses and seminars. Earn your  MBA in Sports Management in 10 months or less. The MBA is a blended program and takes place on our Geneva campus and online.

The practical relevance and applicability of the curriculum are the focal points of this postgraduate program. The MBA in Sports Management contents cover a broad spectrum of relevant business and management topics. During your studies, you will gain access to productive practice-based projects and learn how to apply the curriculum directly to real life situations.

All of the lectures follow high standards and are delivered by our professors. Our professors will keep you engaged, motivated and will provide high quality teaching experience in order to leverage your professional development and advance your career.

Tuition Fees

The MBA in Sports Management: 15.000 EUR*

We offer various scholarship opportunities. We invite you to carefully check which one can apply to you.

* This price includes all online program related costs. Additional costs may apply in some circumstances. 

 

 

Admissions

– Undergraduate degree (Bachelor) from a recognized university or equivalent

– Grade transcripts

– Your CV or resume

– ID or passport copy

– One photo

Curriculum

The MBA in Sports Management curriculum is composed of 20 courses that you can attend. 

The program curriculum is the following one:

  • Club and Team Management
  • Sport Organisation Management
  • FIFA – structure, operations, objectives
  • FIFPRO – structure and activities
  • FIBA – structure, objectives and operations.
  • UEFA- structure and functioning
  • Athletes management in practice
  • Running management business in sports without disputes
  • Media and public relationship
  • Positioning and Brand value in sports
  • Sponsorship
  • Event Management
  • General introduction in Sports Law
  • Match fixing
  • Structure of athlete transfers (football)
  • Sport finance
  • Commercial rights, Olympic Games case study
  • E-Sports
  • Leadership in Sports

* final list of available courses is subject to change

The online teaching experience is an important factor when deciding to study online. At SSBM, we aim to provide a top-notch learning experience.
Do you want to see how our online teaching experience looks like? 

Online Teaching Experience

How about connecting with your peers, alumni, students, professors, industry leaders and companies we work with? “SSBM Connect” is a place where you can engage, interact and socialize with the SSBM community.

Online Learning Experience

SSBM enables this through our unique and innovative “eSSBM” platform where you can enjoy a top learning experience.

 

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Still Wondering Why Study at SSBM?

SSBM is a truly innovative and leading business and management school that aims at taking education to a new level!
We aim at providing a superior learning experience that will have a direct impact on your professional development.

With our unique programs you will strengthen your strategic visionefficiency and leadership to manage today’s organizations.

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