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MBA in Sports Management (Geneva)

MBA in Sports Management (Geneva)
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MBA in Sports Management (Geneva)

The Swiss School of Business and Management and “All About Sports Education” collaborate to jointly deliver the MBA Degree in Sport Management.

The MBA Degree in Sport Management is a program that explores the fundamentals of management that concern the sport industry.

You are able to choose the campus-based program in Geneva, Switzerland or Zagreb, Croatia or you can study online on our SSBM virtual campus.

The main purpose of the MBA Degree in Sport Management is:

To assist you and provide you with guidelines throughout the program that will enhance your development as a professional in the sport management industry

  To acquire the knowledge of using various management tools that will enable you to recognise business opportunities

   To develop different strategies, forecast changes, optimise resources and examine information with sound judgement

The MBA Degree in Sport Management is suitable for:

  (Ex)athletes who want to pursue an official degree in sport management in order to enhance their professional career

Professionals who work in the business industry and want to specialize in the sports industry

Individuals seeking to educate themselves with a master’s degree specialized in sport administration and management

Professionals interested in pursuing a career in the sport industry

Overview

Degree

MBA Degree in Sport Management from Swiss School of Business and Management

Duration & ECTS

10 months, 60 ECTS

Start / End

Start: September

End: June

Location

Geneva, Switzerland

Language

English

Payments

Payment by installments available.

Single payment discounts available. 

Scholarships available.

Enrolment

Registration open until the start of the program. Limited number of places available.

Courses

8 Core + 10 Elective Courses available

Core and Elective Courses

Our unique program is composed of core and elective courses that deal with sport management topics such as*:

• Strategic Management in Sport
• Finance in Sport
• Organisational Behaviour and Leadership
• Sport Marketing and Sponsorship
• Project Management
• Facility Management
• Event Management
• Public Relations in Sports
• Business of Football, Volleyball, Martial Arts, Basketball
• Law and Policy
• Sport Broadcasting and TV rights Management
• Digital Marketing and Innovations
• Tourism and Sport
• Athlete Career Development
• etc.

* The final list of available courses is subject to change.

Learning Outcomes

Upon the completion of the MBA program, students will have the ability to:

  • Develop strategic management plans for a sports company by assessing socio- economic and legal frameworks
  • Use financial resources to manage a sports entity in a sustainable manner
  • Develop and identify indicators that form a sports organization
  • Develop marketing strategies that concern the design of commercial management of sport products and services
  • Manage financial activities involved in sport facilities and infrastructure
  • Apply the acquired knowledge and skills in the sport management industry
  • Discover the latest business and industry trends
  • Create a business plan/project connected to sport management
MBA in Sports Management
Tuition Fees
Admissions
Curriculum

MBA in Sports Management

The main purpose of the MBA Degree in Sports Management is to assist you and provide you with guidelines throughout the program that will enhance your development as a professional in the sport management industry. You will acquire the knowledge of using various management tools that will enable you to recognise business opportunities, develop different strategies, forecast changes, optimise resources and examine information with sound judgement.

Through our core courses and seminars, we highlight the importance of practical relevance and direct applicability.

The MBA program is offered in English and it is made up of 60 ECTS credits. The program is organised into core and elective courses. Earn your MBA in Sport Management in 10 months or more and build your on-the-job experience.

All of the lectures follow high educational standards and are delivered by our highly experienced lecturers. 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

MBA in Sports and Management: 15.000 EUR

Application fee: 200 EUR (non-refundable)

This price indicates the total price that you pay for all core and elective courses.

There are no other hidden costs or any other extra charges.

We offer various scholarship opportunities and we invite you to carefully check your eligibility to apply for one.

Admissions

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

– Minimum of two years‘ work experience

– Grade transcripts

– Your CV or resume

– ID or passport copy

– One photo

Curriculum

The curriculum of the MBA program in Sport Management is composed of core topics and elective courses that you can attend. We organize elective courses in collaboration with different industry partners on specific topics that are relevant to the global sport and management issues

Core Courses:
– Strategic Management in Sport
– Finance in Sport
– Organisational Behavior and Leadership
– Sport Marketing and Sponsorship
– Project Management
– Facility Management
– Event Management
– Public Relations in Sports

Elective Courses:
– Entrepreneurship
– Sport Broadcasting and TV rights Management
– Digital Marketing and Innovations
– Tourism and Sports
– Athlete Career Development
– Disable Sports
– Law and Policy
– Business of Football
– Business of Volleyball
– Business of Martial Arts
– Business of Basketball

* The final list of available courses is subject to change.

What our students say?

  • Adina Grecu

    “It is a great experience and I truly appreciate this chance that I have received, to study at SSBM Geneva, one of the top 10 European Business Schools offering online MBAs”.
    Adina Grecu, Head of Digital & Online Marketing , Switzerland

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  • Katarina Lasic

    “I completed the Executive MBA program and it has been quite an experience. I have enjoyed myself and my expectations have been exceeded”.
    Katarina Lasic, Finance Director, Novo Nordisk

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  • Alex E. Asampong

    “SSBM is highly efficient regarding information, assistance and all tools one needs to accomplish study successfully. Undoubtedly, I am very proud of my excellent experience with SSBM”.
    Alex E. Asampong, Lecturer Utrecht University, Netherlands

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  • David Annan

    “It was a great experience and I want to thank entire SSBM for an amazing support during my thesis. I’m also proud to be part of DBA mentors after I finished my DBA journey”.
    David Annan, Author and Lecturer, Kazakhstan

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  • Elisa Simeoni

    “SSBM offers high level education with experienced professors and effective learning. This is a great opportunity to boost my career and invest in quality education”
    Elisa Simeoni, Talent Manager, i-surance, France

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  • Aser Matter

    “The greatest benefit of the program was much more than the “piece of paper”…Thanks to the SSBM for the MBA program, I know that I have all of the tools to be a successful and ethical leader.”
    Aser Mater, Director, Jaz Hotel Group

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  • Apostol Georgiev

    “Studying at SSBM Geneva has been extremely impactful for the way I look at business organizations. There are so many things I’ve learned…”
    Apostol Georgiev, Risk consultant at Wells Fargo

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  • Lisa Tamilia

    “I am very impressed with my experience in the DBA program! It is also a great network and collaboration with a professional network of great students around the globe”
    Business Instructor, USA

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  • Rohini Ghavari

    “I’m very happy with the support of my mentor. It is really amazing and I’m enjoying my journey.”
    Rohini Ghavari, DBA Student, India

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  • Abraham G Melgar

    “All the programs at SSBM have been wonderful and the teachers were extremely helpful. In my specific case, the course that helped me pay for the entire MBA degree and set the foundation for my financial well-being in life is the finance course at SSBM”
    Abraham Melgar, Country Sales Manager, Bolivia

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Alumni

Networking is one of our core strategic directions.

SSBM has signed a strategic partnership with MBA Alumni club that enables SSBM’s students to become members of the MBA Alumni Club. This will provide our MBA students with new networking opportunities to connect with peers from the same as well as different industries, due to SSBM’s main objective to have a diverse student body.

 

Still Wondering Why Study at SSBM?

SSBM is a leading business and management school that strives to provide an innovative experience and take education to a new level.

We aim to provide a superior learning experience that will directly impact your professional development.

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

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