- A Bachelor degree is required.
- The school accepts documents in English, or one of the Swiss national languages, i.e. French, German and Italian. If not, an official notarized translation in English will be required.
Must be proficient enough for higher education studies. English language exam scores (issued in the last 12 months) are required for non-native speakers, or those who have not spent the last two years in full-time English education.
* The Les Roches Switzerland TOEFL testing code number is 9827
**IELTS Academic has four component (writing, reading, speaking, listening)
***Cambridge: First Certificate Exam (FCE) or Advanced Certificate (CAE)- please also provide statement of results
The dynamic and fast growing international sports and events industry provides exceptional career opportunities, as individual destinations, regions and even countries use sport as a means to diversify their economies while reinforcing their tourism and hospitality sectors.
This Master’s in sports management takes you beyond the field of play to explore in depth the business dimension of sports and events. Analyze the economics of sport at a local, national and international level, while learning how to plan and execute events successfully. You will graduate with knowledge and skills suited to management and administrative roles across the global sports sector.
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Across one intensive year of study you will learn on campus and on location, with academic modules that build a complete picture of the global sports and events industry.
The curriculum includes:
Semester 1:
Learn how sport functions as a global business, including the economics of sports events at all levels. Additionally, you will take a deep dive into sports marketing, with a special focus on brand building and analyzing consumer behavior.
Semester 2:
Broadening your scope of study towards international sporting events and federations, you will learn more about governance and stakeholder management, while also tackling ethical considerations and developing your leadership toolbox.
As a Master’s in events management alongside sports, the secrets of successful event execution will form a key portion of your second semester studies.
A business field trip builds your knowledge and network, while you can opt to complete your program with a professional internship or Applied Project.
Semester 3 : 6-month Internship or Master Thesis:
Your six-month professional internship will take you inside the sports, events or hospitality industries, exposing you to different roles within your chosen field of work.
In addition to the valuable professional experience, you will be required to reflect on your internship, enhancing your self-awareness of the competencies you’ve gained throughout your Master’s.
A six-month professional internship provides you with a gilt-edged opportunity to apply all you have learned in class in a top-end, real-world setting such as in luxury hotels, restaurants or retail outlets.
The Master’s in Sports Management and Events to open the doors to rewarding roles including:
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