Sports Business Management
Do you really love sports? Do you dream of a career in the dynamic world of sports, where you can organize events, manage teams, and help shape sporting success? If you are, then our certificate in Sports Business Management is perfect for you.
Reach the top in sports law and management with our university-level certificate! This exceptional program will help you to gain the skills and knowledge you need to be a winner in the highly competitive sports industry. Give your career a powerful boost and celebrate your victories.
Profile
| Qualification: | Gold: Diploma of Advanced Studies in Sports Business Management (30+ ECTS plus exam module) |
| Study duration: | Two to four semesters, depending on the course taken |
| Start of studies: | First class starts in January 2025 Next class starts in winter semester 2025/26 |
| Registration deadline: | To start in January 2025: 15 October to 1 January To start in winter semester 2025/26: 1 June to 1 September |
| Costs: | Basic curriculum per module (5 ECTS, 1 semester): €800 From the winter semester 2025/26: |
Target Groups
This continuing education program is aimed at:
- People in sports management (directors, board members, managing directors and team leaders),
- Sportsmen and -women
- Sports officials,
- Sports journalists,
- Holders of honorary posts in sport and
- University graduates with an affinity for sport
Further Information and Application
Visit us on our website. You will find all further information you need there and can register directly for the program.
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Admission requirements
Admission to the “Sports Business Management” postgraduate course is open to anyone who has successfully completed a university degree or can prove that they have completed an advanced degree in a related subject (e.g., law, sport, social work, economics, psychology) or have acquired the necessary aptitude in their profession. Officials in sports clubs and sports associations, people working in sports journalism and employees from authorities responsible for sports are also admitted.
Course content and organization
The program has a modular structure and is divided into a basic curriculum and a specialization curriculum. The basic curriculum comprises a total of 20 ECTS credits, while the specialization curriculum comprises at least 10 ECTS credits. This structure ensures a sound basic education, which is supplemented by specialized content in the in-depth curriculum. The total study time is therefore 750-900 semester hours over two semesters and is divided between on-site learning, self-study and e-learning. The structure allows for flexible adaptation to individual learning needs and professional and sporting commitments.
Basic curriculum: Study structure and costs
The basic curriculum comprises four modules, each worth 5 ECTS credits. However, modules can also be taken individually.
Modules:
- Module 1: Sports & Law, Basic Course (5 ECTS)
- Module 2: Sports & Law, Specialization Course (5 ECTS)
- Module 3: Business Administration Basics I & II (5 ECTS)
- Module 4: Sport, Digitalization & Digital Transformation (5 ECTS)
Costs:
- One module in the basic curriculum (5 ECTS, 1 semester): €800
- Basic curriculum (20 ECTS, 2 semesters): €3200
Specialization stage: Study structure and costs
There are four modules to choose from, at least two of which must be completed.
Modules:
- Module 5: Sport & Business Administration (5 ECTS)
- Module 6: Sport & Law, Contract Design/Compliance (5 ECTS)
- Module 7: Diversity, Equity & Inclusion in Sport (5 ECTS)
- Module 8: Sustainability in Sport (5 ECTS)
Costs:
- One module in the specialization curriculum (5 ECTS, 1 semester): €800
- Examination module for the Diploma of Advanced Studies (5 ECTS, 1 semester): €600
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The FernUniversität in Hagen is Germany’s only state-run distance-learning university. It has 50 years of experience and is the largest university in Germany in terms of active students. Thanks to the flexible study system, the FernUniversität is the ideal choice for the following:
- Working professionals
- People bringing up families
- People with disabilities or chronic illnesses
- Students abroad
- Refugees
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Questions about Studying
Ass. jur. Michael Wolf
Email: info-weiterbildung
Phone: +49 2331 987-2226
Office hours: Mon - Fri: 9 a.m. to 3 p.m.
