What is sports management and why should you consider a career in that field?
Many young people want to turn their passion into a profession and start a career in sports. However, becoming a top-level athlete and making a living from it is a privilege reserved for a select few.
Fortunately, you do not need to be a professional athlete to work in sports, since it is a booming industry, involving a wide range of professions. As a result, a growing number of students are turning to sports management, which brings together a host of specialisations such as marketing, communications, events management or business and management, opening up new doors.
Choosing sports management can be an excellent option for those wishing to develop a wide array of skills and combine it with a personal hobby. There’s one thing you need to remember: given the variety of careers available, there’s a place for you in sports management and business. Today, you have the chance to learn, grow and develop personally and professionally in a dynamic, humane field with strong values.
Why should you choose IUM’s MSc in Sport Business Management?
While passion is crucial to succeed in sports management, it must be accompanied by genuine technical expertise. Employers are constantly on the lookout for people who can provide them with practical solutions in terms of management, event organisation or brand communication. As a result, more and more sports management courses are being offered by business schools and higher education establishments in general.
To meet the needs of companies in the sports sector, the IUM has designed the MSc in Sport Business Management, a 16-month course that guides students towards full professionalization. Thanks to the professors-researchers and lecturers working in the sector, they will develop the knowledge and skills they need to flourish at international level in sports, entertainment and e-sport.
Finally, it’s worth highlighting that Monaco hosts many major sporting events, such as the F1 Grand Prix and the Rolex Monte-Carlo Masters, making the principality the ideal place to study sports management. By following this MSc, you will have the opportunity to work hand-in-hand with various institutions and companies to organise these events.
How to apply to the IUM’s MSc in Sport Business Management?
All applicants to IUM’s MSc in Sports Management need to have a bachelor’s degree (bac +3 or bac +4). Since this program prepares students for international careers, applicants are also asked to provide proof of their proficiency in English. TOEFL, IELTS, Cambridge test certificates are accepted..
By choosing the IUM, you are opting for a rich student life based on discovery and interculturality. There are many activities offered on campus, and you’ll have the opportunity to join a variety of sports, cultural or business associations.
What jobs and careers to consider after IUM’s MSc in Sport Business?
Whether at national or international level, sport as a whole has a powerful impact and offers nearly unlimited career opportunities. All sectors of activity can potentially present opportunities linked to sport.
What business sectors can be found in sports management?
As mentioned above, sports management relies on a wide variety of sectors and areas of activity. These are general specialisations that are not specific to sport, but which can be applied to this sector and allow you to consider stimulating careers where there is no room for boredom.
In sports management, jobs can be found in the following sectors:
- management;
- communication;
- marketing;
- events;
- business;
- distribution;
- transportation;
- finance;
- accounting;
- sponsorships;
- human resources;
- media/journalism.
What job can you apply to after studying sports management?
Given the diversity of sectors that can be applied to sport, it seems difficult to present all the possible professions in sport management. However, here is a selection of professions that you might consider after completing IUM’s MSc in Sports Business Management:
- sports manager
- sports event manager
- agent
- sport marketing manager
- communications officer
- stadium manager
- sponsorship manager
- sports journalist
- press agent
- e-sport manager
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