Bachelor of International Business Management with a specialization in Sports Management

Presentation: Bachelor of International Business Management with a specialization in Sports Management

Geneva Business School's Bachelor of International Management with a specialization in Sports Management provides students the possibility of combining their passion for sports with an in-depth understanding of business management, developing expertise in sports marketing, financing, event promotion and organization, communication, facilities management and the development of sports branding. 

About

Students will acquire organization and communication skills & tools to manage sports events, teams, federations and sports clubs, as they also have the possibility of networking with professionally active faculty members and guest speakers, who work and represent various sports organizations.

Over the course of this program students will:

• Develop the communication and technical skills required to become an effective industry professional.
• ​Gain insight into practical business planning and management.
• Learn how to efficiently plan sporting events, manage team organization, merchandising, and marketing.

Course content

Course format: 

On campus 

Qualifications/expertise after completing the program

 
With a bachelor in Sports Management, graduates can aspire to work as:

• Product Management Directors
• Gameday Operations Managers
• Public Relations Representatives
• Business Analysts
• Athletic Directors
• Sports Agents
• Event Managers
• Marketing Directors
• Social Media Managers

Entry requirements

Students who wish to apply to a Geneva Business School bachelor's degree must have successfully completed their final secondary school examinations and any other required examinations qualifying them for university admission in their country or in the country where their secondary school studies took place.  

• Swiss Maturité, International Baccalaureate of minimum 30 points, 3 A-levels, high school diploma or equivalent 
• IELTS 6.0 / TOEFL 70 (official English exam results) or proof of studying previously in an English-speaking environment for a minimum of 3 years
• A scanned copy of all required academic diplomas, transcripts, and academic certificates
• A 500-word written response to a business case study
• An interview with a representative from the academic team on their chosen campus. Their response to the case study will be discussed in the interview.
• Photocopy of valid passport / national ID
• 1 reference letter from a former teacher or employer

Admission criteria: 

Other application costs: 

• Administration fee - One time fee to be paid after being accepted and before receiving the Final Acceptance Letter: 1900 €

Course cost description: 

Application Fee: €150 (Non-refundable, paid upon application)

Administration Fee: € 1,900 (One time fee, refund of 80% if the entry visa or the residence permit is refused by the Visa Authorities)

Tuition per semester: € 6,950 (Total 3 year program / 6 semesters) (Refund of 100% if the entry visa or the residence permit is refused by the Visa Authorities)

Total: € 43,750
 

Application cost description: 

Application Fee: EUR 150 (non-refundable, paid upon application)
Administration Fee: EUR 1,900 (one-time fee, 80% refund if the entry visa or residence permit is refused by the visa authorities)