Description

Mission of the ΜΑ Sport Development & Management is to provide students with the theoretical and practical skills in order to be able to adapt and evolve in the modern and rapidly growing field of sport industry. Taking advantage of the current developments, the programme integrates all the contemporary aspects of the sport industry aiming to enable graduates to acquire a deep knowledge in a wide range of related tasks: strategic management, budgeting, human resources, marketing/sponsorship, venue management, legal issues etc. The main goal of the postgraduate programme is to equip students with the necessary skills to ensure their professional evolution, along with their aspiration to further their academic endeavors.

Duration: 1 year

Modules

• • • Research Methods in Sport
    • Monitoring and Evaluation in Sport
    • Theory and Practice in Sport Development
    • Sport Policy and Practice
    • Professional Practice
    • International Sport, Business Culture and Media
    • Research Paper

Career Prospects

ΜΑ Sport Development and Management graduates will have the unique opportunity to invest their knowledge and skills and explore a plethora of related sectors that have a direct or indirect relationship with sport, such as tourism, hospitality, entertainment, and recreation. More specifically, they will be able to work at:

• Governmental entities (e.g. General Secretariat of Sport) or Municipalities (e.g. local youth and recreation programs).
• European and international federations (e.g. UEFA, FIFA, IAAF, FIBA).
• International organizations that handle sport-for-development projects (e.g., United Nations, UNESCO).
• Professional and amateur sport clubs handling participant fees, funding, and donations sport events.
• Private sport fitness entities, in terms of managing various functions of the business.
• Tourism and hospitality entities, where the sport manager organizes sport activities during all seasons.
• Commercial entities such as sport equipment and apparel entities, in terms of marketing and promotion.
• Non-profit organizations related to education, culture, and entertainment that also entail the sport-for-development concept.

Admission Requirements

The programme is addressed to a wide range of graduates and professionals who wish to distinguish themselves in the field of Sport Management.

Required documentation:

• • Completed application form
  • Copy of passport (page with your personal details and photo)
  • Certified English translation of High School Leaving Certificate and mark sheet or equivalent qualifications
  • Certified English translation of Bachelor’s Degree and transcripts
  • Proof of English language proficiency
  • Letter of recommendation / reference from academics or employers
  • Curriculum Vitae – CV
  • Evidence of work experience (where applicable)
  • Other certificates/degrees

The student must provide certified copies of official certificates from their previous institution. It should state that the student has completed the programme or qualification. Additional documentation may be required.

A personal interview complements the evaluation of the above documentation.

Academic Staff

The academic staff of the Faculty of Sport Sciences and Physical Education consists of highly skilled lecturers with graduate and doctoral degrees, teaching, research and consulting experience both in Greek and foreign academic organizations, as well as professional endeavors within the sport industry.

The Faculty Academic team has both the theoretical and practical experience to promote contemporary knowledge in all facets of the sport management field.