German Sport University Cologne campus

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MSc Sport Management at German Sport University Cologne

German Sport University Cologne, Germany

Programme overview

Programme (SMA) combining management, economics, research and international perspectives for graduates aiming at leadership and specialist roles in the international sport industry. 30 places per cohort.

Department: Institute of Sports Economics and Sports Management  |  Duration: 4 semesters (120 credit points)  |  Study mode: Full-time; English-taught  |  Intake: Winter semester  |  Location: Köln, Nordrhein-Westfalen, Germany

What you will study

12 modules including the Master's thesis, on sport management, economics and research methods, taught by the Institute of Sport Economics and Sport Management with international lecturers and practitioners; classes on campus two to three days per week.

Career pathways

Leadership and specialist roles in general sport management, strategy, marketing, budgeting, personnel management and consulting with sport organisations, federations, professional clubs, agencies and consultancies; academic career and doctoral study.

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Application information

Entry requirements

Bachelor's degree (at least 180 ECTS) with a main orientation in sport science (at least 90 credits), economics or business administration, communication science with marketing focus, or law; at least about 10 credits in statistics or methodology. Selection by CV and letter of motivation. English proof: TOEFL iBT 95, IELTS Academic 7.0 or Cambridge CAE at C1 (waived for native speakers and applicants with an English-taught Bachelor's degree in the EU or an English-speaking country). Application deadlines: 31 May (non-EU applicants), 15 July (German and EU applicants).

Intake: Winter semester

Duration: 4 semesters (120 credit points)

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