BA Sport Science: Sociology and Economics at University of Stuttgart

Sport plays an enormously important role in modern society: Whether in daily news coverage of elite sports on TV, in newspapers, or on the internet, as an economic factor with considerable revenues, or as a key means of promoting individual health. Accordingly, there is a growing demand for qualified professionals in the fields of management, marketing, and the organisation of sports in the broadest sense. In the study programme Sport Science: Sociology and Economics, you acquire the necessary knowledge in sports science and business administration to take on leadership roles in sports-related organisations.

Duration: 6 semesters (3 years)  |  Study mode: full-time, German-taught  |  Intake: Winter semester  |  Location: Stuttgart, Baden-Württemberg, Germany

What you will study

In this study programme, you acquire the necessary knowledge and methods that qualify you for leadership positions in sports-related organisations: You receive an introduction to the various subdisciplines of sport science (e.g., sports medicine, training science, sports psychology, sports pedagogy). In the areas of sports sociology and sport management, you acquire fundamental knowledge and learn to apply it in sports-related fields (e.g., sports sponsorship, club and association development, sports administration).

Career pathways

Our graduates are qualified for conceptual work across the entire sports and event-related employment market.

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