Overview

Candidates in the Bachelor of International Management with specialization in Sports Management from Geneva Business School will be equipped to become effective leaders and managers in the sports industry. Throughout the course, they will:

Develop the communication and technical skills to be a key player in the sector

Gain insight into practical business planning and management

Learn how to efficiently plan sporting events, manage team organization, merchandising, and marketing

Career Options

Gameday Operations Manager

Public Relations Representative

Business Analyst

Athletic Director

Sports Agent

Event Manager

Marketing Director

Accreditation

Geneva Business School has received specialized accreditation for its business programs through the International Accreditation Council for Business Education (IACBE), the Association of Accredited Schools of Business International (AASBI), EDUQUA, and the Council for Higher Education Accreditation (CHEA). Geneva Business School has strong ties with partner universities, enabling exchange programs

Programme Structure

Beyond the main Business modules offered within each major, students take specialization courses that constitute their major, in the Sports Management case, such courses are:

Sports Organizations - Strategic Management

Media Relations & Communication in sport

The Business of Football

Sport in Consumer Culture

Sport and globalization

Emerging Technologies in the Sports Industry

International Sports Federations and Organizations

Sport Events and Facilities

Sports Industry Innovation, Creativity & Entrepreneurship

Sports Marketing

Managing Talent in the Sports Industry

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 36 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2023-09-18 00:00:00

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Starting 2024-02-17 00:00:00

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Language

English

IELTS

6

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TOEFL^® IBT

70

Credits

180 ECTS

Delivered

On Campus

Disciplines

Business Administration Sports Management View 4 other Bachelors in Sports Management in Switzerland

Academic requirements

GENEVA BUSINESS SCHOOL DOES NOT ACCEPT GMAT

English requirements

IELTS

6

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TOEFL^® IBT

70

Student insurance

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Additional medical costs (i.e. dental)
Repatriation, if something happens to you or your family
Liability
Home contents and baggage
Accidents
Legal aid

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Other requirements

General requirements

Swiss Maturité, International Baccalaureate of minimum 30 points, 3 A-levels, high school diploma or equivalent (Geneva Business School uses a country-specific admissions criteria for prospective bachelor’s students. Please contact our Admissions Department for more details.)
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

IELTS 6.0 / TOEFL 70 / DET 95-100 / TOEIC 650 (official English exam results) or proof of studying previously in an English-speaking environment for a minimum of 3 years

Tuition Fee

CHF 12,450 / semester

Living costs for Genève

1925 - 2850 CHF /month

Living costs

The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.

Funding

Studyportals Tip: Students can search online for independent or external scholarships that can help fund their studies. Check the scholarships to see whether you are eligible to apply. Many scholarships are either merit-based or needs-based.