Overview

In the Degree Programme on International Sport Business Management from Lapland University of Applied Sciences, you will have the opportunity to develop your understanding of sustainable development in sport, financial management, sport marketing, entrepreneurship, sport tourism, event management and business design. Equipped with this strong foundation, you will be prepared to address real life challenges in the sports industry with confidence and readiness.

Once graduated you can start to look forward to a career in sports business and management. As an expert in several subjects including sustainability, project management and leadership, moving into the workplace or establishing your own business will come naturally as your next career step. The Arctic is a perfect location to develop your skills. Lapland is a region of sporting excellence, and we are ready to help you achieve your greatest self.

Future career prospects

Future career prospects for Sport Business Management -graduates are excellent. After graduation the work possibilities are various. You can work for example as a

Sports Marketing Manager

Sponsorship and Hospitality Manager

Head of Public Sport Services

Sales negotiator

Sports Project and Event planner

Entrepreneur

Sport and Sustainable Development Consultant

Sport Facility Manager.

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Swedish

Responsible business

Knowledge of tools

Marketing

Organizational behavior

Business communication

Internship promoting professional skills

Training promoting professional skills

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 42 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2027-08-25 00:00:00
- Apply before 2027-01-22 00:00:00

More details

Joint application deadline: 22 January

Separate application deadline: 11 August

Language

English

TOEFL^® IBT

60

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PTE Academic

55

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IELTS

6

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Credits

210 ECTS

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Rovaniemi, Finland

Disciplines

Management Studies Sports Management International Business View 14 other Bachelors in Management Studies in Finland

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Academic requirements

We are not aware of any specific GRE, GMAT or GPA grading score requirements for this programme.

English requirements

TOEFL^® IBT

60

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PTE Academic

55

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IELTS

6

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Other requirements

General requirements

Bachelor’s level studies are provided by both universities and universities of applied sciences (UAS). You can apply for most of the bachelor’s level studies conducted in English in joint application to higher education.

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Tuition Fees

Tuition fees are shown in and the most likely applicable fee is shown based on your nationality.

International Applies to you

Applies to you

Non-residents

9500 EUR / year

≈ 9500 EUR / year
EU/EEA Applies to you

Applies to you

EU/EEA Nationals

Free

Living costs

Rovaniemi

Finland

700 - 1100 EUR / month

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

Funding

1st year students: 20% Early Bird scholarship (€1,900) if they accept the study place, register and pay 80% of annual tuition (€7,600) within two weeks of acceptance.

3rd year students: €4,750 scholarship based on Finnish assessment test (YKI) and study progress with at least 120 credits completed and level 2 or 3 language proficiency.

4th year students: €1,500 (210 credits) or €3,000 (240 credits) scholarship based on YKI and study progress with at least 180 credits completed and level 3 language proficiency.

Discretionary scholarships: For non-EU/EEA students with separate application, covering 50% of annual tuition (provided retroactively) if they complete all studies, except the thesis, within the target time.

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Programme Structure

Key information

Duration

Start dates & application deadlines

Language

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Credits

Delivered

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Disciplines

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Academic requirements

English requirements

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General requirements

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Tuition Fees

International Applies to you

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Living costs

Rovaniemi

Funding

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