Bachelor of Arts in Sports Management
DURATION
3 Years
LANGUAGES
English
PACE
Full time, Part time
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TUITION FEES
CHF 73,800 *
STUDY FORMAT
Blended, Distance Learning, On-Campus
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Introduction
Program duration: 3 up to 4 years, full-time
Program format: Full-time, Part-time, On-campus, Online, Hybrid
Program language: English
Degree awarded: BIM - Bachelor in International Management
Deadline: no deadline to apply
Locations: Amsterdam, Antwerp, Barcelona, Brussels, Geneva, Madrid, Milan, Tokyo, Zurich
Starting dates: 8
Program Duration
Full-time students can earn a Bachelor's degree in:
- 3 academic years (9 months each) for a total of 9 quarters of 20 credits each
- 4 academic years for a total of 12 quarters of 15 credits each, if spreading the workload
Kick-start your studies up to 8 times per year
Students can choose between multiple starting dates in fall, winter, spring, and summer of each academic year. Thanks to the program's modular course design and flexible structure, starting dates are available throughout the year in:
- October, November, January, February, April, May, July, or August
All campuses follow the same academic calendar.
Study Destinations
Students can transfer between campuses on a quarterly basis with guaranteed program compatibility. This allows for a continuous study-abroad experience across Europe and Asia.
The 9 global campus locations are in:
- Amsterdam, Antwerp, Barcelona, Brussels, Geneva, Madrid, Milan, Tokyo, and Zurich
All campuses are located in city centers of exciting destinations. Students are encouraged to transfer between campuses for one or more quarters, or they can choose a single campus. For shorter periods abroad, students can join seminar courses with visiting professors at various campuses throughout the year.
Accreditation
Upon successful completion of the study program, students receive an international private BIM - Bachelor in International Management - Sports Management degree, awarded by the school's headquarters in Zurich, Switzerland, based on the recommendation of the faculty from the local campuses where credits were earned.
Curriculum
Teaching Schedule
Courses are available in various formats, including daytime courses between 8.30 and 18.30, seminar courses with visiting professors on consecutive days, and several online courses available 24/7, or any combination in a blended format. Courses are typically scheduled in sessions of 3 hours each. Connect with an admissions advisor, or refer to the course planning once enrolled to find out more about course availability in specific formats throughout the academic year.
Program Requirements
| Courses | European Credits (EC) | |
| Core Courses | 12 | 60 |
| Courses related to Sports Management | 7 | 35 |
| Electives | 9 | 45 |
| Subtotal | 28 | 140 |
| Internship related to Sports Management | 30 | |
| Capstone related to Sports Management | 5 | |
| Extra-Curricular Activities | 5 | |
| Total | 180 |
Core Courses
- ACC1001 Principles of Accounting
- ACC3001 Cost Accounting
- ACC3002 Managerial Accounting
- BUS2002 Entrepreneurship
- CUL3001 Cross-Cultural Training
- ECO2004 Macro Economics
- ECO2005 Micro Economics
- ECO3001 Managerial Economics
- FIN1001 Principles of Finance
- FIN3001 Managerial Finance
- HUM2001 Human Resource Management
- HUM3001 Leadership
- HUM3002 Organizational Behavior
- INF2001 Information Systems
- MAN1001 Principles of Management
- MAN2003 Managing Growth
- MAN3001 Strategic Management
- MAR1001 Principles of Marketing
- MAR2002 Digital Marketing
- MAR3001 Consumer Behavior
- MAR3002 Marketing Communications
- MAR3003 Marketing Management
- OPE3001 Supply Chain Management
- QUA1002 Principles of Business Calculus
- as well as any course with the following course codes:
- BUS xxxx
- ECO xxxx
- FIN xxxx
- MAN xxxx
- MAR xxxx
Courses in Sports Management
- COM2006 - Media and Mass Communication (5)
- COM2007 - Public Relations (5)
- ECO2006 - Sports Economics (5)
- HUM2003 - Sports Coaching (5)
- MAR2004 - Sports Marketing (5)
- OPE2001 - Event Management (5)
- OPE2002 - Facility Management (5)
- OPE2005 - Introduction to Project Management (5)
- SPO2001 - Sports Management (5)
- SPO2201 - Undergraduate Research Project in Sports Management (5)
- SPO3101 - Contemporary Cases in Sports Management (5)
- INT4718 - Undergraduate Capstone Project in Sports Management (5)
Electives
Electives can be any course scheduled that does not already count towards other program requirements.
Admissions
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Scholarships and Funding
Scholarships are limitedly available, in the form of a fee reduction of the total program fees. Students can apply for a scholarship based on previous academic merit (minimum average grade of 80% or more). Scholarships are only available for full-time, on-campus students. Contact our admissions department directly for more information.
Rankings
UIBS has been ranked in Tier One of the CEO Magazine Global MBA Rankings 2024, placing among the top programs in Europe. Our Online MBA holds the #14 position worldwide, reflecting its excellence in digital learning. Additionally, UIBS is featured in the 2024 Global DBA Listing, reinforcing our leadership in doctoral business education. We are also proud to be recognized by QS Stars for our outstanding performance in teaching, online learning, business studies, and employability, underscoring our commitment to academic excellence and innovation.
Career Opportunities
Career Preparation and Job Placement
Our Careers Department supports students in planning their career paths by:
- organizing several career seminars
- offering meetings with business professionals interested in recruiting
- maintaining job and internship listings on our Careers Portal
Our study programs are designed to meet the demands of a broad range of business professions. Students are assisted with finding attractive internships and jobs with both local and multinational companies. Additionally, we also review students' CVs and provide useful tips for job interviews.
Dedicated Career Services
With the help of our dedicated career services and online career center, students and alumni receive the career support they need to help their professional careers take off.
Our career department organizes relevant career seminars and guest speaker events on a quarterly basis, while our online career center provides 24/7 access to the latest job offers and internship opportunities, along with a wide range of videos and articles offering helpful tips and advice.
Professional Career Perspectives
Our professional study programs prepare students for a wide range of professions across various industries. It is important to note that our programs do not aim for access to regulated professions or government employment. While access to government positions may be limited due to the private nature of our degrees, several alumni work for government authorities in various roles.
Program delivery
Program Duration
Full-time students can earn a Bachelor degree in:
- 3 academic years (9 months per year), completing a total of 9 quarters with 20 credits each
- Alternatively, in 4 academic years, completing 12 quarters with 15 credits each when spreading the workload
Teaching Schedule
Courses are offered in various formats, including:
- Daytime courses (8.30 to 18.30)
- Seminar courses with visiting professors on consecutive days
- Online courses available 24/7, or any blended format
Courses are typically 3 hours each. To get more details on specific formats, connect with an admissions advisor or refer to course planning once enrolled.