Sports Management School is an international school specialized in Sports management located in Paris, Lausanne, and Barcelona.

Its position as a “Pure player” focused entirely on Sports business gives it real experience in all the domains linked to the world of sports business such as commerce and distribution, marketing, communication and event organization.

Created in 2010, Sports Management School has over 600 students and more than 180 graduates. With a 90% rate of integration into the Sports business world upon graduation, the facts speak for themselves.

Objectives of the International MBA in Sports Management Our International MBA in Sports Management is a tailor-made program, combining a strong background in general business education with an in-depth understanding of the economy of sport and the international sports business environment. Our student body is comprised of different nationalities. Our aim is to train young professionals and sport business managers. Our academic objective is to provide students with marketing, managerial and operational skills which will enable them to work in the sports business environment. SMS strives for excellence in the fields of sports strategy, marketing, and economics. This MBA program runs over a one year period after obtaining the four-year Bachelor’s degree, or a Master Degree (bac+4). Students are awarded a Master degree upon successful completion. This extremely specialized program has been designed for future managers and experts in the sports business world. To Whom is the Training To students from the sports sector who wish to go further in sports marketing which is... [-]

The 2nd year MBA in sports events is intended for future experts in the world of events. Following the MBA's first year in sports management, which is a core curriculum based on the expertise of sport business, the MBA's second year in sports events is aimed at professional integration. It provides the skills necessary to practice in the universe of this option and to gain the understanding and implementation of an event.

This program has many advantages:Basic courses addressing all the main points of the EventSpecific courses to be at the forefront of the EventConstruction of a professional projectProfessional memory in support of the construction of the professional projectOpening to the world of eventsThrough this program, you will be able to acquire the following skills:Become an expert professional in the event industry as a wholeA specialized general culture of the world of eventsA mastery of tools and strategiesMastery of strategic and operational communication techniques with mastery of DTP tools.Strong business skillsManagement skills (financial, accounting, budget) as well as a mastery of office automation tools.Ability to manage a project or group (project management and HR management)Organizational and planning capacity of a sporting eventAbility to start a businessHave a mastery of professional EnglishIncreased self-awareness and professional profileThe fulfillment of his professional and personal projectThe opportunities of the program:Event ManagerFederations and sports clubsEvent Coordinator, Site ManagerAnnouncers and corporate event departmentsEvent Manager and HospitalityCompanies organizing sports eventsTechnical Director, Logistics Manager, Project Manager, Manager, Communication Manager, Media Coordinator, Hospitality, Sponsorship, VIP Area Management ...Project managerLocal and... [-]

The Direction and Management of sports entities is a differential challenge regarding the organization and management of any other type of organizations. Logically those responsible for the management of sports entities will need basic knowledge and skills related to strategic decision making, marketing, financial management and people management. But beyond all these competencies, they will need a thorough knowledge of idiosyncrasy, the rules of their own and the engines of change in sports entities.

From the management of a gym or a small local club to the management of a frontline football club in the international context, sports entities must ensure income guarantees , good financial management, adequate management of people with profiles diametrically different (from the caretaker of the institution, to the more or less professionalized management cadres, to the elite athletes).... [-]

The 2nd year MBA in sports marketing is for future experts in the marketing world. Following the MBA 1st year in sports management, which is a common core, focused on the expertise of sport business, the MBA 2 in sports marketing aims to professional integration. It provides the skills necessary to practice in the universe of this option and to gain understanding and issues of sports marketing. The next school year will be in October.

The 2nd year MBA in sports marketing has many advantages:Basic courses addressing all the key points of marketingSpecific courses to be at the forefront of marketingConstruction of a professional projectProfessional memory in support of the construction of the professional projectOpening to the world of marketingThrough this program, you will be able to acquire the following skills:Become a professional expert in the marketing sector as a wholeA general general knowledge of the marketing worldA mastery of tools and strategiesMastery of strategic and operational communication techniques with mastery of DTP toolsStrong business skillsManagement skills (financial, accounting, budget) as well as a mastery of office toolsAbility to manage a project or group (project management and HR management)Capacity to organize and plan a marketing projectStart a businessHave a professional command of EnglishIncreased self-awareness and professional profileThe fulfillment of his professional and personal projectThe opportunities of the program:Marketing Manager, Product Manager, Network ManagerStore managerFederations and sports clubsAdvertisers and marketing departments in companiesCompanies organizing sports eventsTechnical Director, Logistics Manager, Project Manager, Manager, Communication Manager, Media Coordinator, Hospitality, Sponsorship, VIP Area ManagementMarketing and... [-]

This program consists of a 4th and a 5th year, and delivers an MBA. Highly specialized, it is intended for future managers and experts of the Sport Business universe. A single common core exists with the MBA 1st year in sports management. At the end of this one, three choices are offered to the student, to continue his studies in MBA 2 management of the sport or to specialize on an MBA 2 in sports marketing or an MBA 2 in sport events.

Year 4: Business Sport ExpertiseFundamental Courses - General MattersPress relationsEvent project managementOperational communicationBusiness focus: category managerBusiness EnglishBusiness lawSpecific Courses - Sport BusinessSports equipment suppliers marketFrench law market TVSport Brand Creation StrategiesHistory of sportSports betting, markets and economic issuesOptimization of sports speakersCareer Management in SportE-SportsRight to the image of athletesInstitutional and sponsoring companiesYear 5: Professional InsertionFundamental Courses - General MattersE-business strategyCrisis managementHR ManagementMerchandising / LicensingFinancial managementTOEICReflective and professional approach of his projectBuild your image through social networksPAOProfessional memorySpecific Courses - Sport BusinessSport and local authoritiesExploitation and optimization of a sports venueLegal framework and contracts in sportSponsoring and activationSport and investmentsProfessional MemoryOral defenseContinuing Course on the 2 Years MBAProfessional projectConstruction of the professional projectJob search workshops and business consultingPersonal and Sports DevelopmentSelf-awarenessInternships, Missions and TutoringPractice of sport in competitionAssociative life of the schoolOpening to the World of Professional SportTeam Building: integration seminarBody spirit, human management and leadership learningCase Studies and ConferencesMeetings of professionals and testimonialsProfessional conferencesOrganization of the SMS Forum of Sports TradesVisits, audit and analysis of federal and... [-]