Program Overview

Introduction to the Management in Tourism and in Sport Programme

The Management in Tourism and in Sport programme is a second-cycle study programme offered by the Faculty of Management and Social Communication at Jagiellonian University. This programme is designed to respond to the growing complexity, variability, and competitiveness of modern tourism and sports markets.

Programme Description

The programme combines practice with management theory in the context of specific conditions of tourism and sport. It is a unique programme at Jagiellonian University in Poland and Europe, aiming to educate modern managers who are competent, flexible, creative, and ready to work in the tourism and sports industries. The programme is divided into semesters, with the first semester consisting of only required courses for all students. Students then choose a specialisation: Management in Tourism or Management in Sport.

Available Programmes

• First-cycle programme: not available
• Second-cycle programme:
  • Study mode: full-time programme, part-time programme
  • Language of instruction: Polish
  • Profile: general academic
  • Duration: 2 years (4 semesters)
  • Title: Magister (equivalent of Master’s degree)
  • Main discipline: Management and Quality Studies

Programme Curriculum

The programme curriculum provides information about the subjects students will attend, including which subjects are scheduled for each semester, which are mandatory, and which belong to the group of elective subjects. Each subject has its syllabus, describing what students learn within the scope of that subject.

Student Life

Time spent at the university is not all about education and class participation; it is also an excellent opportunity to develop hobbies and interests. Many research societies and student organizations operate at Jagiellonian University, including faculty- and university-wide ones. These societies allow students to spend their free time actively, gain knowledge, develop their talents, participate in engaging projects, and meet fellow students outside the lecture halls.

Admission to Studies

Admission to study programmes at Jagiellonian University is conducted electronically in the Online Application System. Detailed information about admission to this study programme, including the method of calculating the result, qualification criteria, fees, deadlines, and a list of required documents, is available on the Online Application System.

Graduates

Graduates of the Management in Sport specialisation are ready to work in various organisations involving sports, such as marketing and promotion manager, product manager, team manager, head of an office, section manager, spokesman, and manager of a soccer school/fitness club. Graduates of the Management in Tourism specialisation are ready to work at organisations from the tourism market, such as sales manager, travel sales agent, critical account specialist, tourism and marketing specialist, tourism manager, marketing specialist, customer service manager, tourism product manager, travel manager, tourism advisor, and tours coordinator.

Further Education Possibilities

Graduates can pursue further education possibilities, including Doctoral School, post-diploma programmes, and second-cycle programmes.

Faculty Information

The Faculty of Management and Social Communication has the category A granted by the Ministry of Science and Higher Education and an outstanding rating awarded by the Polish Accreditation Committee (PKA). The faculty is located in a modern building with well-equipped lecture halls, classes, and computer rooms. Study programmes at the faculty are known for exceptional research and didactic staff, unique fields of studies, and original study programmes not available at other Polish universities.

Rankings, Distinctions, Accreditations

• Outstanding rating for the Faculty of Management and Social Communication awarded by the Polish Accreditation Committee (PKA)
• Scientific category A in the main discipline of Management and Quality Studies awarded to Jagiellonian University in Kraków by the decision of the Minister of Education and Science

Other Programmes

Other programmes that may interest students include Social Media in Management, Culture and Media Management, Contemporary Culture Management, and Public Management, all offered by the Faculty of Management and Social Communication.