Program Overview

Program Overview

The Master's program in Management of Sports Organizations is designed to provide students with a comprehensive understanding of the sports industry and the skills necessary to succeed in management positions.

Program Description

The program aims to form managers who are directly operational and evolutionary, capable of implementing and adapting management methods and tools to the professional realities of sports structures in all sectors of professionalization. The program focuses on three main areas of professionalization: the sports industry, sports clubs, and tourism and sports leisure.

Program Structure

The program is divided into two semesters, with the first semester consisting of intensive coursework and the second semester combining intensive coursework with a professional placement. The professional placement is a minimum of five months and can start at the beginning of the academic year.

Admission Criteria

Admission to the program is based on the following criteria:

• For students in initial training: holding a degree in the field of STAPS with 180 validated ECTS credits or a degree from another field with 180 validated ECTS credits.
• For students in continuing education: having a significant experience in the field of sports management.

Program Requirements

The program requires students to complete a minimum of 1100 hours of coursework and professional placement. The program is taught in French, and students must have a good understanding of the language to be admitted.

Career Opportunities

Graduates of the program can pursue careers in various sectors of the sports industry, including:

• Sports management
• Marketing and communication
• Event management
• Tourism and sports leisure

Evaluation Methods

The program uses a variety of evaluation methods, including:

• Validation of coursework at the end of each semester
• Compensation between coursework units within each semester
• Validation of the professional placement

Specificities and Prerequisites

The program has specific prerequisites and requirements, including:

• Holding a degree in the field of STAPS or another field with 180 validated ECTS credits
• Having significant experience in the field of sports management for continuing education students

Target Audience

The program is designed for students who wish to pursue a career in sports management, including those with a background in STAPS or another field.

Program Responsibilities

The program is responsible for providing students with the knowledge and skills necessary to succeed in management positions in the sports industry.

Teaching Components

The program consists of various teaching components, including:

• Coursework units in management, marketing, and communication
• Professional placement in a sports organization
• Research methods and project management

Indicators and Statistics

The program provides various indicators and statistics, including employment rates and student satisfaction surveys.

Professional Certifications

The program is recognized by the French Ministry of Higher Education and Research and is registered in the National Directory of Professional Certifications.

Alternance

The program offers an alternance option, which allows students to combine coursework with professional placement.