Program Overview

Program Overview

The Master's program in Sports Management, with a focus on Research, Studies, and Consulting, is designed to provide students with the necessary skills and knowledge to pursue a career in the sports industry. The program is offered by the University of Lyon 1 and is tailored to meet the needs of students who wish to work in the field of sports management.

Program Description

The program is a two-year Master's degree that consists of four semesters. It is accessible to students who have completed a Bachelor's degree in a related field and have validated 240 ECTS credits. The program is taught in French, and the language of instruction is French.

Program Objectives

The program aims to provide students with the necessary skills and knowledge to work in the field of sports management, including:

• Advanced usage of specialized digital tools
• Development and integration of highly specialized knowledge
• Specialized communication for knowledge transfer
• Support for transformation in a professional context
• Evaluation and analysis of a sports organization
• Conception of projects, products, and services in the sports sector
• Management and administration of sports organizations
• Development of adaptation and evolution strategies

Admission Criteria

Admission to the program is based on a review of the student's application dossier and, if necessary, an orientation interview. Students who have completed a Bachelor's degree in a related field and have validated 240 ECTS credits are eligible to apply.

Target Audience

The program is designed for students who wish to pursue a career in the sports industry, including:

• Students who have completed a Bachelor's degree in a related field
• Students who have validated 240 ECTS credits
• Students who wish to work in the field of sports management

Program Structure

The program consists of four semesters and includes a range of courses and activities designed to provide students with the necessary skills and knowledge to work in the field of sports management.

Career Opportunities

Graduates of the program may pursue a range of career opportunities, including:

• Charge d'etudes Sport
• Chef de projet Insights and Analytics
• Charge d'etudes Marketing Sport
• Marketing and Data Analyst
• Assistant charge d'etude Insights and Opinion Sport

Further Studies

Graduates of the program may also pursue further studies, including a Ph.D. in the field of sports management.

Program Responsibilities

The program is managed by the University of Lyon 1, and the responsible faculty members are:

• Guillaume Bodet
• Bastien Soule

Academic Unit

The program is offered by the UFR des Sciences et Techniques des Activités Physiques et Sportives (STAPS).

Course List

The program includes a range of courses, which are divided into two years:

• Year 1
• Year 2

Statistics and Indicators

The program's statistics and indicators are available on the university's website.