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MBA Major International Sports Events (GESI)

World Cup, European Championships, Olympic Games... Become a key player in major sporting competitions!

  • Initial training / work-study (from the 1st year), In-person
  • 10600€
  • January 2025, september 2025
  • 2 ans
  • Français
8 900€ pour la rentrée décalée, 10 600€/an

Why choose our MBA?

The Major International Sports Events MBA combines theoretical and practical aspects of Major International Sports Events, while drawing on expert speakers and strategic partnerships to ensure an international dimension. By focusing on innovative themes and taking a practical approach, this specialisation places students at the heart of the Major International Sports Events industry, training them to become leaders and agents of change in this fast-evolving sector.

This "Sports Management MBA" course prepares students for the title of "Sales and Marketing Manager, Level 7 certified qualification, NSF codes 312m 312, and 312p, registered with the RNCP on 20/01/2021" awarded by EDUCSUP. Code : RNCP35208

 

Notre formation est classée parmi les meilleurs Masters Management du Sport et de l'e-sport de Paris

 

Notre formation est classée parmi les meilleurs Masters Management du Sport et de l'e-sport d'IDF

 

Objectives

Our ambition for you

To train experts capable of designing, organising and managing large-scale international sporting events. This 360-hour programme covers the essential and innovative aspects of Major International Sports Events, combining academic knowledge, practical skills and international perspectives.

Course objectives

  • Draw up a commercial strategy
  • Implement commercial policy
  • Manage a sales team and network
  • Measure sales performance

For each of the certified skills, there are real-life case studies and files to be compiled and presented to a panel of professionals (oral and written).

Certification is subject to validation of all the skill blocks. A certificate is issued for each block of skills if validation is not complete. 

Strengths of the course

  • Develop global and innovative expertise in the management of major sporting events
  • Strengthen technological and digital skills adapted to the sports industry
  • Develop responsible leaders committed to sustainability and social responsibility
  • Develop leadership and talent management skills in an international context

Prerequisites

To enrol in the MBA in Sports Management, you need to meet the following prerequisites:

  • MBA 1 : French and international students with a bac+3 degree
  • MBA 2 : French and international students holding a bac+4/5 level degree.


Application deadline: the day the programme starts, except for students requiring a visa (8 weeks before the start of the programme).

Application process

Enrollment Dates and Duration of the Program

Start
September

Course Schedule
Wenesday

Pedagogical missions
Company Cases
Professional Thesis

Programme et matières du MBA

Regulatory framework, contract law, protection of athletes' rights and trademarks.

Organisation of e-sport events, traditional sport vs. e-sport, new trends.

Creation of spectator experiences, involvement before, during and after the event.

Economic impact, financing, case studies of international events.
 

Encouraging innovation, creating start-ups, entrepreneurial projects.

Communication strategies, media management, public relations.

Leadership development, talent management, team motivation.

Débouchés

  • Directeur/Directrice de l’organisation d’événements sportifs internationaux
  • Responsable du marketing et sponsoring sportif
  • Consultant(e) en gestion de risques et sécurité des événements sportifs
  • Responsable de la durabilité et de la responsabilité sociale (RSE) dans le sport

Admission Procedures (French and International Students)

MBA (STARTING IN OCTOBER OR DELAYED START IN JANUARY IN THE 4TH YEAR)  

  • MBA 1 (4th year): students with a bachelor's degree (bac+3/4) 
  • MBA 2 (5th year): students with a bachelor's degree (bac+4/5)  

Admission based on application and motivation interview.

Application process

Students with disabilities

Continuing Your Journey

You can pursue another specialization in MBA (Event, sponsoring, marketing, medias), subject to prerequisites. To explore all possible options, clic here.

Bridges and Equivalences

No bridges or equivalences: enrolling in the program requires completing all modules.

Chiffres clés
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intervenants professionnels académiques français et internationaux
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alumni du réseau SMS
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partenaires entreprises, fédérations et clubs
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