Discover the MSc in Sports Industry Management of emlyon

Prepare to become a future leader in the sports industry. Taking in the specific recruitment needs and dynamics of the sports business, emlyon business school has crafted a Master program by combining their expertise in international management with the market experience of some of the world leading sports companies. 

The MSc in Sports Industry Management in Paris & Shanghai helps young talents develop a fine-tuned comprehension of the international sports business, aspiring to shape future leaders with expertise knowledge and an understanding of the sports economic culture.

Be part of a  business school with a sports business orientated outlook

„The sports business has developed to a massive and fast growing market with very specific cultures and codes. Companies and Institutions need to recruit employees and managers capable of adjusting to the industry specificities rapidly. For candidates, this means that the significance of contributing while understanding and adapting to the unique industry strategies is key.“

Andy Gugenheimer, CEO of Headhunting Agency AG Sport Consulting

Schools that want to provide the kind of graduates to fulfil these requirements need to ask themselves: What does a company look for and which skills does an employee need to bring to further develop the industry?

The best way to figure out the answer is working closely with the industry. The program of the Msc in Sports Industry Management of emlyon business school is grounded on a close collaboration with companies like adidas, Eider, Millet, Patagonia, Petzl, Salomon, The North Face, Wilson and co. Thus providing a well-organized program to prepare their students for a career in the sports business. 

This way, students get the chance to get to know key representatives of the sports world through conferences and expert panels, but also already contribute to and learn directly from the industry through business cases and group projects. 

Great job outlooks after graduation

Graduates often face the problem of not finding a position in their specialised field due to missing work experience or network. Thanks to its closeness to the business, as well as providing practical experience through projects and internship possibilities, that’s a reduced risk when studying at emlyon.  According to a survey in 2017,  95% of emlyon’s alumni have started a job in sports less than 6 months after the end of the program. 

„The MSc in Sporty Industry Management prepares students to be leaders and innovators in the industry – not just marketing roles“ says Antoine Haincourt, Head of the Program, „It will help them obtain positions in upper management that lead the industry to new depths.“ 

Specificially, graduates of the MSc in Sports Industry Management have found  jobs in

• marketing
• business & development,
• global management projects
• consulting
• supplies & logistics

and others in companies including Decathlon, KPMG, Puma, Nike, Amer Sport, Vente-privée.com, Oxylane, Hi-Tech Sports, Reusch International, Olympique Lyonnais football club and Salomon.

The school’s been recognised as one number 3 of the best business schools in France in 2019 by eduniversal. With three of the main criteria being the starting salaries after graduation, the program’s reputation among companies, and the level of satisfaction expressed by students, the ranking can be seen as a representation of recruiters. Furthermore, it has ranked 34th in the Times Higher Education’s global university employability ranking.

The program

The high quality of teaching due to practical insights, an international approach and its proximity to the sports industry define the main reason to strive for a degree at emlyon business school.

The MSc contains an advanced management education where students learn about international sports business & culture, social responsibility, marketing, accounting, business analytics, entrepreneurship and  management strategies.

Correspondingly, the program is designed to give students a skillset to understand the dynamics, benefits and challenges of management in the international sports business and develop outstanding knowledge to further shape the industry in the future.

An exchange semester in Shanghai and fieldtrips to the UK, French Alps and Germany guarantee a first-hand experience of other countries’ economies, resulting in an international understanding and knowledge of the business.

Application

The third round of applications for the program is open until the 30th of March. Applications run from November to August 2020. 

The requirements are:

• Bachelor or Master Degree in any field
• GMAT/GRE/TAGE MAGE/CAT Test Scores (optional)
• English Proficiency Test Score (for non native English speakers) 

The selection of candidates happens in an overarching valuation, taking the entire potential, background and motivation of a candidate into account. 

For more detailed information, you can learn more about the program and application here.

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