Overview

Objectives

Develop the next generation of sports managers and leaders who plan to work in the sport sector: International Sports Federations, the International Olympic Committee, Games Organising Committees as well as sports companies and agencies.

Learning outcomes

Sport managers today need a broad knowledge base to understand the various issues facing sport organisations and federations. With this in mind, the academy’s primary goal is to provide a multidisciplinary approach to sports management education. To accomplish this goal, the AISTS applies the following scientific Modules to sport:

Management & Economics

Technology

Law

Sociology

Medicine

Aspiring sports manager wishing to broaden their knowledge in sports administration and to achieve a stronger skill set for an existing or desired career in the sports industry.

More than 650 AISTS alumni constitute a network of professionals represented in the many sectors of sport in Switzerland and on all continents: sports federations, organising committees of major sports events, sports equipment industry, marketing and sponsoring agencies, start-ups, etc. These include IOC, FIFA, UEFA, FIS, Tokyo 2020 and Paris 2024 Olympic Games, Free Ride World Tour, Nike, Adidas, Swiss Timing, InFront Sports & Media, etc. The MAS Sport Administration and Technology programme is offered at University of Geneva.

Programme Structure

Programme

The 15-month programme includes lectures led by academics and industry experts, workshops, case studies, activities, field trips. Practical and hands-on opportunities include:

9 month courses
A team project with a real client
8 weeks’ work experience in the sports industry
An academic research paper
Workshops for career development in sport management

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 15 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2026-09-15 00:00:00

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More details

Registration deadline: Continuous.

Language

English

IELTS

6.5

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Credits

90 ECTS

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Genève, Switzerland

Disciplines

Sports Management Sport and Exercise Science View 8 other Masters in Sports Management in Switzerland

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Academic requirements

We are not aware of any specific GRE, GMAT or GPA grading score requirements for this programme.

English requirements

IELTS

6.5

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Other requirements

General requirements

Admission criteria

Participants must possess a Master's degree with a minimum of two years of experience linked to sport
In case of a Bachelor's degree, the participants must have a minimum of five years of significant experience linked to spot
Participants must be planning to pursue a career in the sports world
Participants must be fluent in English as all lectures are given in English
Participants should have a minimum of two years of professional work experience
Participants must complete the online application form and attach all requested documentation

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Tuition Fees

Tuition fees are shown in and the most likely applicable fee is shown based on your nationality.

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Non-residents

23920 CHF / year

≈ 23920 CHF / year
Domestic Applies to you

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Citizens or residents

23920 CHF / year

≈ 23920 CHF / year

Living costs

Genève

Switzerland

1925 - 2850 CHF / month

The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.

Funding

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