Turn your passion for sports into a powerful career in global sports leadership. Through this dual degree program offered by Helvetic Business School (HBS) in Switzerland and the International School of Management (ISM) in Germany, you’ll earn a Master of Business Administration (MBA) from HBS and a Master of Arts (MA) in Strategic Sports Management from ISM. The program prepares future sports managers to lead organizations, clubs, federations, and events with strategic insight and operational excellence.

Program Highlights

Degrees Awarded:

MBA from HBS + MA in Strategic Sports Management from ISM
Duration:

2.5 years (1 year in Switzerland, 1.5 years in Germany)
Study Mode:

Full-time
Location:

Vevey (CH) & Berlin (DE)
Language:

English

Program Format Year 1 – Helvetic Business School (Switzerland)

MBA core curriculum: Leadership, Finance, Strategy, Marketing, Operations, and Innovation

Sports case simulations, ethical business leadership, and capstone consulting projects

Year 2 – ISM (Germany)

Specialized courses in Sport Event Planning, Sponsorship Strategy, Sports Media, and Organizational Behavior in Sports

Choose your ISM campus: Berlin or Munich

Complete a Master’s Thesis and an internship

Career Outlook

This program opens doors across the global sports industry. Sample career paths include:

Club or Team Manager

Sports Marketing Director

Sponsorship & Partnerships Manager

Event Manager (Olympics, FIFA, etc.)

Sports Federation Strategist

Tuition & Fees

CHF 13’500/year (all paid to HBS)

Additional costs may apply

How to Apply

Apply to HBS for the MBA program

Complete your first academic year in Switzerland

Transfer to ISM in Berlin for Year 2

Complete your Master’s Thesis and graduate with both degrees

Admissions Requirements

Bachelor's degree recognised in Germany (contact us to know if your degree is recognised) or equivalent qualification
English language proficiency (IELTS, TOEFL, or equivalent)
Motivation Letter
CV or resume
Transcripts and academic records

Bachelor's degree recognised in Germany (contact us to know if your degree is recognised) or equivalent qualification
English language proficiency (IELTS, TOEFL, or equivalent)
Motivation Letter
CV or resume
Transcripts and academic records

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