Master's Degree

Specialise in Sport Business Management (MBA)

Sport Business Management, Master of Business Administration (MBA)

The Sport Business Management degree at Jamk School of Business is aimed at sports enthusiasts who are working in the sports industry, interested in working with sports or willing enhance their knowledge. Join us, study in Jyväskylä, the Capital of Sport in Finland!

Apply on Studyinfo.fi between 4 - 18 January 2023

Product scope

Annual intake

Application period

04.01.2023 - 18.01.2023

Degree

Master of Business Administration

Study modes

Part-time studies

Full-time studies

Starts

21.08.2023

Sport Business Management, Master of Business Administration

By completing the program, students will be able to understand the concepts of leading and managing sport organizations, apply marketing concepts to sports, utilize the sport business intelligence to improve business performance and develop effective strategies for sport business organizations. International top sport management professors take care of the courses together with Finnish experts. These studies give you a great chance to expand your international network.

Study contents

The 90 ECTS programme consists the following modules: Management Studies, Sport business management, Research and development, Electives and Master thesis.

Sport Business Management | 20 ECTS

Management Studies | 10 ECTS

Research and Development | 15 ECTS

The research and development module aims to develop students’ competencies throughout the studies, in particular to conduct individual research in the field of sport. The module consists of Professional development, Research-based development and Research method courses. An essential part of the research and development module is to gain understanding how to use business intelligence in sport context.

Electives | 15 ECTS

Students have the possibility to choose elective courses from this Sport Business Management programme, such as International sport tourism, Sport entrepreneurship and innovations and Sport operations and facility management. Students can also select courses from other Master’s programmes from Jamk School of Business. In addition to these, there are study options in abroad programmes such as EASM Student Seminar or Jamk Leadership Program in Silicon Valley.

Thesis | 30 ECTS

See courses and the programme structure

Benefits of studies

You will obtain tools to develop organisations in the changeable and highly international sport business environment. The focus of this programme is to enable you to extend your knowledge in the area of international sport business, create new business solutions to develop sport organisations and improve your personal skills and network in solving complex business problems within the sport industry.

Work and study

The studies are designed as part-time (around 3 years) or full time (around 1,5 years) programme. The study programme concists both on-campus and online learning methods. On-campus days are planned to serve also students with full-time jobs. Lectures are held at Jamk’s campus in Jyväskylä. Students are expected to accomplish the programme in three years (approximately 30 ECTS per year).

Student story

Jamk tackled everything I was looking for – business isn’t going out of style any time soon, so it’s always a sure way to improve your employability. And the sport aspect of it would help me get back into the hockey business if I wanted to.

Kyle Doyle

Read Kyle's story

Student requirements

In order to apply for the programme students are required to have at least two years of working experience in a relevant field. Upon completion of the programme, students will be able to understand the concepts of leading and managing sport organisations, apply marketing concepts to sports, utilize the sport business intelligence to improve business performance and develop effective strategies for sport business organisations.

Jami recommends Sport Business studies

Jami Palsa has recently completed his master-studies in Jamk Sport Business Management. On the video he shares how he ended up studying MBA at Jamk - about his work at Elämys Group, a Travelling and Event Management Company, and how he wanted to strengthen his knowledge in sport business.

How to apply in January

Short step-by-step instructions on how to apply.

Entry requirements: Sport Business Management

Application period: 4 – 18 January 2023 by 3.00 p.m. Finnish time

Applying for degree programmes conducted in English at universities of applied sciences (UAS) takes place through an online joint application system.

Apply online 4 – 18 January 2023 by 3.00 p.m. Finnish time at www.studyinfo.fi.
Attach the required enclosures (degree and work certificates and possible pre-assignment) to the online application form by 25 January 2023 by 3.00 p.m. Finnish time (UTC+2) (e.g. as pdf. files).

How to fill in the application form (Studyinfo.fi)

Entrance examination: Content and pre-reading material

The entrance examination for Sport Business Management will be arranged on 23 March 2023.

The student selection is based on the total score of the entrance examination. All applicants who have demonstrated their eligibility will be invited to the entrance examinations.

The entrance exam includes an interview and a written exam based on a pre-reading material.

The applicant must score at least

20/60 points from the interview and
15/40 points from the written part,

in order to pass the exam and have a chance to be admitted for the degree programme. The total points from entrance examinations are 100 points. Applicant's English language skills will be assessed as a part of the entrance examination, thus, the entrance examination does not include a separate English language test. It is also not necessary to submit any language proficiency certificate.

Pre-reading material

The pre-reading material for the written exam for Sport Business Management will be published on this page in spring 2023.

Results of student selection: Steps for new students

Results are announced in the middle of April at the earliest and on 2 June 2023, at the latest.

accept the offer of admission at studyinfo.fi
enrol for attendance/non-attendance
NON-EU/EEA citizens: pay the tuition fee payment as soon as possible
start the residence permit (if needed) application process immediately in May to be able to start your studies in August. The residence permit application process might take time over 2 months, so be in time!
Studies will begin in the middle/end of August 2023. Welcome to study with us!

Admission results (Studyinfo.fi)

How to accept an offer of admission (Studyinfo.fi)

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Contact information

Aila Ahonen

Yliopettaja, Principal Lecturer

Liiketalous, Business Administration

Liiketoiminta, School of Business

+358505921143

firstname.lastname@jamk.fi

Brian Jordan

Tuntiopettaja, Lecturer