Master of Sport Administration
Russian International Olympic University
Key Information
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Campus location
Moscow, Russia
Languages
English, Russian
Study format
On-Campus
Duration
39 weeks
Pace
Full time
Tuition fees
USD 11,400 / per course *
Application deadline
31 Jul 2024
Earliest start date
16 Sep 2024
* Fees can be paid in 3 installments
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Introduction
The main objective of the programme is to produce a new generation of effective sports managers with both strategic and operational skills.
The MSA program was developed in cooperation with acclaimed university professors and sport management practitioners from across the world and obtained a license from the Federal Education and Science Supervision Agency (license No.1734 of December 18, 2012).
RIOU's flagship Master of Sport Administration program ranked one of the top 40 postgraduate sport management courses in the world and top 10 in Europe in influencial SportBusiness Postgraduate Sports Course Rankings (2021 Report).
PROGRAMME STRENGTHS:
- international faculty including world-class experts from different countries;
- location in the host city of the 2014 Winter Olympics and Paralympics;
- integration of theoretical knowledge with practical experience in managing Olympic venues;
- opportunities for practical application of skills at the Olympic venues;
- an international group of students;
- a unique combination of winter and summer Olympic sports.
Our Master of Sport Administration is based on the rich diversity of the Olympic legacy transformed into an original and innovative educational product. Students study both general and sport specific management subjects including the international business environment, sports diplomacy, economic theory, strategic management, marketing, finance and legal regulation within the sports industry. They also learn how political institutions (governments and other public authorities) work in the sports sector.
The programme culminates in a graduate qualification paper (thesis).
Language of instruction: English
Curriculum
Professional management skills are polished and developed through studying sports logistics, project management, risk management, event organisation, negotiating techniques, and other subjects.
The curriculum utilizes a wide range of modern educational technologies: lectures and seminars, consultations, workshops, case studies, interactive classes, cascade training, practical application, master classes by sports celebrities, and research projects.
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Master of Sport Administration programme ranked one of the top 40 postgraduate sport management courses in the world and top 10 in Europe in influential SportBusiness Postgraduate Sport Course Rankings (2021 Report).
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Ideal Students
Master of Sport Administration (MSA) program is designed for individuals who have higher education qualifications, leadership qualities and an ambition to develop their professional expertise and make an outstanding career in sports administration.