60-Hour online training programme (40 hours of synchronous and 20 hours of asynchronous remote training) provided by the Faculty of Sport Sciences and Physical Education.
Online Certificate in Sport Business
5 Reasons for choosing this programme
Entirely online
Specialisation in Sport Organisations Management
Specialisation in the Management of Sport Organisations and Sport Businesses (gyms, academies, etc.), as well as in the Organisation of Sport Events.
Emphasis on Finance
Particular emphasis placed on issues related to the economic and financial management of a sports organisation.
Flexible timetable
Remote learning with flexible timetable, which also serves employees with demanding professional schedules.
Aimed at professionals & students
Suitable for professionals who are already employed in the field of Sports and wish to gain a strong advantage in the labour market, as well as for students or graduates of relevant subject areas.
(40 synchronous and 20 of asynchronous training)
per participant (VAT included)
The "Online Certificate in Sport Business" is an online programme developed by the Faculty of Sport Sciences and Physical Education of the Metropolitan College to meet the staffing needs of an ever-growing sector that offers a plethora of professional opportunities.
The programme includes 4 thematic units through which the trainees obtain a comprehensive understanding of the management of a sports organisation, at an administrative, developmental, marketing and financial level. To this end, participants learn to understand and apply key concepts and skills, such as analysis and diagnostic tools for market research, as well as strategies for development and for launching new products and services. In addition, they acquire specialised knowledge in the management of financial resources. In this manner, graduates are able to interpret the financial statements of a sports organisation (balance sheet, income account, cash flows) and evaluate the economic and financial progress of business plans related to the sports sector.
MODULES / UNITS
Strategic Management
- What is strategy? – Values, mission & vision
- Competitive advantage
- External & Internal environment analysis
- Sports Governance
- Sports Law
Management skills
- Leadership
- Negotiations
- Risk management
- Project management
Sports marketing
- Marketing mix
- Quality of services and consumer behaviour
- Identifiability of brand name
- Sports media
- Sponsorships in sports
Financial accounting
- Basic principles of accounting
- Balance sheet and financial statements
- Assets
- Fundamentals of financial decision making
- Budgeting and forecasting
WHO IS IT ADDRESSED TO?
The “Online Certificate in Sport Business” programme is aimed at: professionals of the wider sports sector, students and graduates of Coaching Schools, former athletes involved in Sports Administration, executives of public entities dealing with sports issues.