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The Central State Office for Distance Learning (ZFU) has approved the course Sports Management under the number 1154823. Who is the distance learning course in sports management aimed at?
The Bachelor's distance learning course in Sports Management at EHiP is aimed at those who aspire to leadership or organizational roles in the sports industry β from clubs and associations to agencies and sports equipment manufacturers. The course is particularly suitable for individuals who wish to combine their passion for sports with business and digital expertise. It offers flexible learning conditions and various specialisations, making it interesting for professionals, career changers, and individuals without a (technical) qualification.
Admission: What are the official requirements?
To be admitted to the Bachelor's degree program in Sports Management at EHiP, you must fulfill one of the following access routes:
- General university entrance qualification (A-levels)
- University of Applied Sciences entrance qualification (vocational baccalaureate), subject-specific university entrance qualification
- Specialized further education qualification (e.g. specialist business administrator, business economist, technician, master craftsman, specialist merchant, certified accountant)
- Completion of at least a two-year vocational training plus up to three years of professional experience in a relevant field. Then access is possible via a trial study according to LHG Β§58 para. 3.
A Numerus Clausus (NC) is not required. All exams and the entire course can be completed 100% online. Technically, you will need an internet-enabled device and access to the online campus.
To successfully complete the course, you should have the following personal prerequisites:
- Interest in sports and business connections
- Personal responsibility, discipline, and good self-management β especially for flexible, independent online learning
- Organizational skills and the ability to structure multiple tasks in parallel
- Willingness to develop key skills such as leadership, communication, and problem-solving
- Openness to digital learning and working environments
What content does the distance learning programme in Sports Management (B.A.) at EHiP convey?
The Bachelor's programme in Sports Management at EHiP provides you with comprehensive knowledge in business administration, management, and industry-specific sports topics. The following competencies and focal points are acquired during the course of study:
- Business Administration Foundation: You will learn, among other things, about business management, marketing, commercial law, accounting, economics, statistics, and personnel management β with a focus on application in the sports sector.
- Sports Management-specific contents: These include sports economics, sponsorship, PR communication, sports psychology, management in sports clubs, as well as sports facility management and sports law.
- Digitalisation in Sports: Modules such as "Digital Business Models in Sports" and "Digitalisation, Data Protection & Management" qualify you for developments like E-Sports and the growing digital sports business.
- Management Methods: Project and quality management, entrepreneurship, and strategic management are part of the study, as well as investment, financing, and controlling in sports.
- Soft Skills & Key Competencies: Methods of scientific work, presentation techniques, collaborative work, as well as ethical integrity are systematically developed.
The optional specialisations include a deepening with 15 ECTS in the following areas:
- E-Sports Management
- Popular Sports/Club Management
- Performance and Professional Sports Management
- Sports Marketing
By the end, you will be able to apply theoretical knowledge practically to questions from the sports business and independently undertake complex analyses and operational tasks in national and international sports markets.
How is the organization of the distance learning programme in Sports Management at EHiP structured?
The study is entirely digital β you can work on all modules online and take all exams online (24/7, independent of location). There are no mandatory attendance dates. The key points of the study process are as follows:
- Flexible Study Start: Entry is possible on any day of the year.
- Individual Learning Pace: The study duration can be adjusted free of charge to fit your own life situation (minimum study period of 6 semesters, extension up to 72 months at no extra cost).
- Online Campus "myFOCUS": Central access to learning materials, web-based trainings, a virtual library, and communication tools.
- Module Structure: After completing the basic modules, advanced modules, specialization modules, and specific modules can be freely selected in any order. The programme concludes with the bachelor's thesis and a colloquium.
- Support: Tutorials, digital learning platforms, and personal study advice accompany you throughout the entire programme.
The final modules consist of a business simulation, writing a scientific paper, and the bachelor's thesis along with a colloquium.
What career options does the Bachelor's in Sports Management at EHiP open up?
The distance learning programme in Sports Management qualifies you for a wide range of tasks in professional and amateur sports as well as in the private sector of the sports industry. Typical fields of work and career paths for graduates include:
- Sports Marketing Manager: Development and management of marketing and communication strategies for clubs, associations, or sports equipment manufacturers.
- Club and Association Management: Administration, personnel management, member care, or public relations in sports organizations.
- Sponsoring Project Management: Planning and implementing sponsoring concepts, acquiring sponsors, and managing sponsorships.
- Event and Sports Project Management: Organizing sports events, tournaments, or major events.
- Specialized Roles: With a corresponding focus, entry into E-Sports Management, elite sports promotion, digital sports marketing, or venue management is possible.
Jobs in the sports goods industry, in agencies, at media companies, or as consultants in the sports business are also possible. The education enables you to take on leadership positions β nationally and internationally.
What costs and financing options can you expect during your studies?
For the Bachelor's in Sports Management at EHiP, you have three transparent fee models to choose from:
- Flex Model: 60 instalments of β¬233.33 each (total cost β¬13,999.80).
- Balance Model: 48 instalments of β¬270.83 each (total cost β¬12,999.84).
- Sprint Model: 36 instalments of β¬333.33 each (total cost β¬11,999.88).
- There are no additional costs for exams, enrollment, or graduation β all services are included.
- The study period can be extended free of charge up to 72 months.
- Discounts are possible during promotional periods.
Various options are available for financing:
- BAfΓΆG: Funding for full-time students (examination recommended by the responsible Studentenwerk).
- Educational Funds: German Education and Brain Capital offer income-dependent repayment concepts after graduation.
- KfW Student Loan: Flexible monthly disbursement and income-independent funding.
- Employer Sponsorship: Support from the current employer is possible.
- Scholarships and Tax Deductions: Scholarship programs and tax deductibility of study costs as business expenses can be availed.
Prior achievements (e.g. from vocational training or previous university studies) can be recognized β reducing the study duration and costs accordingly.
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