Degree Programme in Sport Business Management

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!

Programme Structure

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

Sport Business Management 20 ECTS

Sport Business Management modules includes areas such as economic and financial management in sport organizations, management and leadership in sport, sport business intelligence, modern sport marketing and service design in sport events. The modules cover both the national and international aspects of the sport business industry in advanced level.

Core Business Studies 10 ECTS

Core business studies are compulsory for all the business programmes in JAMK Master’s programme. These studies include leadership dynamics and managerial accounting courses, which nicely supplement the sport business studies.

Research and development 10 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. Students learn to use qualitative and quantitative research methods to solve research problems and analyse them. An essential part of the research and development module is to gain understanding how to use business intelligence in sport context.

Electives 20 ECTS

Students have the possibility to choose elective courses from this Sport Business Management programme or other Master’s programmes from JAMK School of Business. Another options are study abroad programmes such as EASM Summer School or EASM Student Seminar.

Thesis 30 ECTS

The thesis is a research and development project which serves working life in the field of sport. It stresses practical application and supports students’ personal career development. The thesis combines the scientific and practical approach, and aims at developing the organizational goals of the selected sport organization.