Description
The Bachelor’s Degree in Sports Organization and Management is offered by the Department of Sports Organization and Management of the School of Human Movement and Quality of Life Sciences at the University of Peloponnese. It is a modern study programme focusing on sports management, sports marketing, sports economics, human resource management, sport event organization, and strategic development within the sports industry. Students acquire knowledge in management, economics, marketing, law, and technology adapted to the needs of the sport sector. The programme contributes to the development of graduates with advanced scientific training and professional competence in sports management.
Relation to Employment
The programme prepares graduates for employment in sports organizations, federations, professional clubs, sport enterprises, local authorities, public sport agencies, sport marketing companies, and event management organizations. Graduates possess the knowledge and skills required for the administration, organization, and development of sports organizations and services.
Access Requirements / Progression Opportunities
Admission requires a secondary school leaving certificate and successful participation in national entrance examinations or legally established transfer or qualifying procedures.
Knowledge
The programme provides knowledge in sports organization and management, sports marketing, sports economics, human resource management, strategic management, sport event organization, sports law, financial management, and sports facility management. Students acquire both theoretical and applied foundations for understanding and effectively managing the sport sector.
Skills
Students develop skills in managing sports organizations, planning and implementing sporting events, market analysis, development of marketing strategies, financial resource management, use of information systems, business analysis, and decision-making. At the same time, they strengthen their communication, leadership, and negotiation skills.
Competences
Graduates are able to manage and develop sports organizations and enterprises, design and implement sport activities and events, evaluate economic and managerial data, develop growth and promotion strategies, and effectively respond to the demands of the contemporary sport industry at national and international levels.