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The EMBA Global Sports Management course offers experienced professionals an opportunity to develop a comprehensive understanding of the dynamic and rapidly evolving field of sports management. This program is designed to equip participants with the knowledge, skills, and strategic insights required to excel in leadership roles within the global sports industry.
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Throughout the course, students will explore the unique challenges and opportunities presented by the sports sector, including professional sports leagues, sports franchises, sporting events, sports marketing, and sports media. They will gain a deep understanding of the business of sports, focusing on key areas such as strategic planning, financial management, marketing and branding, talent management, and sports governance.
The course will incorporate a combination of lectures, case studies, guest lectures by industry experts, group discussions, and experiential learning opportunities. Students will have the chance to work on real-world sports management projects, analyze industry trends, and develop strategies to address the challenges faced by sports organizations.
Upon completion of the EMBA Global Sports Management course, participants will possess the knowledge and skills required to lead and drive innovation in the sports industry. They will be prepared for executive positions in sports organizations, sports marketing agencies, sports media companies, sports technology firms, and sports governing bodies, with a global perspective on the business of sports.
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Program Overview
Key Highlights
- 100% online learning
- World-class Learning with Affordable Fee
- Triple International Certification
- University Scholarships for Eligible Students
- Accredited by a Leading European University
- Interactive Sessions with Faculty & Peergroup
Masters
English
60 ECTS
12 Months
Ministry of Education University and Research (MIUR), Italy
$8750
Top Subjects you will learn
- International Human Resource Management
- Operations Management
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- Strategic Change Management
- International Marketing Management
- Sports Operations Management in a global context
- Leadership, Strategy and Analytics in the Global sports context
- Dissertation (Research Project)
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Job Opportunities
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Professional Progression:
- Sports Marketing Professionals
- Event Managers
- Sports event coordinator
- Program managers
- Leadership positions in sports setup
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Who is This Course For?
- Professionals in various sports
- Executive working in a sports management set-up
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- General managers
- Sports facility managers
- Coaches and mentors with an eye on leadership roles
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Minimum Eligibility
- Bachelor’s Degree from a recognised University
- English Proficiency equivalent to IELTS 5.5 and above
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- Minimum 22 years of age
- Minimum 3 years of work experience preferred
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Guglielmo Marconi University
Università degli Studi Guglielmo Marconi internationally referred to as Guglielmo Marconi University, is the first Italian Open University recognised by the Italian Ministry of Education, University and Research (MIUR).
Guglielmo Marconi University (GMU) promotes the use of innovative learning methodologies and an approach based on the development of interdisciplinary knowledge, skills and competencies with a particular emphasis on the global perspective. It’s diverse community presently has a total number of 16000 students enrolled in graduate and postgraduate programs, 300 faculty members and an academic advising team made of more than 200 experts. The University Headquarter is situated in the heart of Rome, near the Vatican City, but the numerous regional and international branches allow both domestic and overseas students to take their final exam and present their thesis/dissertation without leaving their own country or state. Guglielmo Marconi University is approved by SAQA and ENIC-NARIC.
The learners of EBS are awarded the International or Executive MBA in their chosen specialisation. The MBA is equivalent to the European Qualification Framework (EQF) Level 7 and rewards the learner with 60 ECTS (European Credit Transfer System).
Cambridge International Qualifications (CIQ)
Cambridge International Qualifications (CIQ), UK is a professional awarding body based in the United Kingdom. CIQ is founded on the vision of helping individual learners and employers in attaining quality accredited awards. With centers across the Middle East, Europe and African region, CIQ is a proud certification partner for more than 100 organizations and has a progression pathway with some of the leading universities across the world. CIQ also designs customized programs on leading industry topics and facilitates their certification programs through its channel partners across the world.
The learners of EBS are awarded the Post Graduate Advanced Diploma in their chosen specialization and earn 120 CIQ credits. These credits can directly be transferred towards the final dissertation stage of the MBA from GMU.
Chartered Management Institute (CMI)
Chartered Management Institute is the only chartered professional body dedicated to promoting the highest standards in management and leadership excellence. Over 100,000 managers use CMI unique services on a daily basis. Organizations like Jaguar, Landrover, Royal Bank of Scotland, Fujitsu, Allianz, Silverstone, Royal Air Force, London South Bank and Royal College of Physicians use Chartered Management Institute certifications for certifying their professionals.
The learners of EBS are awarded the Certified Manager Status from CMI. The Post Graduate Advanced Diploma from CIQ is uniquely mapped to the Certified Manager course saving the learner time, effort and money. The learner is also extended a 1 year free affiliate membership to the CMI giving the learners access to the professional networks and library.
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A tailor-made curriculum designed by industry experts offering in-depth knowledge about statistical analysis, project management, data mining, etc to help solve real business problems.
LEARNING OUTCOMES
- Critically review and analyse the importance of HRM and its practices in an organisation, and how it can be linked with organisational behaviour activities in overcoming business issues and challenges for a better performance of the organisation.
- Critically review and analyse the framework of leadership and consider the nature, strengths, and weaknesses of the various approaches: traits; functional; behavioural; style; contingency. The continuum of leadership behaviour should be explored in some depth with consideration of the factors determining the chosen leadership style.
- Discuss the concept of organisational behaviour and its interface with management. Review and critically synthesize the various influences on behaviour in organisations and the interface with management in integrating and balancing these.
- Asses the role of IHRM and its impact on global organisation. Identify some of the key HRM challenges facing organisations working internationally. Discuss the prevalent HRM practices and integrating the best practices in global organisation.
LEARNING OUTCOMES
- Know the various tools, techniques and apply suitable tools and techniques in different alternative scenarios of Operations Management.
- Apply information management techniques and evaluate them in context of operational functions to achieve competitive advantage and make the organization globally competitive.
- Apply and critically evaluate the importance of project management to given business situations (Using PERT / CPM).
- Demonstrate operations strategy in domestic and global context and evaluate how the use of technology has impacted the operational functions.
LEARNING OUTCOMES
- Identify and analyse the implications for managing strategic change in supporting organisational transformation.
- Analyse the organisational management challenges faced during the transformation and changes experienced by the organisation.
- Analyse and evaluate the significance of strategy employed in trying to bring about an effective change management in an organisation. How does this impact leadership and human behaviour in the organisation?
- Evaluate different change management theories propounded on management and leadership attributes which leads to enhanced contribution by managers and the employees.
LEARNING OUTCOMES
- Analyse the changing business environment(s) globally and how they pose challenges to marketing management functions in organisations.
- Develop marketing plans with application of appropriate marketing models, tools, and techniques
- Evaluate the processes involved in brand management and how they influence consumer behaviour
- Evaluate the skills set needed as a creative marketer to launch new products/services in a dynamic global marketplace.
LEARNING OUTCOMES
- Demonstrate a critical awareness of managing Operations and Projects in the context of Global Sports Management.
- Critically evaluate the application of marketing techniques in sports-related organizations.
- Evaluate and synthesize Risk and Human capital management practices in the sports industry in a global context.
- Critically reflect on current operational challenges within the professional practice in sports management
LEARNING OUTCOMES
- Demonstrate a critical understanding of leadership in sports and an awareness of past and current issues in sports leadership.
- Understand the use of various data analytics methodologies and techniques in decision making in sports organisations.
- Critically analyse the linkages between the organisation, environment and strategy for sports related organisations
- Evaluate the future challenges and developments of sports business and the implications of management practice.
- Dissertation is an opportunity for you to demonstrate your ability to investigate an issue of your own choice over a significant period. Essentially this is an individual effort, but it is carried out with the guidance and advice of your supervisor. Research is a creative and investigative process which only you can develop fully.
- A supervisor/dissertation guide will be appointed to each student and the role of the supervisor is to act as a learning resource for the student. It is the student’s responsibility to make use of that opportunity, in consultation with the supervisor. The student is therefore expected to accept responsibility for the management of his/her learning.
LEARNING OUTCOMES
- Critically review and analyse the importance of HRM and its practices in an organisation, and how it can be linked with organisational behaviour activities in overcoming business issues and challenges for a better performance of the organisation.
- Critically review and analyse the framework of leadership and consider the nature, strengths, and weaknesses of the various approaches: traits; functional; behavioural; style; contingency. The continuum of leadership behaviour should be explored in some depth with consideration of the factors determining the chosen leadership style.
- Discuss the concept of organisational behaviour and its interface with management. Review and critically synthesize the various influences on behaviour in organisations and the interface with management in integrating and balancing these.
- Asses the role of IHRM and its impact on global organisation. Identify some of the key HRM challenges facing organisations working internationally. Discuss the prevalent HRM practices and integrating the best practices in global organisation.
LEARNING OUTCOMES
- Know the various tools, techniques and apply suitable tools and techniques in different alternative scenarios of Operations Management.
- Apply information management techniques and evaluate them in context of operational functions to achieve competitive advantage and make the organization globally competitive.
- Apply and critically evaluate the importance of project management to given business situations (Using PERT / CPM).
- Demonstrate operations strategy in domestic and global context and evaluate how the use of technology has impacted the operational functions.
LEARNING OUTCOMES
- Identify and analyse the implications for managing strategic change in supporting organisational transformation.
- Analyse the organisational management challenges faced during the transformation and changes experienced by the organisation.
- Analyse and evaluate the significance of strategy employed in trying to bring about an effective change management in an organisation. How does this impact leadership and human behaviour in the organisation?
- Evaluate different change management theories propounded on management and leadership attributes which leads to enhanced contribution by managers and the employees.
LEARNING OUTCOMES
- Analyse the changing business environment(s) globally and how they pose challenges to marketing management functions in organisations.
- Develop marketing plans with application of appropriate marketing models, tools, and techniques
- Evaluate the processes involved in brand management and how they influence consumer behaviour
- Evaluate the skills set needed as a creative marketer to launch new products/services in a dynamic global marketplace.
LEARNING OUTCOMES
- Demonstrate a critical awareness of managing Operations and Projects in the context of Global Sports Management.
- Critically evaluate the application of marketing techniques in sports-related organizations.
- Evaluate and synthesize Risk and Human capital management practices in the sports industry in a global context.
- Critically reflect on current operational challenges within the professional practice in sports management
LEARNING OUTCOMES
- Demonstrate a critical understanding of leadership in sports and an awareness of past and current issues in sports leadership.
- Understand the use of various data analytics methodologies and techniques in decision making in sports organisations.
- Critically analyse the linkages between the organisation, environment and strategy for sports related organisations
- Evaluate the future challenges and developments of sports business and the implications of management practice.
LEARNING OUTCOMES
- Demonstrate a critical awareness of managing Operations and Projects in the context of Global Sports Management.
- Critically evaluate the application of marketing techniques in sports-related organizations.
- Evaluate and synthesize Risk and Human capital management practices in the sports industry in a global context.
- Critically reflect on current operational challenges within the professional practice in sports management
Dissertation is an opportunity for students to demonstrate their ability to investigate issues of their own choice over a significant period. Essentially this is an individual effort, but it is carried out with the guidance and advice of a supervisor. Research is a creative and investigative process which only learners can develop fully. A supervisor/dissertation guide will be appointed to each student and the role of the supervisor is to act as a learning resource for the student. It is the student’s responsibility to make use of that opportunity, in consultation with the supervisor. The student is therefore expected to accept responsibility for the management of his/her learning. Following the allocation of a supervisor, the student should contact the supervisor to arrange a meeting.
The supervisor will assist in: –
- Clarifying the terms of the research.
- Suggesting areas of reading.
- Reviewing the proposed methodology.
- Establishing a timetable for the research which also includes initial dates for further meetings between the student and supervisor.
- Advising the student about appropriate standards and conventions concerning the assessment.
- Duly Filled Application form
- Highest Academic Certificates and Transcripts
- Updated Resume
- A copy of your passport
- A photograph
- Statement of purpose