Be a key player, not just a spectator: manage sportspeople, plan events, and stir emotions Few industries inspire as many people as the sports and events sector. With the football World Cup and music festivals now celebrated as major events, and sports clubs such as Real Madrid developing into large corporations, sports and events businesses are not only becoming more exciting but also increasingly lucrative. A degree in Sport & Event Management from the University of Europe for Applied Sciences (UE) will enable you to play an active role in shaping this vibrant industry. On this bachelor programme at the University of Europe for Applied Sciences (UE), you will develop management and leadership skills in sports and events management, business administration, economics, and basic law. Our distinguished lecturers are from both academic and professional backgrounds. You will even have the opportunity to actively shape your studies and career path. Depending on your personal career goals, you can select your own specialisations and choose from a range of interdisciplinary subjects. You can also, for example, opt to specialise in Football Management. If you are more interested in a dual study programme, find out more about the Sport & Event Management programme at ALBA BERLIN COLLEGE here. We place great importance on ensuring our students gain hands-on experience during their studies. This is why our course content always incorporates the latest developments in the sports and events industries. As part of your studies, you will design, plan, and organise your own events. You will benefit from individual support in small learning groups and an informal atmosphere. Our wide range of practice-oriented projects with leading event partners and sports clubs (such as ALBA Berlin and Real Madrid), international field trips, semester abroad, and internships provide you with the best preparation for the future job market. The invaluable soft skills you will acquire in workshops will further improve your career prospects and qualify you for a management role. The programme: courses, internships, and semester abroad As a student on the Sport & Event Management programme, you will learn how to manage professional events: from conception and planning to implementation and evaluation. You will gain an understanding of event processes and formats in both recreational and professional sports. You will also acquire a comprehensive understanding of business administration in order to prepare you for the demands of the business world. You will continuously expand your knowledge through practical projects. In addition, you have the opportunity to specialise in Football Management at an early stage. During your semester abroad, you will study at a prestigious partner university and have the chance to add an international perspective to your professional profile. Since virtual concepts are becoming more important in many industries, the latest virtual possibilities in the study programme allow Virtual Reality projects to be designed and implemented for sport events and other events. The following optional modules are offered as part of the Sport & Event Management programme: Marketing Controlling Customer Relationship Management Finance Public Relations Entrepreneurship Football Marketing Digital Business International Management Corporate Management Automotive Management Your career options with a degree in Sport & Event Management With a degree in Sport & Event Management, you will have the expertise required to manage events of all sizes: from conception to realisation. These are valuable competencies in almost any sector. Thanks to your diverse practical experience gained throughout your studies, you will have had the opportunity to interact with decision-makers from businesses and professional sports organisations from an early stage. Typical areas of work for Sport & Event Management graduates include: Sports marketing and communications Events marketing Sponsorship and PR Roles in marketing and events departments of companies Roles in sporting goods companies, sports clubs, or associations Management for commercial sports providers Trade fairs and congresses City marketing Specialisation in Football Management The key innovative feature of this programme is the optional in football Management. Developed in cooperation with prestigious European partner universities in Madrid, the programme enables you to focus on a specific sector at an early stage in your studies. This will give you a significant advantage when you embark on your career in the world of football. The first two semesters focus on Football as Sport, Football as Business, and the Principles of Football Management. The following topics are addressed: Taking Germany as an example, how is professional football organised? What role does FIFA play in world football? The 5th & 6th semesters are all about Football Marketing: Which special features should be considered in football marketing? How can I manage a brand like Borussia Dortmund? What role do fans and fan culture play? How do I deal with sponsors?