Education
Forging global career connections: AISTS’s long-term alumni benefits
AISTS Alumni Association president Thomas Roos explains how long-term commitments are benefiting the Lausanne-based academy’s graduates across more than 50 countries.
Online learning that puts sport’s future leaders on the right course
The Centre for Sports Business at The University of Liverpool Management School’s MSc online programme delivers a comprehensive syllabus with the challenges of tomorrow in mind.
How Ohio University’s flagship program super-charges the careers of sport’s leaders
Ohio University’s Professional Master of Sports Administration (PMSA) has gained a global reputation as one of the field’s most valued academic offerings. Kelley Walton, Director of the PMSA Program, tells SportBusiness how connections, as well as educational learnings, provide an enormous benefit to graduates.
How the FIFA Master has stayed at the top of its game
CIES director Denis Oswald explains how the FIFA Master’s offering has evolved over the past two decades to remain a vital launchpad for aspirational sports industry executives.
UMass Amherst tops 2022 SportBusiness Postgraduate Rankings
The University of Massachusetts Amherst MBA/MS Sport Management and MS Sport Management course has been named as the world’s best postgraduate sports management programme in the 11th edition of the SportBusiness P…
Professor Ruta’s Athlete Education interview | Former NBA star Damjan Rudež
Professor Dino Ruta speaks to former NBA player Damjan Rudež in the first of a new series of interviews with former athletes about their post-playing career.
Engaging Esports
SportBusiness speaks to Jason Chung, the man helping to craft New York University’s approach to esports education, and Rick Burton, David B. Falk Professor of Sport Management at Syracuse University, about the challenges universities and academics face in teaching esports – and some of the practices they recommend to deal with them. We also hear from Matteo Masini of masterSport to hear about how the institute responded to industry interest to create an esports-focused masters.
Network Connection: How universities are supporting students in developing meaningful industry and alumni relationships
Some of the top performers on networking-related metrics provide perspectives on best practice in the area.
#2 – Ohio University’s Master of Sports Administration
Ohio University retains its record as an ever-present in the global top two of the Postgraduate Rankings.
Alumni Interview, UMass | Dominic Macklin, football operations manager, City Football Group
Having grown up and studied in the UK through undergraduate level, Dominic Macklin was part of UMass’ MBA/MS Sport Management graduating class of 2015.
#1 – University of Massachusetts Amherst’s MBA/MS Sport Management and MS Sport Management
UMass Amherst returns to top spot for the first time since 2019.
Hyundai Motor and Common Goal team up for sustainability
SEOUL/BERLIN, JULY 27, 2022 – Hyundai Motor Company and Common Goal today announced their partnership to help drive change and create a more sustainable future.
Sports Matters Academy | The Metaverse Matters
The final module of the Sports Matters Academy series features two discussions, with seven experts, on the metaverse and the Web3 revolution
Why sport needs professional leaders to guide its future
Professor Antonio Dávila, the management lead of AISTS’s Master of Advanced Studies course, explains how the increasing professionalisation of sports administration has led to the academy’s flagship programme being reimagined…
Sports Matters Academy focuses on sports law
Sports industry careers and educational content series Sports Matters Academy delves into the world of sports law this Thursday, June 23.
A live-streamed online session at 4.30pm Singapore time (9
Chinese Football Association unveils new youth leagues
The Chinese Football Association has announced the launch of new national youth leagues, as part of its talent development plans
Glasgow Rangers agrees partnership with All India Football Federation
Scottish football club Glasgow Rangers has agreed a "strategic and commercial partnership" with the All India Football Federation
Understanding tech will shape the sports leaders of tomorrow
Professor David Atienza Alonso, the tech lead of AISTS’s Master of Advanced Studies course, explains why a focus on emerging trends such as smart wearables and deep learning has become a key part of the academy’s flagship programme.