MSc Olympic Studies, Olympic Education, Organization and Management of Olympic Events
DURATION
3 Semesters
LANGUAGES
English
PACE
Full time
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TUITION FEES
EUR 5,000 *
STUDY FORMAT
On-Campus
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Key Summary
Introduction
The Department of Sports Organization and Management of the Faculty of Human Movement and Quality of Life Sciences of the University of Peloponnese with the support of the International Olympic Academy is organizing for the Academic year 2024-25 the Master's Degree Program the title "Olympic Studies, Olympic Education, Organization and Management of Olympic Events".
The Master's Degree Programme in Olympic Studies constitutes an innovation in the Olympic Movement at an international level. It is supported by the Olympic Solidarity (International Olympic Committee) with several scholarships. The educational program is based on the three pillars of the Olympic Movement: Education, Sports, and Culture, which constitute the foundation for Olympism and Olympic Pedagogy.
The program's philosophy is consistent with the philosophy of the Olympic movement for the diffusion of the Olympic ideal worldwide, the promotion of knowledge and research in Olympic issues, and equal global participation.
The Master's degree programme's title is “ Olympic Studies, Olympic Education, Organization and Management of Olympic Events” (MSc).
Objectives
- The promotion of knowledge and research on issues of Olympic philosophy and Olympic Pedagogy, Olympic Education, organization and management of Olympic Games, Mega events, and in general Olympic and sports studies
- To provide students with specialized knowledge at a postgraduate level on issues related to Olympic studies as well as the necessary means for their academic, professional, or research careers
- To provide a specialized workforce that will organize and direct Olympic and athletic institutions, promote the growth of programs of Olympic education on an international level and that will contribute to the creation of a scientific background for the growth and organization of sports
Admissions
Curriculum
The presence of the students at all the lectures is mandatory and the submission of module assignments and examinations at the end of each semester, as well as the dissertation project at the end of the 3rd semester, will determine the success of the participants in this program. All lectures are held in English language.
1 st Semester
Mandatory Modules
- Μ.1.1- The history and philosophy of sport in Antiquity: the birth of sport and its evolution
- Μ.1.2- The modern Olympic Games (revival, historic development of the Summer and Winter Olympic Games – social, political, and cultural aspects of the Olympic Games – Olympic Institutions – Olympic Law)
- Μ.1.3- Olympic Pedagogy I: Development and implementation of Olympic education programs in schools
- Μ.1.4- Sport and Ethics – Olympic Philosophy
- Μ.1.5- Research Methods in Social Sciences and Olympic Studies
2 nd Semester
Mandatory Modules
- Μ.2.1- Olympic Pedagogy II: Development and implementation of Olympic education programs in schools
- Μ.2.2- Olympic Games and major sports events: organization and technology, legacy, media
- Μ.2.3- Sports marketing and Olympic sponsoring
Optional Modules (2 from below)
- Ο1- Olympic Movement and International Relations
- Ο2- Integrity in sport
- Ο3- Strategic and operational planning of major sports events
- Ο4- Financial management of sports organizations
- Ο5- Sport policies
3 rd Semester
- Preparation, submission, and presentation of Master’s Thesis
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Program delivery
Duration of Program
The duration of the program is three (3) semesters. Students are required to attend two semesters of lectures in Greece. The third semester is dedicated to the preparation of the master's thesis at the student’s place.
Dates of Lectures in Greece (physical presence is demanded)
- First Semester: 20/09/2024-23/11/2024
- Second Semester: 04/04/2025-08/06/2025 (These dates may be subject to change)
Period of Thesis Preparation
- Third Semester: 09/2025- 02/2026
Location
The program takes place in Ancient Olympia and in Sparta, Greece. Kindly note that, in both, Ancient Olympia and Sparta students are allocated in twin rooms.