11 Sport and Exercise Masters Degree Programs in Switzerland

The Master in Sports Law endorsed and coordinated by CIES (International Centre for Sport Studies) at the University of Neuchâtel in Switzerland is an education course which provides students knowledge in every facet and complexity of sports law.

Sports Management gives you a 360-degree perspective of the industry, including media, technology, and event planning. You will network, attend top events, and graduate ready to take on the sector.

The sports market is a multibillion-dollar industry, experiencing rapid expansion in regions such as China, Russia, Brazil, and the Middle East. The industry offers diverse and dynamic opportunities to graduates, ranging from professional sports to managing events and corporate sponsorship. Professionals who want to work in this field require an innovative, creative mindset and an increasingly specialized skill set. This program prepares students to meet these challenges through courses in sports marketing and management, and financial management as applied to sport and sponsorship.

The FIFA Master - International Master in Management, Law and Humanities of Sport was recently ranked as the #1 Postgraduate Sport Management course in Europe for a record thirteenth time in the influential 2025 SportBusiness rankings.

Co-founded by the International Olympic Committee (IOC) and backed by seven other leading Swiss organisations, the AISTS is home to the World's No.1 Sports Management Master (Eduiversal rankings since 2015). This unique 15-month postgraduate program is based in the Olympic Capital, Lausanne, Switzerland.

The MBA Degree in Sport Management is a program that explores the fundamentals of management that concern the sport industry. You are able to choose the campus-based program in Geneva, Switzerland or Zagreb, Croatia or you can study online on our SSBM virtual campus.

Upon successful completion of the study program students receive an international private Master in International Management (MIM) degree with a specialization in Sports Management, awarded by the school's main campus in Zurich, Switzerland, based on the recommendation of the faculty of the local campuses where credits were earned, and upon the recommendation of the school's Academic Council.

The Master in Business and Event Management provides an overview of different types of events and their specific requirements in terms of operational planning. This course will analyze the motivations and expectations of clients today and the evolving event environment. The students will study concepts and the frameworks relating to planning, decision-making, and operational procedures for venue selection, logistics, budgeting, human resource planning, and service providers. The course breaks down the concept of an event and provides the framework and tools to create value and deliver a successful event experience. At the end of the program, students are required to complete an internship, which will give them practical experience and shape their theoretical knowledge in the industry.

The MBA Leadership in International Sports Law equips participants with in-depth expertise in international sports law and advanced leadership capabilities. The program covers governance, contracts, compliance, dispute resolution, and arbitration, preparing graduates to address complex legal and regulatory challenges in the sports sector. Participants also develop strategic decision-making skills to lead organizations, manage legal risks effectively, and promote integrity and sustainability in global sports governance.

How do sporting organizations tackle the current challenges of doping, illegal betting, gaming manipulation, and corruption? What are the biggest challenges of sports events, sports contract law, and the resolution of sports-related disputes and arbitration? This Specialization Course is intended for professionals who wish to gain an in-depth knowledge of the legal and business aspects of international sports.

The MBA Leadership in Sports Governance is specifically designed to empower professionals to lead with confidence, integrity, and expertise in this evolving field. Our program integrates advanced governance principles with innovative leadership strategies.