Master of Advanced Studies in Sport Administration and Technology
International Academy of Sport Science of Technology
Program description
International Academy of Sport Science and Technology
Endorsed by the International Olympic Committee (IOC) and located in the Olympic Capital, Lausanne, Switzerland.
Ranked the No.1 Sports Management Masters in the world by the independent Eduniversal rankings, The AISTS Master of Advanced Studies in Sport Administration and Technology degree is a unique 15-month international postgraduate program in sport management.
Endorsed by the International Olympic Committee (IOC), the program is located in Lausanne, Switzerland – The Olympic Capital – home to the IOC, over 50+ international sporting federations, and FIFA and UEFA just a short distance away. By studying at AISTS you are truly immersed in the global world of sport.
The AISTS degree is co-signed by some of the best academic and technology institutes in Switzerland.
To ensure a personalised, interactive environment, the program is limited to 35-40 participants and we always strive to have an equal gender balance within each class.
Admission requirements
There are approximately 35 to 45 participants accepted each year and the application requirements are as follows:
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A Master Degree recognised by EPFL (one of the AISTS co-signing universities) and a demonstratable passion for sports
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A Bachelor Degree recognised by EPFL (one of the AISTS co-signing universities) with a minimum of five years combined relevant experience in sport (international/national athlete experience)
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A Bachelor Degree recognised by EPFL (one of the AISTS co-signing universities) with a minimum of five year’s work experience in any industry
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If your diploma is not recognised by EPFL as equivalent to a Master or Bachelor you will require a minimum eight years of combined relevant experience in sport and a positive evaluation by AISTS that you will have the capacity to successfully follow the course and obtain the diploma.
Additionally to the above, applicants are required to be fluent in English as all lectures are given in English. Applicants must complete the online application form and attach all requested documentation. They must be able to finance both their studies and their cost of living in Lausanne.
For detailed admission requirements, please visit the AISTS website.
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Held in Lausanne, the Olympic Capital, participants are trained by experts in sport and academics, in the following multidisciplinary fields applied directly to sport.
- Management & Economics
- Technology
- Law
- Sociology
- Medicine
Our program includes nine months in the classroom (lectures, case studies, activities and field trips), two months of work experience in the sport industry, with the rest of the time spent on a client team project and research paper.
For more information about syllabus, please visit the university's website.
Scholarships & funding
The AISTS master degree program attracts aspiring sport managers from all over the world and from all walks of life.
There are two scholarships available for the next AISTS MAS in Sport Administration & Technology edition, starting in September 2021:
- AISTS Athlete Scholarship (covering 50% tuition)
- AISTS Future Female Leader in Sport Scholarship (covering 50% tuition)
Applications for both scholarships are opened until 31 March 2021 and the decision will be communicated in April 2021.
For detailed information about the scholarships offered, please visit the university's website.
Tuition fees
Course fees for the AISTS MAS in Sport Administration 2021 edition amount to CHF 29 900 (Swiss francs).
These are tuition fees and therefore do not include the costs of travel, board and lodging. If the application is successful, the accepted participant will need to pay CHF 29 900 in two instalments.
Qualification
The AISTS Master of Advanced Studies in Sport Administration and Technology Diploma is co-signed by the following Swiss universities: EPFL, UNIGE and UNIL, as well as by the AISTS.
Career opportunities
Our graduates work at international sporting organisations across the world including various federations, FIFA, UEFA, The International Olympic Committee, FIBA, Adidas, Lagardere and many more. The degree's 360 approach to learning means that our graduates can go on to work in a number of diverse roles from broadcast, media, management, events, athlete development and many many more.
Ben Cohen, 2008 graduate is now director-general of the International Testing Agency:
“The AISTS offers a one-of-a-kind platform to meet top sport officials and exchange with them on all latest developments affecting sport. I truly recommend this program to anyone wishing to step into international sport administration. In addition to a masters degree, the program offered me lifelong friends from all over the world and a unique network of alumni."
Tina Sharma, 2018 graduate is now Head of Media & PR at FISU, the Federation of University Sports:
"I was very clear, right from the beginning that it had to be the AISTS MAS program for me, or nothing. I wanted to work in sport governance and administration, rather than the commercial side of the sport industry – and for this, there is no other program quite like the AISTS. For me, what sets the AISTS apart from all the other programs in the world, is the fact that it is in Lausanne, nestled in the midst of all the International Federations that govern sports. The network and value this provides are incomparable. The program draws upon this strength by ensuring the involvement of top industry leaders, including the IOC."
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International Academy of Sport Science of Technology
The International Academy of Sport Science and Technology (AISTS), located in Lausanne, Switzerland is a not-for-profit association founded by eight institutions. It is home to the world's No.1 Sports Management Masters in the world, as ranked by the independent Eduniversal...
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