Sport Industry

The objective of the program is to provide those interested in sport with an introduction to key topics in the field of sport industry and management.
The program will provide:

An introduction to some of the most important issues and challenges currently facing sport including event management, sport business management, governance and the social role of sport;
A learning experience that involves presentation by experts in the field of sport;
A program of visits to leading organizations in the sport industry;
A program of visits to sports stadiums, facilities and other relevant venues;
An approach that combines both global and local insights;
An opportunity to engage and network with other participants who are interested in sport;
A program of study delivered in one of the world’s most important cities for sport (Paris) and in a region with a world-leading reputation for promoting the social development of sport (Lyon).


Programme day by day

Day 1 - Brands

A day dedicated to the understanding of how a sports brand is created and how to best create brand engagement. Take advantage of different classes and site visits.

Day 2 - Sponsorships

Sports thrive on sponsorship deals. Develop a better understanding of the ins and outs of sport sponsorships.

Day 3 - Fans

Fan engagement is at the heart of any good sport commercial strategy. Find out more about the different engagement strategies used by popular sports brands around the world.

Day 4 - Mega events

Understand the process of bidding, organizing and staging sport mega-events.

Day 5 - Mega events

Understand the process of bidding, organizing and staging sport mega-events.

Day 6 - Sport and society

Learn how to highlight the role that sport plays in effecting positive socio-cultural change.

Day 7 - Sport and society

Learn how to highlight the role that sport plays in effecting positive socio-cultural change.

Day 8 - Sport governance

Through a combination of classes and site visits, develop a clear understanding of sport governance and learn how intricate it really is.

Day 9 - Sport governance

Through a combination of classes and site visits, develop a clear understanding of sport governance and learn how intricate it really is.

Day 10 - Sport governance

Through a combination of classes and site visits, develop a clear understanding of sport governance and learn how intricate it really is.

Course leader

Simon CHADWICK
Professor at emlyon business school with an expertise in Sport business

Target group

Students ranging from high-school graduates to Bachelor's or Master's graduates who want t odiscover the world of sports management to make sure this indsutry is the right one for them.

Course aim

Highlights

The program will be an opportunity for participants to:

Understand the process of bidding for, organizing and hosting sport mega-events;
Explore commercial aspects of sport including sponsorships, brand management and fan engagement;
Examine the importance of good governance in sport;
Consider the role that sport plays in effecting positive socio-cultural change.

Credits info

This summer school is a certificate and does not provide credits.

Fee info

EUR 2880: Tuition fees for the 2 weeks of the summer school. Living costs not included.