Bachelor’s Programme Sports Management
Would you like to understand sport as a social phenomenon and recognise developments in and for sport?
Sport is a big economic business. It requires experts to develop and implement organisational structures to manage the complexities of clubs and associations and the huge number of commercial sport providers. The students of the Bachelors’s Degree Program in Sport Management acquire qualifications and knowledge for this occupational field.
Please note: the language of instruction for this programme is German.
Study Code
UC 033 626
Supplemental Examinations
Examination to demonstrate suitable physical fitness must be completed satisfactorily before admission to the study programme.
FAQ
Graduates are able to produce, evaluate, assess and implement scientific developments in the field of sports management and to apply them in interdisciplinary contexts. They possess theoretical and methodological problem-solving skills.
Sports play a considerable role in the economy (sporting goods industry, tourism, sporting events). The sports world, characterized by multifaceted organizations and associations and wide-ranging commercial providers, requires considered organizational structuring that can only be achieved by specialists. Graduates of the Bachelor's Programme Sports Management acquire the following qualifications and knowledge for practical application in vocational fields:
- Core subjects of sports science: kinesiology, biomechanics, training science, sports education, sports psychology, sports sociology, medical and historical basics of sports science;
- Business and economic fundamentals: accounting and bookkeeping, management, marketing, commercial decisions;
- Fundamentals of sports management, including project experience, sports marketing and sports economics;
- Sports-related legal fundamentals;
- Practical experience and abilities in basic sports, recreational sports, and various trend sports
- Knowledge and application of didactic and organizational fundamentals
- Communicative abilities and presentation techniques.
Specific vocational fields for graduates of the Bachelor's Programme Sports Management include the sporting goods industry, tourism and recreational sports, event management, public administration, sports centre management, promotion of events and athletes, commercial sports providers, company sports, association and organization management, health care centre management, resorts and fitness studios.
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Curriculum
The curriculum is the basis of a degree programme. A look at the curriculum for the Bachelor Sports Management gives you a detailed overview of the structure, content, examination regulations and qualification profile of this Bachelor's degree.
The curriculum can clarify several important questions before you start your studies. For example, which criteria must be fulfilled for enrolment in the Bachelor Sports Management, how long the programme lasts, which modules must be completed and much more.
The 2015W curriculum is currently valid for the Bachelor's programme Sports Management.
Information on the Curriculum (2015W)
The complete version of the curriculum reflects the currently valid version of the curriculum. It is for informational purposes only and is not legally binding. The legally binding version of the curriculum, including any amendments, may be found in the University of Innsbruck Bulletins.
In order to determine which version of the curriculum is applicable in your case, see the Catalogue of Studies,
available at: https://lfuonline.uibk.ac.at/public/lfuonline_meinestudien.studienblatt
Section: Current Curriculum version.
- University of Innsbruck Bulletin June 13 2023, Issue 49, No. 579(guideline admission procedure)
- University of Innsbruck Bulletin January 8th 2020, Issue 11, No. 174 (Equivalence list)
- English version of the curriculum (from October 1st 2019)
- University of Innsbruck Bulletin September 18th 2019, Issue 76, No. 742 (amendment of the curriculum)
- University of Innsbruck Bulletin May 22 2019, Issue 46, No. 461 (amendment of the curriculum)
- University of Innsbruck Bulletin April 9 2019, Issue 34, No. 381 (modification of the curriculum)
- English version of the curriculum (from October 1st 2017)
- University of Innsbruck Bulletin May 23rd 2017, Issue 40, No. 586 (modification of the curriculum)
- English version of the curriculum (from October 1st 2016)
- University of Innsbruck Bulletin September 7th 2016, Issue 55, No. 551 (amendment of the curriculum)
- University of Innsbruck Bulletin May 2nd 2016, Issue 24, No. 364 (modification of the curriculum)
- University of Innsbruck Bulletin May 28th 2015, Issue 56, No. 439
Studies Induction and Orientation Stage (STEOP)
(1) Within the scope of the Studies and Orientation Stage, which takes place in the first semester, the following course examinations must be passed:
- VO Economic Thinking and Management (CM 2a/2 hrs./ 4 ECTS-Credits),
- VO Fundamentals of Economics (CM 3a/2 hrs./ 4 ECTS-Credits).
(2) Successful passing of all exams of the Studies Induction and Orientation Stage entitles to passing all further courses and examinations as well as to writing the Bachelor’s Thesis.
(3) Before successful completion of the Studies Induction and Orientation Stage courses amounting to 22 ECTS-Credits may be passed. The requirements specified in the curriculum must be met.
(1) Within the scope of the Studies and Orientation Stage, which takes place in the first semester, the following course examinations must be passed:
- VO Fundamentals of Management (CM 2/3 hrs./ 6 ECTS-Credits),
- SL Fundamentals of Management (CM 2/ 1 h/ 1.5 ECTS-Credits),
- VO Fundamentals of Economics (CM3/ 3 hrs./ 6 ECTS-Credits),
- SL Fundamentals of Economics (CM3/1 h/ 1.5 ECTS-Credits).
(2) Successful passing of all exams of the Studies Induction and Orientation Stage entitles to passing all further courses and examinations as well as to writing the Bachelor’s Thesis.
(3) Before successful completion of the Studies Induction and Orientation Stage courses amounting to 15 ECTS-Credits may be passed. The requirements specified in the curriculum must be met.
Recommended Course Sequence
The exemplary course sequence given below is recommended for full-time students beginning their study programme in the winter semester. The table shows one possible course sequence for the bachelor's programme and is not compulsory. Delays resulting from repeated examinations are not taken into account.
The standard duration of the study programme is 6 semesters or 180 ECTS-Credits, whereby according to the Universities Act of 2002, a workload of 1,500 (real) hours per academic year must be fulfilled, corresponding to 60 ECTS-Credits (one ECTS-Credit is equivalent to a workload of 25 hours).
5.0 ECTS-Credits: Introduction to Sports Science
7.5 ECTS-Credits: Introduction to Management
7.5 ECTS-Credits: Introduction to Economics
10.0 ECTS-Credits: Fundamentals of Medical & Psychological Aspects in Sports
7.5 ECTS-Credits: Fundamentals of Educational and Sociological Aspects in Sports
7.5 ECTS-Credits: Empirical Methods
7.5 ECTS-Credits: Accounting 1: Financial Accounting
7.5 ECTS-Credits: Accounting 2: Management Accounting
5.0 ECTS-Credits: Fundamentals of Management: Organisation and Human Resource Management
5.0 ECTS-Credits: Fundamentals of Management: Strategy and Marketing
5.0 ECTS-Credits: Theory of Economic Decisions: Decisions and Strategies
5.0 ECTS-Credits: Fundamentals of Macroeconomics: Business Cycles and Economic Growth
5.0 ECTS-Credits: Sport Practical Exercises
5.0 ECTS-Credits: Special Topics in Sports Science
5.0 ECTS-Credits: Economics and the Public Sector
5.0 ECTS-Credits: Interdisciplinary Skills
7.5 ECTS-Credits: Elective Module Special Management (Basic Course)
7.5 ECTS-Credits: Sports and Law
5.0 ECTS-Credits: Fundamentals of Management: Financial Management
OR
Fundamentals of Management: Management of Productive Processes
5.0 ECTS-Credits: Special Topics in Sports Science
5.0 ECTS-Credits: Sport Practical Exercises
7.5 ECTS-Credits: Sports Management
7.5 ECTS-Credits: Economics of the Leisure and Sports Industry
7.5 ECTS-Credits: Elective Module Special Economics (Basic Course)
OR
Elective Module
7.5 ECTS-Credits: Special Topics in Sports Management
12.5 ECTS-Credits: Bachelor's Seminar & Bachelor's Thesis
7.5 ECTS-Credits: Elective Module Special Economics (Basic Course)
OR
Elective Module
| Semester | ECTS-AP | Titel |
|---|---|---|
Extension Programme
Within the scope of the Study Programme, a Extension Programme corresponding to 60 ECTS-Credits may be passed. Admission to the Extension Programme requires the admission to or the having passed of one of the selected Study Programmes. Detailed information: https://www.uibk.ac.at/studium/angebot/es-informatik/
Information about examination regulations, assessment and grading
Examination regulations
The examination regulation is an integral part of the curriculum, detailed information can be found under the paragraph examination regulations.
The grade distribution table is a statistical representation of the distribution of all successfully completed examinations in a given programme of study or subject (based on all registered students for the programme or subject). The grade distribution table is updated in regular intervals.
| A | B | C | D | E |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Austrian grading scheme | Definition | %-age | ||
| 1 | EXCELLENT: Outstanding performance | 27.1 | = 100% | |
| 2 | GOOD: Generally good, but with some errors | 33.9 | ||
| 3 | SATISFACTORY: Generally sound work with a number of substantial errors | 25.2 | ||
| 4 | SUFFICIENT: Performance meets the minimum criteria | 13.8 | ||
| 5 | INSUFFICIENT: Substantial improvement necessary; requirement of further work |
December 2021
Overall classification of the qualification
Not applicable
Explanation: An overall classification (mit Auszeichnung bestanden/pass with distinction, bestanden/pass, nicht bestanden/fail) – is awarded only for examinations that conclude a programme of study and consist of more than one subject (an examination of this type is not specified in the curriculum of this programme of study).
Information about the Programme (in German only)
Appointments
07.02.2025 until 14.02.2025
Final exam registration: Monday, 27.01.2025 until 03.02.2025 12 a.m.
04.04.2025 until 11.04.2025
Final exam registration: Monday, 24.03.2025 until 31.03.2025 12 a.m.
30.05.2025 until 06.06.2025
Final exam registration: Mnday, 19.05.2025 until 26.05.2025 12 a.m.
Subject to change for organisational reasons.
11.07.2025 until 18.07.2025
Final exam registration: Monday, 30.06.2025 until 07.07.2025 12 a.m.
12.09.2025 until 19.09.2025
Final exam registration: Monday, 01.09.2025 until 08.09.2025 12 a.m.
12.12.2025 until 19.12.2025
Final exam registration: Monday, 01.12.2025 until 08.12.2025 12 a.m.
Subject to change for organisational reasons
Forms (in German only)
- Evidence of the Bachelor's Thesis according to the curriculum
- Examination Records
- Application for Admission to the third and fourth repetition of a course examination
Recognitions (in German only)
Contact and Information
Examination Office
Standort Innrain 52d
Further information about the study
sportmanagement-studieren@uibk.ac.at
Dean of Studies (from 01.03.2024)
Ass.-Prof. Mag. Dr. Michael Barth, Bakk. MSc
Information about the Programme (in German only)
Older curricula can be found in the archive Course Catalog
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