MSc Sport Management

1. Completed degree (no less than six semesters) in a related field of study (for instance, BA in Sport Management and Sport Communication at the German Sport University or business degrees - subject specific requirements regarding the relevancy are listed in annex A of the admission regulations: https://www.dshs-koeln.de/fileadmin/redaktion/Englisch/Fu... (opens in a new tab))

2. Proof of ability (above-average final grade of either 2.5 or higher in the German system or B according to ECTS).

3. Transcript of records, indicating all courses (including grade) and the number of credit points and/or the number of hours.

4. Certificate with the average grade of your degree including the respective grading table.

Duration

4 semesters

Workload

120 Credit Points

Qualification

Master of Science (M.Sc.)

Commencement of studies

Winter semester

Application Deadline

31st of May (Non-EU)

15th of July (GER & EU)

Study places

30 places

Language of instruction

English

Costs

Semester fee (approx. € 305)

As per the admission regulations for all Master’s programmes, the following admission requirements apply:

• Completed degree (no less than six semesters) in a related field of study (Subject-specific requirements regarding the relevancy are listed in annex A of the admission regulations)
• Proof of ability (above-average final grade of either 2.5 or higher in the German system or B according to ECTS)
• Personal qualification (proven by Curriculum Vitae (CV) and letter of motivation) and professional qualification.

All lectures and courses in this Master’s programme will be in English. As a result, all students are required to demonstrate certified proficiency in the English language. Proof of language proficiency may be demonstrated through any of the following language test certificates:

• TOEFL iBT (≥ 95 points)
• IELTS Academic (≥ 7 points)
• Cambridge Certificate (CAE) at C1 level following the European Reference Framework for Languages (GER)

There are exceptions to this requirement. Native English speakers or graduates who have obtained a Bachelor’s degree from an English-language programme at a university within the European Union or in a country where English is the official language are exempted.

Additionally, we advise applicants to display the following interests, skills and abilities:

• A strong interest in business-related subjects within the field of sports
• A passion for research
• The ability to work at a high analytical level
• A fundamental understanding of mathematics and statistics
• The ability to work well in a team as well as independently
• An affinity for business practice and analysis
• The ability to work in an international context

Please note that, unlike other degree programmes, the sport qualification test is not mandatory for admission to any Master’s programme at the German Sport University Cologne.

All applicants have to apply through our online application portal (mySpoho, see link on the right) which is only available during the application period. After registration via the online application portal the documents listed below have to be uploaded to the portal. The legal basis for the Master admission process is outlined in the admissions regulations, see all regulations here (opens in a new tab)).

1. Study diploma and diploma supplement/transcript of records (opens in a new tab)

• Transcript of records, indicating all courses (including grade) and the number of credit points and/or the number of hours.
• Certificate with the average grade of your degree including the respective grading table

2. Language Skills (opens in a new tab)

For all study degrees that are taught in German applicants require a German language certificate. For a degree which is taught in English all applicants require a valid English language certificate

• German language
• We only accept DSHII, TestDaF TN4 or Telc C1 "Hochschule" certificates level "good" for the proof of German language no older than two years at the time of the deadline expiry date.
• English language
• For the Master's Degree courses "Sport Management", "Human Technology in Sports and Medicine", "International Sports Development and Politics" and "Psychology in Sports and Exercise" special knowledge of English must also be provided by one of the following language test certificates: TOEFL iBT (≥ 95 points), IELTS (≥ 7 points) or Cambridge Certificate (CAE) at C1 level in accordance with the European Reference Framework for Languages (GER). You do not have to submit an English language certificate if you completed your Bachelor's degree, which was taught in English language, in an EU-country or in a country where English is an official language.

3. Curriculum vita (opens in a new tab)

For the 'M.Sc. Sport Management', 'M.Sc. Human Technology in Sports and Medicine', 'M.Sc. Psychology in Sport and Exercise' and 'M.A. International Sport Development and Politics'  in English, for all other Master´s degrees in German language

4. Motivational letter (opens in a new tab)

The motivational letter shall explain your interest for the main subject areas of the Master´s degree, your motives for commencing the studies and your medium-term professional goals (for the 'M.Sc. Sport Management', 'M.Sc. Human Technology in Sports and Medicine', 'M.Sc. Psychology in Sport and Exercise' and 'M.A. International Sport Development and Politics'  in English language)

5. Proof of scientific performance (opens in a new tab)

E.g. participation in research projects, scientific publications, etc.

6. Proof of work experience (opens in a new tab)

E.g. employment certificates, interim references, internship certificates, work abroad, etc.

7. Proof of practical sporting experience (opens in a new tab)

E.g. trainer´s certificates

The certificates and documents mentioned under 1) till 4) are mandatory. The documents 5)- 7) are not mandatory and depend on the individual experience in the respective field.

Officially certified translations are necessary for certificates that are not issued in German or English.