MSc Sport in Lyon

INSEEC Lyon’s MSc Sport trains you in the realities of a fast-changing sector, where passion and strategy are one and the same. This professional programme enables you to acquire skills in sports management, marketing, sponsorship, event management, sports law and sports organisation management.

As the capital of gastronomy, Lyon is also a leading city for sport, with a rich ecosystem of professional clubs, international events, federations, specialist agencies, etc. You will work in an environment that values initiative, performance and commitment – all great assets for building your project.

No, there is no written entrance exam. Admission is based on a portfolio, supplemented by a motivational interview. This enables the teaching team to gain a better understanding of your background, your aspirations and your desire to work in the sports business sector. At INSEEC Lyon, it is not only your academic results that count, but also your ability to project yourself, to defend a coherent project and to transform a passion into concrete skills.

Yes, INSEEC Lyon’s MSc Sport is offered as a two-year sandwich course. This format allows you to combine theory and practice, gain autonomy and gain a foothold in a competitive sector. You will be supported in your search by :
a network of partner companies and organisations (clubs, agencies, events, equipment manufacturers) ;
coaching workshops to help you build on your experience, structure your applications and prepare for interviews.

Work-linked training is an effective way to professionalise your career path, expand your network and establish your credibility.

The programme is taught on the INSEEC Lyon campus, located in the former Citroën building, a stone’s throw from the banks of the Rhône. Modern, bright and connected, this campus offers a setting conducive to learning and collaboration. You’ll benefit from specially adapted workspaces, a stimulating atmosphere and proximity to the major players in local sport.

Yes, the international dimension is at the heart of the programme. You’ll work on real-life cases involving global brands, interact with international speakers and have the opportunity to do an internship or assignment abroad. This programme prepares you to understand the global challenges of sport business and to position yourself in multicultural environments.