International Academy of Sport Management and Technology (AISTS) AISTS Master of Advanced Studies (MAS) in Sport Management and Technology

Designed to develop the leaders of the international sport industry, the AISTS Master of Advanced Studies is endorsed by the International Olympic Committee (IOC) and co-signed by top Swiss Universities.

Based in Lausanne, Switzerland, the Olympic Capital, home of 60+ International Sports Federations, we bring together the best professors and experts to deliver the 15-month full-time postgraduate programme.

Ranked as the world’s No. 1 Master in Sport Management, it provides a 360° view of sport management and technology. With a focus on real sport with work experience combined with academic excellence, participants benefit from a uniquely balanced programme to accelerate their careers as sport leaders.

Curriculum (courses, subject modules)

With multidisciplinary expertise with over 100 lecturers from academia and industry, AISTS offers a unique combination of theoretical knowledge and practical learning. We bridge the gap between academic learning and professional application, making graduates highly employable and ready to tackle industry challenges from day one. Work placements and real-world projects ensure participants are well-prepared to thrive in the sport industry.

The following modules are covered throughout the programme:

• Management and Business of Sport
• Sport Technology
• Sport Law
• Sport Medicine
• Sport Sociology
• Career & Leadership Development in Sport
• Client Team Project
• Work Experience and Research Paper

Admission conditions

Required diploma(s) :

• Master
• Other
• or Bachelor + 5 years of experience

Tuition & Fees

Between 29900 and 29900 CHF

The application process for international applicants is the same as that for local applicants.

However, for non-native English speakers, you must submit your English Test Results (IELTS, TOEFL or Duolingo) as part of your application.

To find out more about the minimum English level requirements, see our How to Apply Section.

Employment opportunities & career impact

Average time for obtaining the first job offer : 3-months

Employment opportunities :

Graduates go on to work for high profile sports organisations, such as the International Olympic Committee, National Olympic Committees, Organising Committees, and a large number of International Sport Federations including FIFA, FIBA, the International Volleyball Federation, World Aquatics and many more.

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Program enrolment information and statistics

Application Deadlines

Faculty profiles

With a faculty of over 100 lecturers and speakers from both industry and academia, AISTS MAS in Sport Managment and Technology graduates are well informed and well equipped to take on the challenging and complex issues of today’s sporting landscape.

Campus facilities & Student Life

AISTS is based in Lausanne, Switzerland, an ideal setting for a successful learning experience. Switzerland is located in the centre of Europe and encompasses a unique cultural heritage. The country has four official languages and all of the special characteristics that come with them. From the sound of cowbells in the mountains to the music of rock concerts in Geneva, you will find a little bit of everything in Switzerland.

Situated in the French speaking part of Switzerland, Lausanne is the capital of the canton of Vaud and is located on the shores of Lake Geneva offering spectacular views of the lake and the Swiss Alps. Just 40 minutes by road or train from Geneva and its international airport, Lausanne has a busy pedestrian shopping zone, filled with cultural activities, art galleries and museums.

Lausanne is also home to the International Olympic Committee and has extensive local sporting and recreational facilities.

The region around Lausanne hosts some famous summer festivals such as the Montreux Jazz Festival and the Paléo Festival. It also offers the best skiing resorts in Europe at short travelling distance (Villars, Verbier, Crans-Montana, Gstaad, Zermatt, etc.).

The Synathlon, located on the UNIL Campus, is where the AISTS MAS in Sport Management and Technology lectures take place.  This location offers the possibility to practice over 90 different sport in a unique environment: the sport venues are located at the shore of the Lake with a magnificent view on the Alps. The AISTS MAS in Sport Management and Technology schedule allows participants to practice sport, form teams and participate in various championships on campus. A great opportunity also to perform team building, maintain or improve your fitness, discover the region and create friendships with other students and local people.

The AISTS is based in Lausanne, the Olympic Capital and home to more than 40 international federations and sport organisations, participants of the AISTS MAS in Sport Management and Technology programme are in the best place to start building or expanding their network, establishing contacts with sport organisations.