Sports Management and Legal Skills
BSP Business School Berlin · Berlin, Germany
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Quick Overview
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In the Master's degree course Sports Management and Legal Skills, students are prepared for the professionalization of the sports industry by combining sports, business, and law in one programme. The curriculum focuses on building a strong manager personality and developing comprehensive competences at the interface of economics, management, law, and sport.
The programme prepares you for management roles in sports clubs, sports associations, and leagues, including topics such as employment contracts, licensing models, and player transfers. It also covers marketing and communication management and sponsorship, supporting your ability to work with legal and commercial requirements in the sports sector.
🎯 Course & Curriculum
Course structure
- Economics and high-performance sport modules to build a foundation in how sport markets work and how economic success connects with sporting performance
- Sports management modules focused on applying management and behavioral science concepts to sports organizations and stakeholders
- Legal skills modules covering contract understanding and legal compliance basics for sport-related work
- Advanced Sports Management modules to analyze sports organizations and derive consequences for management processes in practice
- Advanced Legal Skills modules on areas such as employment contract design, licensing models, and player transfers
- Marketing, communication and sponsorship modules applying sport-specific marketing instruments and sponsorship concepts to real cases
Curriculum
The 120 ECTS curriculum is completed over four semesters and combines general management, sport management, legal skills, applied projects, two semester-spanning internships, scientific research, and a master's thesis with colloquium. Each semester accounts for 30 ECTS, including the relevant share of the semester-spanning internship.
| Semester | No. of modules | Module / subject category | ECTS / CP | Semester total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Semester 1 | 5 semester-specific modules | M1 Strategy & Sustainable Development | 5 | 25 ECTS plus the applicable share of M15a Praktikum I across Semesters 1–2, resulting in 30 ECTS |
| M4 Wirtschaftspsychologie | 5 | |||
| M5 Struktur und Organisation des nationalen und internationalen Leistungssports | 5 | |||
| M10 Medien- und Bildrechte, Markenrecht und geistiges Eigentum | 5 | |||
| M13 Praxisprojekt: Design Thinking | 5 | |||
| Semester 2 | 5 semester-specific modules | M2 Leadership & Coaching | 5 | 25 ECTS plus the applicable share of M15a Praktikum I across Semesters 1–2, resulting in 30 ECTS |
| M3 Organization, Change & New Work | 5 | |||
| M6 Rechnungswesen und Finanzierung im Sport | 5 | |||
| M7 Sportmarketing | 5 | |||
| M9 Arbeitsverträge und Transfer: Spieler und Trainer | 5 | |||
| Semesters 1–2 | 1 shared practical module | M15a Praktikum I | 10 | 10 ECTS completed alongside the first and second semesters |
| Semester 3 | 5 semester-specific modules | M8 Digitale Transformation und E-Sport | 5 | 25 ECTS plus the applicable share of M15b Praktikum II across Semesters 3–4, resulting in 30 ECTS |
| M11 Sonstige rechtliche Aspekte im Sportmanagement (Doping, Club, Fan-Gemeinde, Sponsoren, Stiftungen, Sportanlagen, Haftung, Sportwetten) | 5 | |||
| M12 Ethik, Compliance und Streitbeilegung | 5 | |||
| M14 Praxisprojekt: Organisation einer Sportveranstaltung | 5 | |||
| M16 Scientific Research | 5 | |||
| Semester 4 | 1 major final module | M17 Master-Thesis und Kolloquium | 25 | 25 ECTS plus the applicable share of M15b Praktikum II across Semesters 3–4, resulting in 30 ECTS |
| Semesters 3–4 | 1 shared practical module | M15b Praktikum II | 10 | 10 ECTS completed alongside the third and fourth semesters |
| Total | 17 compulsory modules covering management, sport management, legal skills, practical application, research, and the master's thesis | 120 ECTS | ||
Career outcomes
- You build job-ready leadership competence for roles in elite-sport management, supported by an interdisciplinary focus on economics, management and law.
- You gain practical capability for management tasks in sports clubs, sports associations, and leagues, so you can step into day-to-day decision-making faster.
- You develop applied legal-skills that support contract-related work in sport, including employment contracts, licensing models and player transfer topics.
- You strengthen your ability to design and evaluate marketing, communication and sponsorship strategies specifically for the sports sector.
- You graduate with a Master of Science qualification that supports career progression toward specialist and leadership responsibilities in sport business and legal operations.
Employability rate
Sports management and legal skills graduates in Germany typically see an employability rate of around 86% and an unemployment rate of about 14%, reflecting steady demand for professionals who can combine sport business management with practical legal competence.
Together, these figures point to a reliable career outlook in sport clubs, leagues, agencies, and sport-related legal and compliance roles.
✅ Entry Requirements
Academic qualification
| Requirement | Details |
|---|---|
| First academic degree with subject relevance (minimum 180 CP) | International applicants need a first academic degree worth at least 180 CP in a field relevant to the program, such as business/economics, law, or related disciplines. The program also considers related degrees with sport-science or sport-related academic content as relevant. |
| Sports practical experience (recommended) | The program highlights that sports practical experience is beneficial for successful study. Examples mentioned include personal sports activity, coaching or training, or work connected to management or federation/association activities. |
Module matching by study area
| Study area | Match possible? | Conditions |
|---|---|---|
| Business & Management | Relevant degree / strong match | International applicants should have a first academic degree of at least 180 CP in a relevant field such as business/economics. |
| Law | Relevant degree / strong match | International applicants should have a first academic degree of at least 180 CP in law or a closely related legal field. |
Language requirements
For international applicants to study in English at BSP Business and Law School Berlin, you need to submit proof of sufficient English language proficiency.
💶 Fees & Funding
| Item | Amount | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | EUR 690 / per semester | 690 Euro per month during full-time study. Total tuition shown on the program flyer as 16,560 Euro paid in 24 equal monthly installments. |
| Enrollment fee | EUR 100 / one time | One-time enrollment fee charged at new enrollment. |
Proof of financial resources
International students may be required to show financial resources for study and living in Germany when applying for a visa and residence permit. Please prepare evidence of funds as required by German immigration/visa rules.
- Blocked account or other proof of sufficient funds for living and study in Germany, as required for the visa/residence process
- Any additional financial evidence requested during the visa/residence application process
Important dates
Application window
| Milestone | October - Winter intake | April - Summer intake |
|---|---|---|
| Application portal opens | N/A | N/A |
| Application deadline (final submit) | N/A | N/A |
| Application deadline (EU students) | N/A | N/A |
| Application deadline (Non-EU students) | N/A | N/A |
| Recommended apply-by | N/A | N/A |
| Semester begins | N/A | N/A |
Pre-application & reviews
| Milestone | October - Winter intake | April - Summer intake |
|---|---|---|
| VPD request - recommended | N/A | N/A |
| VPD result expected | N/A | N/A |
| APS - recommended | N/A | N/A |
| Start eligibility check | 6-12 months before the intake deadline (planning guidance) | 6-12 months before the intake deadline (planning guidance) |
Document submission deadlines
| Milestone | October - Winter intake | April - Summer intake |
|---|---|---|
| Application submission deadline | N/A | N/A |
| Document submission deadline (EU students) | N/A | N/A |
| Document submission deadline (Non-EU students) | N/A | N/A |
| Language certificate deadline | N/A | N/A |
| Official transcripts deadline | N/A | N/A |
| Certified translations deadline | N/A | N/A |
| Postal / hard-copy documents deadline | N/A | N/A |
| Missing documents (if requested) | N/A | N/A |
📝 How to Apply
Prepare your documents and eligibility profile
Review that your prior degree is at least 180 CP and is in a relevant field for the program. Gather your academic transcripts and proof of credits/CP, and prepare your English language proof (B2 CEFR). If you have sports-related practical experience (coaching, training, or sports management work), document it as it is presented as beneficial for successful study.
Submit your application to BSP Business and Law School Berlin
Submit your application through the official BSP application process during the published intake period. Upload the required study documents and ensure the information on your prior degree and credits is clear. After submission, monitor your email for any requests for clarification or missing documents from the admissions team.
Complete any follow-up checks and prepare for enrolment
If the admissions team requests additional information or documents, provide them within the requested timeframe. Plan your next steps for German study formalities such as visa/residence processes if you are a non-EU applicant. Arrange your study readiness (including accommodation planning) according to your semester start timeline.