Sports Management, BA (Part-time)
Charakter Fresenius Hochschule · Multiple campuses in Germany, Germany
QS World University Ranking: N/A
Quick Overview
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Im Studiengang Sportmanagement (B.A.) kombinierst du Management-Know-how mit praxisnahen Aspekten aus der Welt des Profi- und Breitensports. Du erwirbst fundierte betriebswirtschaftliche Kenntnisse und bekommst zugleich Einblicke in strategische Themen rund um Sportübertragungen sowie Sportmedien.
Du kannst Schwerpunkte wählen und dein Studium mit zusätzlichen Wahlpflichtmodulen individuell gestalten. Außerdem ist die Integration eines Praxissemesters in den Studienverlauf möglich, wodurch sich die Regelstudienzeit verlängern kann.
🎯 Course & Curriculum
Course structure
- Build your sports-business management foundations with business-focused learning and sport-industry context.
- Develop knowledge that supports later roles across sport organisations, sport tourism, and sports media.
- Start structured modules that combine management know-how with practical, industry-oriented examples.
- Apply management skills to sport markets, sport organisations, and sports-related business topics.
- Choose two specialisations and complete six elective modules to shape your individual study path.
- Develop applied competencies through course themes such as successful leadership in sport organisations and applied finance topics.
- Optionally integrate an internship/praxis semester into your study plan for hands-on experience.
- Use the practical phase to apply the sport-management knowledge you have built in earlier semesters.
- Strengthen your readiness for the sport-business roles you target after graduation.
Career outcomes
- You graduate with practical sports-management and business skills that prepare you for management roles in the modern sport sector.
- The program supports career-ready specialization through two specialisations and elective modules, so you can align your degree with the sport-business areas you want to work in.
- You develop industry-focused knowledge relevant for sport organisations and sport-related business activities, helping you transition into professional roles with confidence.
- With the option to integrate a practical semester, you can gain real experience and strengthen your profile for sport-business employers.
- You build skills that support roles across sport media, sport marketing, sport tourism, and broader sports-sector management functions.
Employability rate
Employability for Sports Management graduates in Germany is typically around 82% with an unemployment rate of about 18%, reflecting steady demand for business-trained professionals in the sport sector.
Together, these figures point to a generally stable outlook, especially when you leverage the program’s practical learning and specialisation choices.
✅ Entry Requirements
Academic qualification
| Requirement | Details |
|---|---|
| Higher secondary / school-leaving qualification | For Bachelor admission, applicants need a higher education entrance qualification. International applicants with a school-leaving certificate that is not directly sufficient for German university admission can complete the Hochschule Fresenius admission assessment (Feststellungsprüfung-related pathway or the university admission test described on the international admissions pages). |
| Previous study (when applicable) | If you do not hold the required German university entrance qualification, the university describes alternative access routes such as an admission assessment for international school credentials. Applicants should follow the Hochschule Fresenius admission route described for international applicants on the university admissions pages. |
Language requirements
The program is taught in German. If your school-leaving qualification and previous education were not taught in German, you must submit proof of German language proficiency as required by Hochschule Fresenius for admission to this Bachelor program.
Exam / assessment
| Component | Required? | Details |
|---|---|---|
| Hochschule Fresenius admission assessment (for certain international school qualifications) | conditional | International applicants with a secondary school qualification that qualifies them for bachelor studies in their home country but does not meet German university entrance requirements may take the Hochschule Fresenius admission test. The test is described as a 120-minute written online test plus a 30-minute oral test, and completing it enables study at the Bachelor level. |
💶 Fees & Funding
| Item | Amount | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | EUR 750 / per month | Monthly tuition varies by campus: 850,00 EUR/month for Wiesbaden, München, Köln, Hamburg; 750,00 EUR/month for Heidelberg. |
| Semester fee | EUR 0 / per semester | Semester contribution (Semestergebuehr) is shown as 180 Credit-Points in key facts and as 'ab 750,- € monatlich' for monthly costs; the exact separate semester fee is not published as a fixed EUR amount on this page. |
| Application fee | EUR 695 / one time | Anmeldegebühr shown in key facts for the program. |
Proof of financial resources
International applicants must also demonstrate sufficient financial means for studying and living in Germany. The university and visa process commonly require proof of funds; prepare your financial documents early to avoid delays.
- Bank statements or financial evidence required for your Germany student visa process (amount depends on your case and the local requirements at application time)
Important dates
Application window
| Milestone | Winter intake | 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 | October 01, 2026 | April 01, 2026 |
Pre-application & reviews
| Milestone | Winter intake | 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 | N/A | N/A |
Document submission deadlines
| Milestone | Winter intake | 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
Apply online
Submit your application through Hochschule Fresenius’ official online application form. The application is possible throughout the year and there is no application deadline stated on the university application process page. After you apply, you receive login details for the document upload area.
Upload your documents for admission review
In the upload area, provide your required study documents such as your school-leaving qualification and academic records. Hochschule Fresenius reviews the submitted documents and confirms whether the admission requirements for your program and pathway are met. For some applicants (depending on qualification access route), an admission assessment or personal conversation may be scheduled.
Attend assessment or interview (if requested)
If your international qualification requires it, you may be invited to take the Hochschule Fresenius admission assessment consisting of written online and oral parts. If the program admission process requests a personal interview or further step, follow the instructions sent to you after document upload. Complete this step as early as possible to keep your intake timeline stable.
Enrolment and final document submission
If you are admitted, Hochschule Fresenius sends you the study contract, which you should return promptly if required. The upload area will also show any documents needed for enrolment, including items that must be submitted as officially certified copies by post if the university marks them as such. After all enrolment requirements are fulfilled, you can start your studies for the confirmed intake.