International
Sport Business
About the programme
Learn from industry leaders and gain real-world experience in a thriving sports ecosystem.
- The one-year programme aims to develop future leaders and professionals with comprehensive global knowledge and strategic decision-making skills to navigate the rapidly evolving sports economy, including both professional and recreational sports.
- Budapest’s position as a leading global sports city offers a unique learning environment, with access to major sporting events and world-class facilities.
- Internship opportunities with Hungarian, regional, and international sports federations, organisations, and clubs.
- Participate in an international summer university and intensive week with top European sport management students.
- Equipped with data-driven analysis skills, graduates will focus on digitalisation and internationalisation, preparing them for roles as managers, analysts, consultants, investors, or entrepreneurs in the sports ecosystem.
- Emphasising sustainability and social impact, graduates are trained to consider the broader effects of sport when making business decisions.
Who is expected to attend the training
The programme is open to students who already have a basic knowledge of economics/management and are very interested in the business of sport. In addition to learning about the complexities of the sports economy, the courses will also offer the opportunity to learn from a range of guest lecturers from the world of practice. We expect our students to be open-minded and critical. We particularly welcome applications from students who are interested in a career in international sport business!
Details
Programme name International Sport Business, Master MSc
Programme award Master, MSc
ECTS 60
Duration 2 semesters (1 years)
Teaching hours: 15-20 hours per week
Includes internship No
Start date September 2026
Tuition fee (EEA)
990 000 HUF/semester
cca. 2 500 EUR/semester*
Tuition fee (Non-EEA)
3 700 EUR/semester
*The official price list can be found in the annex to the Regulation on Student Fees and Benefits.
How to take the exam
The majority of the courses are completed with a practical assessment, which requires individual and group assignments, case studies, presentations and active work in class. Where an examination is a requirement of the course, students will mainly take a written examination.
What will you study?
Semester 1
Core Modules*
- Value Drivers in International Sport Business
- International Sports Marketing and Consumer Behaviour
- Value Creation of Leisure Sports
- Sport Business Development in International Environment
Semester 2 Speciatlisation
Core Modules*
Responsible International Sports Operations
Progressive Challenges in International Sport Business
* The above is not an exhaustive list. Corvinus University of Budapest reserves the right to change modules.
International mobilities
Exchange programmes
Corvinus has nearly 200 partners worldwide, and depending on the type of funding, you can apply to study at these institutions.
Zsolt Havran
Associate Professor
Programme Director
Vlad Demenski
Estonia
Student
Corvinus is very much the Oxford of Hungary, so coming to study here means you’re surrounded by incredible people with fresh perspectives that can actually impact the world. The Corvinus student life is vibrant, where you get to talk to a wide cast of students from all around the globe – I’ve made friends with someone from every continent besides Antarctica here. Corvinus is the place to be if you want to enjoy your student life while not compromising academic success.
Leading university
Rankings
#3 Best Business School in the region
EdUniversal Rankings
#351-400 in Business and Management
QS WUR Ranking by Subject
TOP 70 in Master’s in Finance in the world
Financial Times
Accreditations and networks
Career Opportunities
- Manager or staff member of an international sports federation
- Manager in charge of international functions of a domestic sports federation
- Manager of a domestic or international sports club or sports company Head of sports marketing/sponsorship of a multinational company
- Founder of an international sports company/start-up
- Manager or analyst of a domestic or international sports governance
- Responsible for wellbeing of a multinational company or a large domestic company
- International sports agency manager
- International sports event (professional or leisure) organiser
