Sports Management Program Introduction
Purpose of the Program
The aim of the Sports Management Associate Degree Program is to meet the needs of sports management in facilities and positions at different levels (such as marketing, finance, public relations, field material information, sports facility management).
In the Sports Management Program; It is aimed to train sports personnel with the necessary professional skills to make and implement decisions regarding sports activities in positions at different levels of the public or private sectors, together with organizations providing sports services and recreation services. In addition to providing the students with a 'sports culture', it is aimed to be able to develop solutions by knowing the principles that can be used in problem solving as a practitioner in the field of sports management, to be able to defend these solution proposals, and to gain the necessary knowledge and skills specific to the field of sports in organizing activities related to sports management.
Profile of the Program
Technological developments in the field of sports, success in international organizations thanks to these developments and the great importance of sports in today's societies make management in this field important.
Sports Management Program, within the framework of the contemporary sports management approach, has a knowledge management approach that has the ability to manage and direct, can communicate well with people, enjoys working as a team, is responsible, has a good grasp of technology, can carry this skill to success in practice, and professional skills that can evaluate all these features in sports management activities. It is based on raising individuals with skills.
Duration of Education and Language of Education
The education period of the Sports Management Associate Degree Program is 2 years (4 Semesters) and the language of instruction is Turkish.
Graduation Requirements
In order to successfully complete the Sports Management Program, it is necessary to pass all the courses available in the program (120 ECTS), to achieve a weighted grade point average of at least 2.00 out of 4.00, and to successfully complete the summer internship (30 working days).
Skills Gained
Students graduating from the Sports Management Program are expected to have acquired the following qualifications:
Purpose of the Program
The aim of the Sports Management Associate Degree Program is to meet the needs of sports management in facilities and positions at different levels (such as marketing, finance, public relations, field material information, sports facility management).
In the Sports Management Program; It is aimed to train sports personnel with the necessary professional skills to make and implement decisions regarding sports activities in positions at different levels of the public or private sectors, together with organizations providing sports services and recreation services. In addition to providing the students with a 'sports culture', it is aimed to be able to develop solutions by knowing the principles that can be used in problem solving as a practitioner in the field of sports management, to be able to defend these solution proposals, and to gain the necessary knowledge and skills specific to the field of sports in organizing activities related to sports management.
Profile of the Program
Technological developments in the field of sports, success in international organizations thanks to these developments and the great importance of sports in today's societies make management in this field important.
Sports Management Program, within the framework of the contemporary sports management approach, has a knowledge management approach that has the ability to manage and direct, can communicate well with people, enjoys working as a team, is responsible, has a good grasp of technology, can carry this skill to success in practice, and professional skills that can evaluate all these features in sports management activities. It is based on raising individuals with skills.
Duration of Education and Language of Education
The education period of the Sports Management Associate Degree Program is 2 years (4 Semesters) and the language of instruction is Turkish.
Graduation Requirements
In order to successfully complete the Sports Management Program, it is necessary to pass all the courses available in the program (120 ECTS), to achieve a weighted grade point average of at least 2.00 out of 4.00, and to successfully complete the summer internship (30 working days).
Skills Gained
Students graduating from the Sports Management Program are expected to have acquired the following qualifications:
- To be able to develop solutions by knowing the principles that can be used in solving the problems that may be encountered in the field of sports management.
- To be aware of the knowledge and skill levels acquired during the education period.
- To be able to put the functional and tactical decisions about Sports Management into practice.
- Knowing the implementation plans and programs related to sports management, and fulfilling the duties and responsibilities related to these plans and programs.
- To be able to work and partially specialize in a specific field related to sports management.
- Gaining the ability to work in areas such as marketing at the managerial level, public relations, event management and sports facilities management.
Degree and Title Earned
Students who successfully complete the program graduate with an Associate Degree in Sports Management.
Vertical Transfer Opportunities
If the graduates of the Sports Management Program are successful in the Vertical Transfer Exam conducted by OSYM, the faculties;
Students who successfully complete the program graduate with an Associate Degree in Sports Management.
Vertical Transfer Opportunities
If the graduates of the Sports Management Program are successful in the Vertical Transfer Exam conducted by OSYM, the faculties;
- Business,
- Sports Management,
- They can continue their undergraduate education in Sports Management programs.
Job opportunities
Graduates who successfully complete the Sports Management Associate Degree Program have the opportunity to work in the private and public sectors. Graduates of this program can be employed in sports clubs, central and provincial organizations of the General Directorate of Sports Services, as well as sports federations, sports clubs, hotels and fitness centers. In addition, graduates can work in marketing, public relations, human resources, finance, management, sponsorship and event management departments. If graduate students have entrepreneurial spirit and potential in line with their skills and knowledge; they can establish their own business in all matters related to sports management.
Graduates who successfully complete the Sports Management Associate Degree Program have the opportunity to work in the private and public sectors. Graduates of this program can be employed in sports clubs, central and provincial organizations of the General Directorate of Sports Services, as well as sports federations, sports clubs, hotels and fitness centers. In addition, graduates can work in marketing, public relations, human resources, finance, management, sponsorship and event management departments. If graduate students have entrepreneurial spirit and potential in line with their skills and knowledge; they can establish their own business in all matters related to sports management.