Master's Degree Programme on "Olympic Studies, Olympic Education, Organization and Management of Olympic Events"

The call for applications for the academic year 2020-2021 will be available from February 1st, 2020 until April 30th, 2020.

For more information as well as the complete text please check the website: https://olympicmaster.uop.gr/ under the “Admission” section. Applcation form is attached below and the dully filled form with your resume should reach to "Olympic House", 100/9F, Independence Avenue, Colombo 07, Sri Lanka or via email to natolcom@slt.com

TITLE:

“Olympic Studies, Olympic Education, Organization and Management of Olympic Events”

The Department of Sports Organization and Management (in Sparta -Greece) of the University of Peloponnese in collaboration with the International Olympic Academy organizes for the Academic year of 2020-2021 the Master’s Degree Programme with the title “Olympic Studies, Olympic Education, Organization and Management of Olympic Events”.

The Master’s Degree Programme for Olympic Studies constitutes an innovation in the Olympic Movement at an international level and is supported by the Olympic Solidarity (International Olympic Committee) with a number of scholarships. The educational programme is based on the three pillars of the Olympic Movement: Education, Sports, and Culture, which constitute the foundation of Olympism and Olympic Pedagogy.

The philosophy of the programme is consistent with the values of the Olympic Movement for the diffusion of the Olympic ideal worldwide, the promotion of knowledge and research in Olympic issues and global participation.

POSTGRADUATE TITLE: The Master’s degree Programme’s title is “Olympic Studies, Olympic Education, Organization and Management of Olympic Events” (MSc).

OBJECTIVES

? The promotion of knowledge and research on issues of Olympic philosophy and Olympic Pedagogy, Olympic Education, organization and management of Olympic Games, Mega events and in general Olympic studies.

? To provide students with specialized knowledge at a postgraduate level on issues related to Olympic Studies as well as the necessary means for their academic, professional or research career.

? To provide a specialized workforce that will organize and direct Olympic and athletic institutions, promote the growth of programmes of Olympic education on an international level and contribute in the creation of a scientific background for the growth and organization of sports.

APPLICATIONS

The following categories of students may be admitted to the Master’s Degree Programme; bachelor degree holders from Higher Educational Institutions, preferably officials of National Olympic Academies, National Olympic Committees, the International Olympic Committee, International Federations, National Federations and EU Committees for Education, Culture and Sport or graduates of Centers for Olympic Studies, Schools of Sports Organization and Management, Physical Education, Journalism, Economic Faculties and other Departments, as well as corresponding Departments of recognized institutions of equivalent status. The number of students is limited to forty (40).

DURATION OF PROGRAMME

The duration of the programme is three (3) semesters. Students are required to attend two semesters (winter and summer, 9 weeks per semester) of lectures in Greece. The third semester is dedicated to the preparation of the master thesis at the student’s place.

LOCATION: The programme will take place in the IOA premises in Ancient Olympia, in collaboration with the International Olympic Academy, and in the facilities of the University of Peloponnese in Sparta.

TEACHING PROGRAMME

The presence of the students at all the lectures is mandatory and the submission of module assignments and examinations at the end of each semester as well as the dissertation project at the end of the 3rd semester will determine the success of the participants in this programme.

1st Semester

Mandatory Modules

1. The history and philosophy of sport in Antiquity: the birth of sport and its evolution.
2. The modern Olympic Games (revival, historic development of the Summer and Winter Olympic Games - social, political and cultural aspects of the Olympic Games - Olympic Institutions - Olympic Law).
3. Sport and Ethics – Olympic Philosophy.
4. Olympic Pedagogy I: Development and implementation of Olympic education programmes in schools.
5. Research methods in Social Sciences and Olympic Studies.

2nd Semester

Mandatory Modules

1. Olympic Pedagogy II: Development and implementation of Olympic education programmes in schools.
2. Olympic Games and major sports events: Organization and management
3. Sports marketing and Olympic sponsoring.

Optional Modules (2 from below)

1. Olympic Movement and International relations.
2. Sports high performance: Olympic athletes and dual careers.
3. Strategic and operational planning of major sports events.
4. Financial management of sports organizations.
5. The role, organization and operation of Olympic museums and libraries.

3rd Semester

Preparation, submission and presentation of Master’s Thesis.

All lectures will be held in English.

COSTS AND FEES: The fees for the programme payable by the students are 3.000 Euros (cost per student) for the three semesters. The Programme is partially financed by sponsors.

INFORMATION: For any further information, please contact the Secretariat of the Master’s Degree programme.