Sport Management
Business Economics and ManagementThe Bachelor’s Degree in Sport Management (L-18) is designed for international students looking to combine a solid education in business administration with a specialized focus on the global sports industry.
LOCATION
Rome
LANGUAGE
English
ADMISSION
Open admission
DURATION
3 years
CREDITS
180 ECTS
DELIVERY
On-campus
Live Streaming
Sport Management
Launch Your Global Career in the Sports Industry
Are you looking to turn your passion for sports into a global profession? The English-taught Bachelor’s Degree in Sport Management (Class L-18) at Link University in Rome is designed specifically for international students ready to lead the future of the sports industry.
This dynamic undergraduate program merges a solid foundation in business administration, economics, and law with a highly specialized focus on the global sports market. Studying in Italy—a country with a world-renowned sports heritage—provides a unique vantage point to understand the business behind the game.
Why Study Sport Management at Link University?
Career Outcomes
This degree equips graduates with the strategic and operational skills needed to thrive in the competitive international sports arena. Key professional pathways include:
Study Plan: Sport Management
| Module | ECTS | SSD |
|---|---|---|
| Business English | - | - |
| Digital technologies for business | - | - |
| Economics | - | - |
| Fundamentals of management | - | - |
| Introduction to private law | - | - |
| Mathematics for management | - | - |
| Principles of accounting | - | - |
| Other skills | - | - |
| Module | ECTS | SSD |
|---|---|---|
| Accounting and reporting for sports and healthcare organizations | - | - |
| Business law | - | - |
| Business organization | - | - |
| Corporations | - | - |
| Economics of financial intermediaries | - | - |
| Governance and management theory of private and public firms | - | - |
| Quantitative methods for economic decision making | - | - |
| Statistics | - | - |
| Module | ECTS | SSD |
|---|---|---|
| Athlete management and performance | - | - |
| Organizations and media for sports | - | - |
| Political economy | - | - |
| Sports marketing and sponsorship for healthcare brands | - | - |
| Tax law for sports and healthcare organizations | - | - |
| Elective modules | - | - |
| Stage (Internship) | - | - |
| Final dissertation | - | - |
Business Economics and Management: Other Curricula
Discover the other curricula available within the Bachelor's Degree in Business Economics and Management:
SCIENCES OF ECONOMICS AND BUSINESS MANAGEMENT L-18
Bachelor's Degree
Business Economics and Management
Frequently Asked Questions for International Students
Find answers to common questions regarding admission, language requirements, and career opportunities for the Sport Management program.
No. The Sport Management curriculum is taught 100% in English. All lectures, study materials, and exams are in English. However, learning some basic Italian will help you navigate daily life in Rome more comfortably!
Yes. The degree belongs to the official Italian academic class L-18 (Sciences of Economics and Business Management). It is fully recognized within the European Higher Education Area, providing a professional pathway into the global sports industry or allowing you to continue your studies with a Master's degree.
To enroll in an Italian university, you must have completed at least 12 years of primary and secondary education. If your school system provides only 10 or 11 years, Link University offers a Foundation Year program to help you meet this requirement and prepare for your degree.
Non-EU students residing abroad must submit a pre-enrollment application through the official Universitaly portal to start the study visa process. Our international admissions office will guide you step-by-step through deadlines and the required documentation.