Master in Sport Design and Management
Overview
Do you want to build a career in the design and management of sports infrastructure? This programme is designed for you.
Sports facilities sit at the intersection of architecture, engineering, technology, sustainability and business. Professionals in this field need the skills to design, manage and develop venues that meet the demands of modern sport while creating value for communities and stakeholders.
The Master in Sport Design and Management is a 12-month, part-time programme offered by Politecnico di Milano in collaboration with POLIMI Graduate School of Management. Delivered in English and Italian, it brings together the two core strengths of Politecnico: design (architecture, engineering and industrial design) and management.
The programme is developed in partnership with Italy's leading sports institutions: CONI, FIGC, Istituto per il Credito Sportivo and Lega Serie A. The curriculum combines classroom learning with outdoor activities, site visits and direct engagement with professionals from stadiums, federations and sports organisations across Europe. The programme concludes with a three-month Project Work.
Accreditations and ranking
Triple Crown
The quality of our programmes is recognised internationally.
POLIMI Graduate School of Management is among the very few Business Schools worldwide to hold the “Triple Crown”, the distinction awarded to institutions accredited simultaneously by AACSB, AMBA and EQUIS, the three most prestigious accreditation bodies in the global business education landscape.
This achievement reflects the School’s commitment to ever-higher standards of education, innovation and impact.
Programme structure
The 15-month program is held in English, with lessons taught in Italian being translated simultaneously. Monthly lessons will be held at POLIMI GSoM or online (Thursday to Saturday) and weekly online sessions on Mondays (19:00–21:00 CET).
The curriculum is built around two pillars: Design and Management.
Outdoor activities are integrated throughout the programme, including:
- Two intensive 4-day workshops at the “Luigi Ridolfi” FIGC Federal Technical Centre in Coverciano and the "Giulio Onesti" Olympic Preparation Centre in Rome
- Site visits and Match Day experiences with sports management professionals
- Workshops on specific projects and seminars at company and institutional headquarters
The programme concludes with a three-month Project Work, carried out with the support of an academic tutor and presented to an academic committee.
Is it right for me?
The Master in Sport Design and Management is designed for:
Admissions
Applications are processed on a rolling basis. As places are limited, we recommend applying as early as possible – applications may close before the published deadlines once the class reaches capacity.
Non-EU candidates are advised to apply at least three months before the programme starts, to allow time for degree comparability procedures and student visa applications.
Step 1 – Activate your application and submit your documents
Fill in the form at apply.gsom.polimi.it and upload these documents:
- your CV in English
- university transcripts/mark sheets
- bachelor’s/master’s degree (if already available at the time of the application)
- copy of your passport or ID
- digital picture
- letter of reference
- motivation letter
- Have an English proficiency certificate such as IELTS (or equivalent) with a 6.5 overall and no section below 6.0. This is necessary if you do not hold UK citizenship, due to visa requirements
Pay the Application Fee (EUR €100)
Step 2 – Screening
Shortlisted candidates will be invited to a motivational interview in English, held online.
Fees and Benefits
The programme costs €13.500. These costs cover the entire length of our programme, but they do not include living and travel expenses. A reduced fee of €13,000 is available for students who have graduated from Politecnico di Milano with a Master of Science degree, no more than 3 years before enrolling in the Master.
We at POLIMI GSoM have partnered with Flywire to accept payments from international students worldwide.
Applicants for the Specialising Masters can apply for fee reductions. These are given out on a first-come, first-served basis, so it’s a good idea to apply early. If you’d like financial aid, you need to request it when you submit your application form – please note that late requests for financial aid won’t be considered.
Please note that we don’t offer full scholarships, and that the DSU and other scholarships offered by Politecnico di Milano and the Italian Government cannot be used for POLIMI GSoM’s programmes.
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