Master
Sports Management (Thesis)
BIBahcesehir Istanbul University · Istanbul Turkish 2 yr January, August
$14,000 / yr
Total tuition
$5,000
Duration
2 yr
Language
Turkish
Degree
Master
Next intake
January, September
AI snapshot
Sports Management (Thesis) is a 2 yr, Turkish-taught master program at Istanbul Gelisim University in Istanbul, Türkiye. The total program tuition is $5,000, with the next intake in January, September. Apply through SIT with zero service fees.
Program overview
The Master of Sports Management program at Istanbul Gelisim University offers a comprehensive exploration of the sports industry, focusing on management practices, marketing, and policy development. This program equips students with the skills necessary to excel in various sports-related careers.
Internationally accredited degree
Internship & co-op opportunities
Turkish-taught with language support
Pathway to work permits after graduation
How applying works
Five simple steps from application to enrollment — we handle the paperwork with you.
- 1
Apply
Free, about 5 minutes with an advisor
- 2
Offer letter
Usually within 48 hours
- 3
Confirm & deposit
Accept your offer and reserve your seat
- 4
Visa support
We guide your student visa — usually 4–8 weeks
- 5
Arrival & enrollment
Starts January, September — we help you settle in
Core curriculum
Representative modules from the program, your advisor shares the full syllabus.
01Sports Marketing
02Event Management in Sports
03Sports Law
04Financial Management in Sports
05Leadership in Sports Organizations
06Sports Policy and Governance
Career paths
Roles this program prepares you for.
Sports Manager
Event Coordinator
Marketing Specialist
Athletic Director
Sports Consultant
Graduate outcomes
Where Services graduates in Türkiye typically end up (bachelor's graduates).
Employment rate70.5%
National average, all fields: 75.9%
Time to first job
13.7 months
Working in their field
54.6%
Field-level · nationalSource:TÜİK — Higher Education Employment Indicators, 2024
Admission requirements
- Completed application form (we fill it with you)
- High-school or bachelor transcripts (translated)
- Diploma or certificate of completion
- Valid passport copy
- Turkish proficiency or a preparatory year
Required documents
Prepare these before applying, we double-check everything for you.
Passport copy
Passport-size photo
Academic transcripts
Highest diploma / certificate
Language proficiency proof
Application form
CV / résumé
Statement of purpose
Frequently asked questions
The program typically spans two years, allowing students to complete their thesis and coursework.
Student stories
What students say
“Sports Management at Gelisim mixes classroom work with visits to clubs around Avcilar and the wider Istanbul football scene. I came from Tripoli knowing no one; the Arabic-speaking student office made settling in easier.”
“Our Laboratory Technology instructors at Istanbul Gelisim University insist we run every assay ourselves instead of watching demonstrations. By second semester I could prepare samples and document results without supervision.”
Compare similar programs
| Program | University | Duration | Tuition |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sports Management (Thesis)THIS | Istanbul Gelisim University | 2 yr | $5,000 |
| Sports Management (Thesis) | Bahcesehir Istanbul University | 2 yr | $14,000 |
| Sports Management (Thesis) | Istanbul Nisantasi University | 2 yr | $3,850 |
| Sports Management (Thesis) | Istanbul Topkapi University | 2 yr | $3,250 |
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