YOUR PATH TO
SPORTS MANAGEMENT

A degree in sports management
for professional athletes and sports enthusiasts

BALANCING YOUR STUDIES WITH YOUR PROFESSIONAL LIFE?

We'll make it easy for you.

If you’re already juggling daily training sessions, away trips with the team, and press conferences, it might seem impossible to add a degree programme on the side. But we make it easy for you to study alongside your other commitments.

Thanks to our flexible approach to learning, integrating your studies into your everyday life isn’t difficult at all. We’ll adjust the programme to your individual needs; should there ever be a problem, we’ll quickly find the right solution. This lets you get back on track after your athletic career ends and still stay in the game.

... until the next semester starts.

Want to know more? Send us a message or join us at the next online information event!

Get your information at our free online event now!

23/02/2026 5.30 pm
23/03/2026 5.30 pm

Be part of our free online info event!

Christian Zeitz

Designation

I was very satisfied with ESM Academy! The support was excellent, and I felt well supported at all times. The mentors are competent and committed, and the learning atmosphere is very pleasant. I can highly recommend ESM Academy!

Nick Förster

Designation

Excellent support throughout the entire course. The whole team gets top marks for their personal and professional approach. Highly recommended!

Pati

Designation

The programme is very well structured and completely flexible. You can catch up on lectures at any time, for example, and exam dates are also tailored to suit you.
Help is available for every little question you may have, and the support is generally excellent. Highly recommended!

Svenja Huth

Designation

I can highly recommend the ESM Academy. The lecture recordings allow you to organise your studies very flexibly and integrate them into your everyday life.
The personal contact is also worth mentioning. You never felt like you were “alone”. 😊

Matteo

Designation

Dynamic and flexible. Great support throughout the entire semester. All three are the key to success!
I was very satisfied with ESM Academy!

Chris Löwe

Designation

Thank you very much for your support during my studies. It was a great time and I am glad I did it. Keep up the good work 🙂

cedric Hüsler

Designation

I highly recommend the ESM Academy! The courses are excellently structured and offer a wealth of valuable knowledge. The lecturers are extremely competent and dedicated. Whether for professional development or personal interests, the ESM Academy is the perfect choice. Thank you very much for this great experience.

26 reports

SUCCESS STORIES

Per Nilsson sticks the landing and transitions into management

Pelle got a head start and completed our studies during his time at FC Copenhagen. After his athletic career ended, he managed to transition directly into management at RB Leipzig. He started as an assistant to Ralf Rangnick, later he was responsible for talent development. Since 2022 he has been working for the players agency ROOF.

Per Nilsson has made the leap and now works for Rasensport Leipzig

Clemens Fritz

Chris Löwe

All stories

STRUCTURE OF THE DEGREE PROGRAMME

Study when and where you want.

Our flexible learning concept makes it possible.

Two
Semesters

Get a university degree in just one year

Blended
Learning

Knowledge that will stay with you

Flexible
Prerequisites

We accept a wide variety of school certificates

Passion is
everything

Every lecture relates to the world of sport

Studying
worldwide

No matter where you are, you can complete our programme

Our approach to learning

YOUR TEAM

Whether your game is football or basketball, whether you’re a professional athlete or an amateur, whether you’re active in your hometown sports club or abroad – our students reflect the entire spectrum of professional and amateur sportspeople. Thanks to the flexibility of our programme, studying is possible at any point in your career without any problems.

Other players

Fabian Schär

Svenja Huth

Fabian Frei

Luca Waldschmidt

YOUR PATH
TO SUCCESS

Worldwide learning, at any time and from anywhere

State-certified with recognised ECTS points

2 semesters without compulsory attendance times

Individual examination date

Flexible admission requirements

Personal mentoring

Large sports network

A degree in sports management
for professional athletes and sports enthusiasts

SUCCESS STORIES

Per Nilsson sticks the landing and transitions into management