MA in Sport Sciences – Sports Management

36Credits
2Duration of the program
$180Price

Official Name of the Program	Master of Arts in Sport Sciences – Sports Management
Official Degree Level	Master of Arts in Sport Management
Price/Credit	$180
Campuses Availability	Hadat–Baabda

Program Objectives

The research master’s degree is, by definition, a curriculum that does not prepare primarily to the world of fieldwork, but to that of research. It constitutes the first step towards a Ph.D. thesis. This program allows our students to conduct research projects in sports management to contribute to the development of this sector in Lebanon.

This program aims to prepare researchers in Sports management. Courses are structured in a way to initiate students to research by showing them the latest studies related to their education.

Eligibility

Students wishing to enroll in this program must hold a Bachelor of Arts in Physical Education and Sport. Admission requirements are:

diploma in French as a Foreign Language (DELF) Level B2 and Level B1.2 in the English Language; and
oral interview with the dean.

Assessment Methods

Depending on the types of courses given and based on evaluative components the system for assessing student’s achievement of course learning outcomes, is set as follows:

Written examinations for the theoretical subjects.
Presentation and oral defense of the dissertation
Master’s thesis in front of a jury.

The passing grade is set at 12/20 for all subjects as well as for the master’s thesis.

Program Learning Outcomes (PLOs)

After obtaining the Master of Arts in Sport Sciences, the diploma holder will be able to:

transmit ethical values and social values through research done about sport sciences;
work in a group as well as work individually in several projects whether at universities or in sports’ institutions, centers and research units;
communicate easily in the French or English language (based on the program chosen) both orally and in the written form;
use digital referencing tools and security rules in order to acquire, process, produce, and spread information; and
manage a research team.

Specific Learning Outcomes (PLOs)

Master the research foundations in the field of Sports Management.
Master the research foundations in the field of entrepreneurship.

Job Prospects

The Masters of Arts in Sport Sciences – Sports Management, activities prepares the student for various positions such as:

Researchers in sport sciences.
Teachers in higher education institutions.

Program Structure

Faculty Subject

Code	Course	Credits
MRCH 903-EC00	Analysis and Research methodology Analysis and Research methodology MRCH 903-EC00 3 Credits This 3 credits course of 45 hours given in research master helps students to experiment different methods in research in sport sciences. It will help them preparing their thesis based on a scientific approach.	3
STAT 302-FC00	Advanced statistics Advanced statistics STAT 302-FC00 3 Credits This 3 credits (45 hours) statistics course is for the sport and physical education student in master degree. Topics include statistical data treatment under a statistical software, reporting results in a scientific language, article analysis and follow up thesis (statistical interface)	3
PHSO 106-EC00	Gerontology Gerontology PHSO 106-EC00 3 Credits The main topics covered in this 3 credits course of 45 hours will be organic, motor, psychological, emotional and social developments as well as their interrelations in the development of a person. The effects of these elements on the motivation to practice physical and sports activities and on the body image of a person will be discussed.	3
PATH 505-EC00	Pathologies and effects on health and performance Pathologies and effects on health and performance PATH 505-EC00 3 Credits The aim of this 3 credits course of 45 hours is to present the pathological aspects of different diseases, in order to ensure a better understanding of interactions between physical activity and health in acute and chronic diseases.	3
ESPR 106-EC00	Fitness Assessment Fitness Assessment ESPR 106-EC00 3 Credits This 3 credits course (45 hours) will explore the different aspect of the evaluation of the physical preparation. The student will acquire general information on laboratory stress tests, evaluation of energy systems and all practical tests.	3
SOCI 102-EC00	Sport sociology Sport sociology SOCI 102-EC00 3 Credits How to understand the development of sports for a century? Is it the sign of a physical need or a cultural norm of the industrial world? The courses will be held in a masterful form, students will face sociological questions in the form of directed works that they will have to formulate masterfully. This course is 3 credits (45 hours).	3

Subject of specialization

Code	Course	Credits
MGMT 402-EC00	Strategic Management Strategic Management MGMT 402-EC00 3 Credits The diversification of sports practice and the commercialization of sport have inevitably led to greater competition between the traditional sport organizations and the new ones regarding ways of gaining or keeping athletes, fans, television viewers and/or sponsors. In response to this phenomenon, voluntary sport organizations must today develop strategic management, just as commercial companies were forced to do as of the 1960s. This course is composed of 3 credits (45 hours).	3
MGMT 401-EC00	Total Quality Management Total Quality Management MGMT 401-EC00 3 Credits This class addresses the unique entrepreneurial experience of conceiving, evaluating, creating, managing, and potentially selling a business. The goal is to provide a solid background with practical application of important concepts applicable to entrepreneurial environment. Entrepreneurial discussions regarding the key business areas of finance, accounting, marketing and management include the creative aspects of entrepreneurship. This course is composed of 3 credits (45 hours).	3
MSPR 102-EC00	Entrepreneurship Entrepreneurship MSPR 102-EC00 3 Credits This credits course of 45 hours addresses the unique entrepreneurial experience of conceiving, evaluating, creating, managing, and potentially selling a business. The goal is to provide a solid background with practical application of important concepts applicable to entrepreneurial environment. Entrepreneurial discussions regarding the key business areas of finance, accounting, marketing and management include the creative aspects of entrepreneurship.	3
MEMO 401-EM00	Research paper Research paper MEMO 401-EM00 6 Credits The 6 credits of 90 hours dedicated to the essays in research master must lead to a written report which aims to present all the research carried out. This report must be summarized (40 to 60 pages maximum excluding technical annexes). Your memory must tackle a problem. This is the problem statement. Your research will be based on this problem statement.	6

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