Master in European Sports Business Program

For Master in European Sports Business Program, tuition fees are 9,900 EUR per year.

Designed for ambitious professionals, the European Sports Business Program (ESBP) is a high-impact, executive-level initiative that bridges the gap between traditional management theory and the high-stakes reality of the global sports industry. This intensive, nine-day journey is built on the expertise of three world-class institutions—WHU, SSE, and ESSEC—guiding participants through a strategic exploration of the future of sports.

You will thrive here if you are a current or emerging leader looking to master the complexities of the sports ecosystem. The program is structured into three distinct, three-day modules hosted in Düsseldorf, Stockholm, and Paris. You will move from navigating strategic uncertainty and corporate foresight, to mastering the execution of complex business models, and finally to cultivating the leadership culture required to drive innovation in a people-centric industry.

A Tri-National Expertise Hub

The program distinguishes itself by leveraging the specific research strengths of its partner schools: WHU’s focus on strategic growth, SSE’s expertise in management and financial performance, and ESSEC’s leadership in organizational behavior and change. Graduates emerge not only with a reinforced professional network of European sports leaders but also with multiple executive certifications that validate their capacity to lead high-performing, innovative organizations.

ESSEC Business School is a well-established international institution known for rigorous business education and an entrepreneurial mindset. Offering programs from undergraduate to doctoral levels, ESSEC integrates academic depth with practical learning, leveraging partnerships with industry and a dual-campus model that spans France and Singapore. The school’s curriculum emphasizes leadership, innovation and global awareness to prepare students for complex business challenges.

Students benefit from a multicultural learning environment and strong corporate connections that open pathways to internships, consulting projects and international exchanges. ESSEC promotes ethical leadership and sustainability as integral parts of management education, blending case-based learning, experiential projects and research-led instruction. Small cohorts and engaged faculty foster peer collaboration and individualized career support.

Outside the classroom, ESSEC provides a vibrant student life with clubs, incubators and events that encourage entrepreneurship and cross-cultural collaboration. Graduates join a global alumni network and are positioned for careers across sectors, supported by career services and employer partnerships. For students seeking a demanding but supportive business education with a truly international outlook, ESSEC combines academic excellence, practical exposure and a strong global community.