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About EASM Summer School
The European Association for Sport Management (EASM) is an independent association of people involved in the management of sport in the broadest sense. EASM has a wide international network of experts and National Organisations in the fields of sport management and has close European and Intercontinental relations.
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What is the EASM Summer School
The EASM Summer School is a great opportunity for students and practitioners to enrich their degree with new insights in the field of International Sport Management Industry, Business and Marketing, among others. Participants will have the chance to build up their own international network within the sport business and to work with colleagues from all over the world.
Attending the EASM Summer School means you will have access to interact with highly regarded academics and professionals of the sport management sector. We provide a unique educational opportunity as they deliver their visionary perspective, helping you broaden your views, improve your understanding of the sport management world and jump start your career in this passionate field of study.
EASM Teamwork
Estadio del Atlético de Madrid el Cívitas metropolitano
Academics, Networking & Leisure
Teaching Methods
Lectures by academics and professionals of the sport industry, teamwork, case studies, student presentations and distance readings for initial preparation.
Case Study
Lectures
Content & Learning Objective
The core of this programme will be the International Sport Management and Marketing, where students will be able to acquire knowledge about the field and apply professional marketing tools in the world of sports organizations
Credits & Certified Accreditation
- Attendants get a 6 ECTS certificate recognized by the University of Bayreuth after the Final Exam.
- The course of EASM Summer School is certified by the European Association for Sport Management and the Sport Management Academy of Bayreuth, Germany (SMAB).
Cultural and Leisure Opportunities
During the programme you will experience the perfect mix between academic improvement and exciting memorable experiences in one of Europe’s biggest and most special cities, with its vibrant life, culture and wide array of activities and leisure opportunities. You will be able to experience Spanish culture like never before, from its cuisine and its people to the unique blend of historical and modern appeal
Sightseeing: Puerta de Alcalá
Cultural Activity: Visit to Microsoft Global Sports Innovation Center
This Programe includes
This Programme includes
- 5 Nights’ accommodation in double room with breakfast included
- 7 Academic and professional lectures
- Case studies in groups
- 6 ECTS Attendance Certificate recognized by the University of Bayreuth
- Tour Bernabéu – Real Madrid Stadium
- Visit to Territorio Atleti – Cívitas Metropolitano Stadium
- Visit to Microsoft Global Sports Innovation Center
- Madrid de los Austrias Guided Tour
- 3 Lunches
- Typical Spanish Meal – Tapas
- Farewell Dinner
- Networking Activities
- Shuttle Services
Optional Activity: La Liga Football Match Atlético de Madrid vs Osasuna
(La Liga will confirm price and date at the beginning of May)
Lecturers
Larena Hoeber 🇨🇦
Diversity in sport fan performances
University of Regina
Robert Kok 🇳🇱
Fan communication in Sports
Fontys Economische Hogeschool Tilburg
Ruth Crabtree 🇬🇧
An International perspective in the art of managing people within sports organizations
Sheffield Hallam University
José María Gotor 🇪🇸
LaLiga Strategy as a Global Player in the sports and entertainment industry
LaLiga
Osmo Laitila 🇫🇮
Data-driven sponsorships – opportunities to refine fan insights into value in sponsorships
Jamk University
Ainhoa Cea 🇪🇸
Beyond sports sponsorship: collaboration between brands
Head of BMW Events & Sponsorships Spain.
Herbert Woratschek 🇩🇪
Together creates value: Engagement platforms in sport
Sport Management Academy Bayreuth.
Francesc Cruces 🇪🇸
Every sponsorhip has a buyer
Octagon
Lectures Venue at NYX Hotel Madrid
Sightseeing: Puerta de Alcalá
Fees & Registration
The 14th EASM Summer School programme fee is 815€ and includes:
- 5 nights’ accommodation in double room and breakfast in 3* Hotel.
- Academic and professional lectures.
- Case studies in groups.
- 6 ECTS Attendance Certificate recognized by the University of Bayreuth.
- Visit to Microsoft Global Sports Innovation Center.
- Visit to Territorio Atleti – Cívitas Metropolitano Stadium.
- Tour Bernabéu – Real Madrid Stadium.
- Tickets for La Liga football match: Real Madrid vs. Getafe.
- 3 Lunches.
- Typical Spanish Meal – Tapas.
- Closing Dinner.
Registration
Students Testimonials
“The virtual EASM Summer School 2021 was a perfect environment to enrich my studies with new insights in the fields of International Sport Management and Marketing. Apart from learning from experts, gaining new experiences and expanding my network, I had the opportunity to share my thinking with students from all over the world – it was an incredible week!”
Lilly from The Hague University of Applied Sciences (Netherlands).
“The best part of EASM Summer School was meeting new people and getting to know their way of thinking and doing … Studying and working in an international and diverse team is just one of the unique experiences which can be gained during the summer school.”
Anna from Ranepa University (Russia)
“EASM Summer school 2018 was a well-organized week and included very interesting lectures and other activities related to sports. Overall, the summer school was a really successful week and gave me so many unforgettable memories.”
Jukka from JAMK University (Finland)
Some of the universities which have participated on latest editions
Organised by Events GB
Events GB is specialized in bidding and organising conferences, congresses, events and tailor-made trips. The aim of our event organizing company is to use sports to bridge the gap between events, sport and people. As the event organizers, Events GB has overseen the last three editions of the EASM Summer School, as well as many other important international congresses and conferences such as 27th European Sport Management Conference (Seville), 3rd World Association for Sport Management Conference (Santiago de Chile), International Society for the History of Physical Education and Sport Congress (Madrid) or 6th NSCA International Conference (Madrid).
