This is a turning point

2026 will be a landmark year for international sport.

The Milano Cortina Olympic & Paralympic Games, the FIFA World Cup, the ICC Women’s T20 World Cup and the Commonwealth Games will place sport organisations under global attention.

Behind these events are professionals responsible for strategic decisions, operations, technology, law and medicine.

For many professionals and athletes, it is also the right moment to start a new chapter in the sport industry.

Who this next chapter is for

• Professionals seeking to bring their skills into the sport industry
• Recent master’s graduates willing to accelerate their career in sport
• Athletes preparing for post-career roles

World’s No. 1 in Sport Management

In 2025, the AISTS Master of Advanced Studies was ranked as the No. 1 Master in Sport Management globally for the 10th consecutive year by Eduniversal. This recognition ensures graduates receive premier education and industry recognition.

Based in Lausanne, the Olympic Capital, the AISTS Master of Advanced Studies is at the heart of the international sport and academic ecosystem. Its proximity to the IOC and nearly 60 International Sports Federations (IFs) offers unique networking opportunities for participants and alumni.

Admissions requirements

• Bachelor’s degree combined with a minimum of 5 years of work experience;
  or a Master’s degree
• English fluency
• Ability to cover tuition fees and living expenses