Sport is a unique industry with high entry barriers – making a career transition into this field requires more than just passion. Since its creation in 2003, the AISTS Master of Advanced Studies in Sport Management and Technology has supported 700+ alumni in making this transition, equipping them with the tools, knowledge and network needed to succeed in the international sport industry.
To help you understand how to transfer your expertise into sport, we invite you to join our special online Webinar on Career Transition into the Sport Industry, taking place on Monday 14 April at 1 PM (CET). The session will last 45 minutes and is open to anyone curious about the outcomes of the AISTS Master of Advanced Studies.
This session is ideal for professionals looking to apply their skills in law, marketing, management, or other fields within the international sport industry. You will hear first-hand from two AISTS alumni who successfully transitioned into impactful roles in sport after completing the AISTS Master of Advanced Studies in Sport Management and Technology.
Webinar Moderator
AISTS Alumna (MAS 2018)
AISTS Alumnus (MAS 2011)
Session Agenda:
- Welcome & Introduction – Gabija Condemi, Webinar Moderator
- AISTS Alumni career journeys:
• Tina Sharma Tiwari (MAS 2018), Senior Manager, Media Relations & Olympic Games Communication at the International Olympic Committee
• Patrick DeCaro (MAS 2011), Market Development Manager at ERNE AG Holzbau - Interactive Q&A with all webinar participants
About the panelists
Tina Sharma Tiwari (MAS 2018):
Before joining the AISTS MAS programme, Tina built a strong career in media, communications and journalism. After graduating in 2018, she made a successful transition into sport communications, starting as Head of Communications & PR at FISU. Her journey continued at the International Olympic Committee (IOC), where she has grown steadily since 2021. Today, Tina is working as Senior Manager, Media Relations & Games Communication at the IOC.
Patrick DeCaro (MAS 2011):
Originally trained as an architect, Patrick joined the AISTS MAS in 2011 to take a first step into the sport industry. Following the programme, he worked with leading sport organisations such as the European Club Association (ECA), the International Boxing Association (IBA), and the International Olympic Committee (IOC), where he spent over six years in various roles. He now brings his expertise to his role as Market Development Manager at ERNE AG Holzbau.
Discover how alumni like Tina and Patrick applied their previous experience to start new chapters in sport – and how you can do the same.
About the AISTS Master of Advanced Studies
The AISTS Master of Advanced Studies in Sport Management and Technology was designed to develop
the leaders of international sport from around the World.
The AISTS MAS programme is co-signed by EPFL, UNIL, and UNIGE, and endorsed by the International Olympic Committee (IOC), highlighting the programme’s excellence, credibility and world standing. Based in Lausanne, Switzerland, the Olympic Capital, we leverage this academic ecosystem including IMD Business School and EHL to bring together the best professors and experts to deliver the 15-month, full-time Master programme. Ranked as the No. 1 Master in Sport Management globally since 2015, it provides a 360° view of sport management and technology. Participants benefit from a uniquely balanced programme of academic excellence and industry-led learning to accelerate their careers as sport leaders.
The AISTS responds to the evolving needs of the sport industry by designing an MAS programme that is multidisciplinary, based on academic excellence, real sport and career acceleration. Its evolving curriculum addresses the needs of the sport industry with a scientific committee ensuring academic rigour and relevancy. Multi-disciplines guide our approach to building the the AISTS MAS including Management and Business of Sport, Sport Technology, Sport Law and Governance, Sport Medicine, Sport Sociology, Leadership and Career Development, Digitalisation and Sustainability. Each discipline plays a crucial role in our mission to drive growth and success for the sport organisations with whom we partner. Participants of the AISTS MAS programme benefit from our personalised Career Advisory Services, empowering alumni to achieve their professional aspirations and excel in sport industry. The entire AISTS MAS in Sport Management and Technology is interconnected digitally with a strong technological component, emphasising innovation and relevance in sport management in today’s digital era.
Whether you come from a background in engineering, media, law, management or medicine, the AISTS MAS provides the knowledge, connections and real-world experience to help you successfully enter and grow in the sport industry.
Learn more about the Master or Advanced Studies