Olympic Studies, Olympic Education, Organization and Management of Olympic Events

The International Olympic Academy in collaboration with the Department of Sports Organization and Management (in Sparta) of the University of Peloponnese organizes since 2009 the Master’s Degree Programme with the title "Olympic Studies, Olympic Education, Organization and Management of Olympic Events". The Master’s Degree Programme for the Olympic Studies constitutes an innovation in the Olympic Movement at an international level. The educational programme is based on the three pillars of the Olympic Movement: Education, Sports and Culture, which constitute the foundation for Olympism and Olympic Pedagogy. The philosophy of the programme is consistent with the values of the Olympic movement for the diffusion of the Olympic ideal worldwide, the promotion of knowledge and research in Olympic issues and global participation.

The following categories of students may be admitted to the Master’s Degree Programme; Bachelor degree holders from Greek and foreign Higher Educational Institutions, preferably officials of National Olympic Academies, National Olympic Committees, the International Olympic Committee, International Federations, National Federations and EU Committees for Education, Culture and Sport or researchers of Centers for Olympic Studies, Schools of Sports Organization and Management, Physical Education, Journalism, Economic Faculties, Pedagogy faculties, humanities and other Departments, as well as corresponding Departments of recognized institutions of equivalent status in Greece and abroad.