Education

Over nearly a decade, Josoor Institute has been delivering Education programs in sports management, event management and related areas to nearly 4000 participants from Qatar and other countries in the greater MENA region and the world. At the core of Josoor Institute’s Education are the Professional Diploma Programs in Sports Management and Major Events Management, specifically designed to enhance the knowledge and skill sets of young professionals pursuing a career in sports management or events management, or mid-career professionals already holding positions in these domains and wishing to advance their careers. In parallel, Josoor develops online educational programs such as HBKU’s massive open online course Sustainability & Major Events

DIPLOMA PROGRAMMES IN SPORTS MANAGEMENT AND MAJOR EVENTS MANAGEMENT

The Programme in Sports Management focuses on key professional and management aspects of sports business, introducing Delegates to modern sports business and challenging them to debate and analyze its various facets and best practices. In addition, it also provides insights into managerial theories and their practical applications to the business of sports. Sports ultimately extends way beyond the pitch: from the staff to the management, there is a lot more to sports organizations and sports industry as part of the greater media and entertainment industry than just the game. That is where this programme comes in, equipping Delegates with the right knowledge and skill-sets for your career in sports management. The Programme in Sports Management is curated by SDA Bocconi School of Management faculty in close cooperation with senior professionals from the sector that brings to the Delegates first-hand experience and case studies.

The Programme in Major Events Management equips Delegates with an in-depth understanding of the major events ecosystem internationally and in Qatar by mean of knowledge and best practices from a variety of major events in areas like sports, arts, entertainment, festivals, concerts, conferences, museums and fashion exhibitions. From sporting events like IAAF 2019, to cultural and entertainment ones like Qatar International Food Festival, Museum Exhibitions, and AR Rahman’s music concert, and obviously the FIFA World Cup 2022™ and the events in parallel with and the run up to it, Qatar itself increasingly offers best practices in major events management. The Programme in Major Events Management is curated by SDA Bocconi School of Management faculty in close cooperation with senior professionals from the sector that brings to the Delegates first-hand experience and case studies.

Each programme consists of six modules that will take place from February 2021 to December 2021. Each module is offered in one, week-long delivery block. Delegates must be prepared to attend from 8:00 AM to 3:00 PM each day and have to be available for some preparatory work before each block.

Academic Partner - SDA Bocconi University School of Management

SDA Bocconi -the School of Management of Università Bocconi - is ranked by Financial Times #6th Business School in Europe and #7th Worldwide – for Custom Education. It is also one of the few schools of management that worldwide has achieved triple accreditation: EQUIS (European Quality Improvement System, since 1998), AMBA (Association of MBAs) and AACSB (Association to Advance Collegiate Schools of Business, since 2011).

SDA Bocconi – has been creating and sharing knowledge since 1971. The School’s vision of “empowering life through knowledge and imagination” lies behind its programme offerings: Executive Education Open and Custom Programmes, MBA and Master Programmes, applied research for the development of individuals, companies, institutions and economic systems in their process of market globalization and business development.

SDA Bocconi University School of Management also delivers the FIFA Master, being responsible of the Management Module, now at its 20th edition.

Admissions and Programme Requirements

A bachelor degree from an accredited institution and recognized as such by Qatar is the minimum academic credential required for delegates to join the Diploma programmes. Meeting the minimum admissions requirement does not guarantee admission.

Delegates are required to attend and actively participate in a minimum of 80% of the modules. At the end of every module, they must complete a graded assignment. At the end of the programme they will be expected to complete a Capstone project.