Bachelor's degree STAPS - Sports management

The STAPS (Sports and Sports Management) degree aims to train professionals capable of managing, organizing, and promoting organizations, projects, and events in the sports sector. Students develop skills in management science, sociology, and economics adapted to the specificities of the sports sector. The program emphasizes the acquisition of theoretical and practical know-how with a view to professional integration or further study.

The educational objective of the program: Students are trained to contribute to the economic and/or social performance of any sports organization. They develop skills in management science applied to the field of sports. They hold leadership positions within sports, tourism, or sports leisure organizations whose goal is to develop sports products and/or services:

• Public sector organizations: State, local authorities (sports department)
• Non-profit private sector organizations: sports movement (federations, leagues, committees, clubs), social economy companies, observatories, etc.
• Foreign private sector organizations: large-scale sports retailers, equipment manufacturers, commercial sports service companies, communications agencies, event agencies, professional clubs, sports media, etc.

This program is aimed at:

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent with an interest in the humanities, management, and economics.
• Students interested in a career in sports-related management and organization.

• First-year admission (L1) is available via Parcoursup: https://www.parcoursup.gouv.fr/ for holders of a baccalaureate or equivalent diploma.
• Second-year admission (L2) or third-year admission (L3) is available based on a completed application (BTS, DUT, or other similar programs related to the curriculum) on the eCandidat platform: https://candidatures.univ-amu.fr/

This program is based on the first year (Semesters 1 & 2) of a core Bachelor's degree.

Semester 3 is also a core program, but benefits from a teaching unit focused on sports management (MS) training.

Semesters 4, 5, and 6 then focus on specialized courses centered on the MS program. The multidisciplinary nature of this program, combined with numerous lectures by qualified professionals and internships/projects in a professional environment, strengthens students' professional development upon obtaining their Bachelor's degree.

In addition, during the third year of the Bachelor's degree (Semestes 5 & 6), a Knowledge and Skills Block (BCC) allows students to choose two "à la carte" options from a list (e.g., additional internship, additional certification, DESU or DU, additional teaching unit, MOOC) each semester, allowing them to explore other skills to individualize their Master's application profile.

• Theoretical foundations in human and social sciences applied to sport.
• Fundamental concepts in sports management and sports economics.
• Understanding the legal and institutional framework of sports activities.
• Analysis of the social, environmental, and economic issues of sport in contemporary society.

• Sports facility management: planning, coordination, and monitoring of activities.
• Development and management of sports and event projects.
• Development of communication and marketing strategies tailored to sports.
• Team management and leadership.
• Needs analysis and implementation of innovative solutions in the sports field.
• Mastery of statistical techniques and data analysis tools applied to sports science.
• Use of scientific methodologies to conduct studies or diagnoses in the sports field.
• Effective written and oral communication in French, adapted to various audiences.
• Production of professional and academic materials in French and English.

• Year 2: During the second year of the undergraduate program, a work experience placement in a sports organization will be conducted during semester 4 for a minimum of 70 hours. One day during the semester will be set aside to allow students to complete their internship.
• Year 3: During the third year of the undergraduate program, a specialized internship in sports management will be conducted in an association, sports organization, or in an event-related capacity for a minimum of 210 hours, starting in mid-March. Classes will be taught from early January to mid-March to allow students to complete their 6-week internship within their organizations.

Supervised Projects: Several instructors supervise and support students on tutored projects, immersive projects, or audits, which may involve a one-day event, the organization of a conference, the holding of a tournament in a sport, or many others. These projects allow students to meet and work with professional structures, as well as professionals from the world of entrepreneurship and sport.

A network of alumni can help students with professional integration (internships, job offers, etc.) = the MOS association was created in 2014.

Professionalization:

• Diplôme has existed for over 20 years.
• Company/course links: internships (L2 M2), supervised projects and expertise (L2 M2), sports conferences, professional development council, alumni, MOS Association, volunteer engagement network.
• Partners Club.
• Around fifty organizations revolve around the diploma.

Professional Integration

• Graduation survey conducted by the department + 30-month survey conducted by AMU.
• 80% (fixed-term contracts, permanent contracts, Entrepreneurship) / Mainly management and middle-level positions.
• 60% find employment within the same organization after the final internship.