Sport Studies | International Sport Management - English - 3 years - Full-time
Curiosity and active involvement are at the heart of our ISPM programme. You will experience a variety of teaching methods. Throughout the studies you will get insights into sports marketing, sports policy, financial management and many other topics. Thereby, you will get a clear picture of the impact of sports on society. All topics of the three-year ISPM programme have an international and practical approach, whether it’s courses, group projects or individual assignments. International Sport Management opens up a world of choice and our programme prepares you for it!
Structure of Sport Studies | International Sport Management - English - 3 years - Full-time
The ISPM programme contains topics regarding Management, Personal Development, Economics, Research and Events. Each year comprises of a combination of courses that relate to these overall topics. Click below on the year to find out which subject is taught in what year of the programme.
During each of the three years practical learning plays an important role. The first year includes a field trip. The one-week study trip to a European country gives you the opportunity to meet with sport organisations and to learn more about the world of sports.
In the fourth quarter of the second year the ISPM students participate in an internship to gain work experience. This internship is not allowed to take place in your home country and preferably not in the Netherlands. Thereby, the international experience you can obtain during the study increases. Finally, you will finish the programme by implementing your final graduation internship at a sports organisation of your choice. There, the final graduation report has to be written. This second internship is not restricted to a country outside of the Netherlands or your home country.
Please be aware of the fact that the field trip, the internship and the graduation internship may bring extra costs regarding housing, travel and insurance.
Year 1
The first year is the introductory (propadeutic) year
Disclaimer: Please note that our curriculum is still under construction. Subjects might change.
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Year 2
Disclaimer: Please note that our curriculum is still under construction. Subjects might change.
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Year 3
Disclaimer: Please note that our curriculum is still under construction. Subjects might change.
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Your lecturers
Helmien Rambaldo
"I thoroughly enjoy teaching in an international classroom which I have been doing for ten years now. I have been part of the ISPM lecturer team since early 2019 and I teach a variety of subjects including research, personal development and sport development. Outside of my job at ISPM you can find me on the cricket field, either as a player, a coach or data analyst. I have been very fortunate to have traveled the world and lived in different countries through my sporting career as a high-performance cricket player.
Degrees: Bachelor in Sport Science and Business Management (Stellenbosch, South Africa); MSc. in Human Movement Sciences"
Risto Rasku
"I have been a teacher for almost two decades. Before that I worked in different businesses; IT, banking, media and consulting. My background is in business and only the past couple of years I have been messing with sports business. I joined ISPM early 2019 and the party here seems to get better all the time.... If you wonder the short intro, me being from Finland might explain.
I teach management and marketing related topics like strategic planning, sport marketing and sales & sponsorship. I have degrees in business administration and communication (journalism)."
Andrea Emara
"I have been a teacher on the ISPM programme since day one. I have quite a lot of international experience having lived and worked in the UK, Indonesia, Egypt and France, at universities and teacher-training institutions. I mainly teach Intercultural Communication, but I also pop up from time-to-time on other modules. I am a Liverpool football fan (I was born there), and in my youth, I was quite a good sprinter and discus thrower. I am happy to have a go at most sports; I started playing football at the age of 39 and try to remain as active as possible. I love being able to cycle everywhere, whatever the weather. I spend a lot of time taking my daughter and son to swimming and football practice.
My interests include languages and culture, sport and sustainable development and pedagogy. I really think that we can make the world better through sport – I sincerely hope that students graduating from our programme will share this vision. They need to want to contribute to making the world a better place.
Degrees: Bachelor’s in Geography, master’s in Teaching English as a Foreign Language, a diploma in Teaching English as a Second Language (Trinity College London) and a diploma in Educational Management (International House, London). I am currently studying for a MSc in Sustainable Development and I am also a CELTA and DELTA teacher-trainer and English examiner."
Rosalie Schimmel
"I was lucky enough to be the “founding mother” of the ISPM programme and am very proud of the truly international Sport Management programme that we can offer you. I am passionate about educating students, with a long history of teaching and curriculum development at The Hague University of Applied Sciences. I am committed to guiding our students to become young professionals and game changers in the fascinating world of sports. You'll find me mostly in our professional stream, as your PPD coach or coordinating your internship. Furthermore, I teach Introduction to Sport Management."
Degrees: Bachelor’s degree in Physical Education and a master’s degree in Pedagogical Sciences.
Ingrid Diepen
"I think game changers have the guts to follow their heart. They dare to stand out, and they see opportunities where others see problems. After working in a business environment for a couple of years, I decided to follow my heart and do something with my passion for sports and education. I have been teaching a variety of management and sports subject for 12 years now. At the ISPM programme, you will see me teaching personal development courses and sports.
I am Dutch and live in Amsterdam. Since I was six years old, my favourite sport has been skiing. That is why I lived and worked in Austria as a ski instructor for two years. We don't have the mountains here, but we do have Scheveningen beach. So, during our lovely sunny summer days, I daydream about the snowy mountains while I am laying on the beach, drinking a cold beer with friends!"
Degrees: Master’s in Policy and Communication, Bachelor’s in Physical Education, Bachelor in Facility Management
Hans Koeleman
"My background is in sport business. I have worked at Nike’s European HQ for over 15 years, being a brand manager involved in creating brand-enhancing campaigns throughout the region. Doing this taught me the importance of teamwork – in this case the integration of brand marketing, product, sales and more – but it also taught me the vital importance of ‘thinking different’. I believe every organization should constantly work at standing out in the market, continuously strive to excel and to create a unique and meaningful proposition for its customers. I’d like our students to adopt these qualities as well.
I am a Dutch Olympic athlete (1984 and 1988) with a vast and diverse network in the world of sport, in Europe and beyond. In the past few years, I worked as an independent consultant giving lectures and masterclasses on diverse topics such as creative and design thinking and storytelling.
I live in Amsterdam but have spent a considerable part of my life in the US. I studied at Clemson University (South Carolina) and at the University of Southern California."
Degrees: bachelor’s in English Literature, master’s in History
Marcela Hofman
"I've been a journalist for over a decade in Brazil when I decided to invest in a career in sports. That led me to Germany, the United States, Canada and, finally, to the Netherlands. Between my family life, my passion for rock music, and my bike rides at the Biesbosch, I teach and learn at the ISPM programme. I welcome first and second years students to challenge their thinking in Sport Sociology and to discover the ins and outs of communication in both Sport Media and Public Relations in Sport. In addition, I am one of the coordinators of the ISPM PR Team. My greatest joy is to watch students strive in the programme.
I am from the South of Brazil (Porto Alegre) and a big Internacional fan. I’ve also attained my Dutch citizenship and, currently, I feel more Dutch than Brazilian."
Degrees: bachelor’s in Journalism (PUCRS, Brazil) and master’s in Sport Management (University of San Francisco, US)
Donna de Haan
"I believe sport managers need to make informed decisions that push sport to be more equitable and inclusive. Working with the next generation of game changers is one way to do this. I challenge students to engage with theory and to look for best practice across different sports. My classes are filled with research focused case studies and I utilise my vast international network to help students connect with real life issues. I have taught or developed nearly every subject on the ISPM programme but right now you’ll find me leading our two football focused minors and supporting students through their graduation journey.
I’m British, born in Nottingham and therefore a Nottingham Forest fan. I have lived and worked in America and Australia and now call The Netherlands home."
Degrees: I completed my undergraduate in Nottingham, then studied for an MBA before finally completing my PhD at Loughborough University.
Gerald Roebroeks
Working methods
Lectures, seminars, study visits, self-study, group activities and project work
At ISPM we focus on practical experience, rather than just dry theory. Therefore, ISPM strikes a perfect balance between theory, group projects mentored by international teaching staff, and case studies put forward by top of the bill experts currently working in the international world of sports.
During the second year you can choose one or two minors to gain more insights into topics that are not necessarily part of the ISPM study programme.
Prospective ISPM students from all over the world will also get the opportunity to follow several international internships at esteemed sports organisations. In addition to the internship opportunities, you will also have the chance to participate in several special events. These include the EASM, the planning of the field trip or visits to the Special Olympics and the Paralympics. And to top it all off, you will follow courses at the new Sportcampus Zuiderpark and support The Hague City Council during many of its international sporting events.
Contact the programme
If you have any further questions about the ISPM programme, please send us an e-mail.
Contact with the student
Madalina Preda
Hi there! My name is Madalina, I am 19 and I am from Romania. I was a professional alpine skier and I dedicated most of my life to the sport. Studying ISPM really gave me a deeper understanding of sports and everything that comes with it. Not only that, but it also challenges me to think out of the box and to adopt a game-changer mindset. Feel free to hit me up is you have any questions :)
Ask Madalina a questionAntonia Meyer-Piening
Hi! My name is Antonia, I am 21 and originally from Germany. I am a first-year International Sport Management student. I love playing football and any team sport that involves a ball. What I like the most about the program so far is the diversity, as you will work on a lot of projects regarding the sports industry. Please feel free to send me any questions, whether they are about ISPM, The Hague University, or anything you can think of!
Ask Antonia a questionLarissa Baas
My name is Larissa, i am a 20 year old Dutch ISPM student. I am currently in my first year. My interest have been with sports since i was young, i always wanted to try new sports and i have always wanted to know more about what happens behind the scenes. International Sport Management allows me to gain deeper knowledge about all the topics I find interesting about sports.
Ask Larissa a questionVedrana Naletoski
My name is Vedrana Naletoski, I’m 19 and a first-year student at ISPM. I chose ISPM because of the wide range of topics we learn about, the extreme focus on practical experience and the load of opportunities opened up for us. I love playing sports, especially volleyball and anything that involves a team and working together. Besides that, I love meeting new people and getting to know their experiences. Send me a message if you have any questions you just to know more about any topic!
Ask Vedrana a questionAssistance during your studies
Study coaching and advice
If needed, a personal supervisor can help you keep track of your study progress and further guide your career development. He or she will also support you if you have any personal problems that can adversely affect your schoolwork. Furthermore, a coaching assistant − usually a second- or third year student− can also tutor you. He or she can assist you with the day‐to‐day practicalities of studying International Sport Management. By improving your time-management skills for example, or finding the right people within the programme to answer more complicated questions.
Collect ECTS
Binding Study Advice (BSA)
To continue your degree programme after the first year, you need to earn 50 of the 60 credits (EC or Credits). In some cases, the degree programme may also require that you pass a specific subject as European art of the credit requirements. We call this a qualitative requirement. If you meet the credit requirements as well as the qualitative requirement where applicable, you will receive a positive binding study advice (BSA) from the Examination Board at the end of your first year and you will be able to continue your degree programme.
If you earn less than 50 credits or don’t meet the qualitative requirements where applicable, you will receive a negative binding study advice and will have to leave the degree programme. This is why this advice is called a Negative Binding Study Advice (NBSA).
Your academic progress may be affected by personal circumstances such as illness or the professional practice of a sport. It is important that you inform the Examination Board immediately of any personal circumstances that might apply to you. The Board can take these into account when issuing its study advice.
Read all the rules for the binding study advice in Chapter 7 of the Programme and Examination Regulations (PER) for your degree programme.