CERTIFICATEIN SPORT MANAGEMENTThird Edition - 2016

ABOUT US

Notre Dame University-Louaize (NDU), in association with the International Centre for Sport Studies (CIES) and with the support of the Fédération Internationale de Football Association (FIFA), is proud to offer this Certificate in Sport Management to interested persons in Lebanon and other countries in the Middle East. FIFA and CIES selected NDU as the sole education provider of this qualification in Lebanon. The Faculty of Humanities (FH) manages this program and the Division of Continuing Education (DCE) provides administrative support.

Notre Dame University – LouaizeNDU is a private, Lebanese non-profit Catholic institution of higher education modeled on the American system of education. As a Catholic institution inspired by the cultural and spiritual heritage of the Maronite Order of the Holy Virgin Mary, NDU seeks to provide comprehensive quality education that fosters excellence in scholarship, lifelong learning, enlightened citizenship, human solidarity, moral integrity, and belief in God.NDU offers undergraduate and graduate programs in seven Faculties: Faculty of Architecture, Art and Design (FAAD), Faculty of Business Administration and Economics (FBAE), Faculty of Engineering (FE), Faculty of Humanities (FH), Faculty of Law and Political Science (FLPS), Faculty of Natural and Applied Sciences (FNAS), and Faculty of Nursing and Health Sciences (FNHS). The University also provides lifelong learning opportunities through the DCE.

The FH, which supplies the on-campus teaching of the NDU/FIFA/CIES Certificate in Sport Management under the terms of agreement with CIES, offers a variety of undergraduate and graduate degree programs in education, translation/interpretation, literature and language, psychology, advertising/marketing, radio/TV, and journalism/electronic media, in addition to a B.A. in physical education and sports. These programs are designed to prepare professionals endowed with a liberal education that allows them to become civically-minded individuals in society capable of contributing to the sustainable development of their communities.

Sport Management at the FHCommitted to the principles of academic excellence in higher education, NDU President Fr. Walid Moussa, CIES President Bertrand Reeb, and CIES General Secretary Vincent Schatzmann, signed on May 24, 2012 a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to offer a Certificate in Sport Management, aligned with national and international standards. This Certificate aims at professionalizing the sports sector in Lebanon through fostering sports management skills, competencies, teamwork, and participation among individuals working in the sports world. The core goals of the Certificate are to promote social cohesion and citizenship values in Lebanon’s diverse society where individuals from a variety of backgrounds will have the opportunity to develop their abilities to live and work together in a diverse society and to become lifelong learners. We are proud to be among the 16 countries that offer this distinguished program in sport management. In March 2013, a diverse group of 19 individuals came together for the first session, and in June 2014 we celebrated the graduation of the first edition of the NDU/FIFA/CIES Certificate in Sport Management. So far, two cohorts comprising 26 students have graduated from the Certificate and are presently thriving in their diverse professions in Lebanon and abroad having been well trained to become competent and skillful managers in the field of sports management. As an institution of higher education, we constantly strive to provide members of the community with lifelong learning opportunities to help them improve their professional, educational and career choices.

Kamal Abouchedid, Ph.D.Dean of the Faculty of Humanities

CIES IN LEBANON

It is a great honour and an immense pleasure for CIES to launch its third program for sports administrators in Lebanon in cooperation with NDU.

For more than twenty years CIES, which benefits from the financial support of FIFA, has developed a great number of projects with the purpose of achieving a better understanding of the multiple facets of sport and of football in particular. This is why our organisation has carried out extensive research in the fields of law, economics, geography, history and sociology. It has also created an International Master in Management, Law and Humanities of Sport (the FIFA Master) in which more than 380 students from more than 90 countries have already participated. Additionally, the CIES Observatory gathers experts specialised in the statistical analysis of sport. Its aim is to provide top-level services for sports governing bodies in the areas of questionnaire surveys, databases, data mining, business intelligence and reporting. Finally, since 2004, CIES has been developing and managing an International University Network which comprises to date 16 members in Argentina, Brazil, Chile, Costa Rica, Egypt, Palestine, Peru, Poland, Russia, Senegal, South Africa, Spain, the United Arab Emirates, Trinidad & Tobago, and Venezuela. In Lebanon, NDU is the dynamic and enthusiastic partner of this project.

In the age when sport has become one of the key actors of society, it is vital to continue our efforts so that it can retain its power of attraction and its dignity. Remarkable sporting achievements and their economic implications must preserve unwavering ethics. The FIFA/CIES Executive Programme in sport management helps to meet this objective.Our presence in Lebanon demonstrates our will to offer the future sports administrators of this country - and its neighbours - practical tools in such varied fields as communication, law, finance, general management, event management, marketing and sponsoring. The important thing is that these instruments are adapted to local realities in order to optimise their efficiency. It will be the role of NDU to ensure that this is the case.

Bertrand Reeb CIES President

TARGET AUDIENCE

The Certificate is primarily aimed at persons that operate within one or more of the following settings:• National and regional football federations• Other sports federations• Sport clubs• National Olympic Committees• Governmental agencies• Industries related to sport

ADMISSION REQUIREMENTS

Applicants must hold a Bachelor’s degree or its equiva-lent from an accredited institution of higher education or equivalent professional experience, as deemed appropriate by NDU and CIES, preceded by a secondary school certifi-cate recognized by the Lebanese Ministry of Education and Higher Education (MEHE), as equivalent to the Lebanese Baccalaureate Part II. Applicants should demonstrate satis-factory English proficiency.

SELECTION PROCESS

The following documents must be submitted with each application form:•A photocopy of the Identity Card or passport • Two recent passport-size photos •Certified copy of the Lebanese Baccalaureate Part II certifi-

cate (or its equivalent)• Certified copies of all the previous university degrees

obtained along with an official transcript of grades or, in the absence of such a degree, proof of extensive work experience in the area of sport management including a description of responsibilities and achievements

Applicants will be contacted for a personal interview. The candidates will be informed of the final decision no later than two weeks prior to the beginning of the program.

RECOGNITION

Upon successfully completing all the requirements of the pro-gram, NDU & CIES offer a certificate. This certificate will be recognized and approved by the Office of Higher Education at the Lebanese Ministry of Education in partnership with CIES and with the support of FIFA.

RULES AND REGULATIONS

Program fee: US$ 4,500 The program fee is due in total full before the start of the program.

Down-payment: US$ 2,000The down-payment should be made upon submitting an application. The full amount will be refunded only if the applicant is not accepted into the program.

Payment should be made either in cash or through a certi-fied check or bank transfer at any Byblos Bank or Bank of Beirut branch.

Attendance PolicyAttendance of the program is compulsory and students must be present for a minimum of 90% in each module.

IMPORTANT INFORMATION

Deadline for application: March 30, 2016Interviews: April 5 and 6, 2016Notification of acceptance: April 7, 2016Start of the program: April 9, 2016End of classes: December 17, 2016Final presentations: January 7, 2017Graduation ceremony: March 2017

PROGRAM OF STUDY

The program includes the following modules:

• PES 605 Sport Law (2.0); 2cr. The objective of this module is to provide participants with basic legal knowledge for use by sport managers within Lebanon and the region. The essential principles of contract law, the different kinds of contracts used in the field of sport, contractual and delictual liability, applicable labor laws and the resolution of conflict, and legislation pertaining to the field of sport are to be covered.

• PES 620 Sport Management (2.0); 2cr. This module focuses on acquiring strategic tools that are associated with the core functions of management, namely planning, organizing, directing, and control. The module content will demonstrate how these management concepts are applied in both an amateur (mission driven) and professional (profit driven) sport setting.

• PES 622 Sport Marketing (2.0); 2cr. The marketing module enables students to become familiar with the commercial realities of modern sport, particularly within Lebanon and neighboring countries. Students are presented with a pragmatic approach of marketing sports entities and events. A key component of this module is to provide students with an understanding of the methods used to create and promote the brand of a sports entity for marketing purposes.

• PES 624 Sport Communication (2.0); 2cr. Communication has become one of the essential stakes of the 21st century. As a result, this module provides an overview of questions related to efficient communication with different partners in the world of sports. It also highlights the importance of giving a coherent identity and image to the sports entity in order to improve its communication. Students will practice the art of presentations, writing press releases, and giving interviews.

• PES 631 Sport Event Management (2.0); 2cr. The objective of this module is to give students a better understanding of various aspects relating to the organization of national and international sports events such as advertisement, crowd control and safety, logistics, and ceremonies. The module will also cover support from commercial entities, rationale behind business involvement in sport, procedures to obtain sponsorship as well as the follow up needed to retain sponsors.

• PES 635 Sport Financial Management (2.0); 2cr. Education in finance offers an approach to understanding the financial realities of Arab sports entities. It provides tools intended to improve the students’ financial management skills. Accounting skills, balance sheets, and the accounting cycle for sports associations are studied.

• PES 690 Final Group Project (2.0); 2cr. The objective of this module is to provide students with the ability to work in groups and apply sports management concepts learned in the elaboration of a project that would be realistic for the sport industry in Lebanon and the Middle East. (Prerequisite: consent of the instructor and program manager)

The duration of each module is 30 hours and the duration of the program is one year.

FACILITATORS Dr. Kamal Abouchedid Dean of the Faculty of Humanities, Head of the Program and University Representative

Dr. Fr. Joseph Tannous Chair of the Department of Psychology, Education, and Physical Education

Dr. Nadim NassifNDU FIFA/CIES Sport Management Program Manager

Dr. Roger Hajjar Director, Division of Continuing Education

Mr. Wadih Abdelnour CIES Local Coordinator

CONTACT US

Notre Dame University-LouaizeDepartment of Psychology, Education and Physical EducationFaculty of HumanitiesZouk Mosbeh, LebanonP.O. Box: 72 Zouk MikayelPhone: +961 9 218951 Ext: 2410Fax: +961 9 212735e-mail: fhum@ndu.edu.lb

Dr. Nadim Nassif, Program ManagerDepartment of Psychology, Education and Physical EducationNotre Dame University-LouaizeZouk Mosbeh, LebanonP.O. Box: 72 Zouk MikayelPhone.: + 961 9 218950 Ext: 5078Mobile: +961 3 944 248e-mail: nnassif@ndu.edu.lb

Notre Dame University – LouaizeDivision of Continuing EducationZouk Mosbeh, LebanonP.O. Box: 72 Zouk MikayelPhone: +961 9 218766/7/8Fax: +961 9 212735e-mail: dce@ndu.edu.lb

Mr. Wadih Abdelnour CIES Local CoordinatorP.O. Box:11-1242 BeirutPhone: +961 1 987990/1/2/3/4 Ext: 274Mobile: +961 3 662762e-mail: wadih@alhayat.come-mail: wadih.abdelnour@gmail.com

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APPLICATION FORMCertificate in Sport Management

PERSONAL INFORMATION

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Ricardo RubeizNotre Dame University-Louaize, Lebanon – Class 2014

“Through this program, I acquired a comprehensive, multidisciplinary view of what is related to sports from a management perspective. The program has expanded my knowledge in different fields through the different modules. It has provided the necessary expertise and has helped me develop my managerial skills even further by acquiring the necessary innovative tools and techniques that can be adapted to local and international realities.”

Antoine NajmNotre Dame University-Louaize, Lebanon – Class 2015

“The program did meet my expectations: The curriculum was rich with information; the course schedule was well organized, instructors provided us with many practical examples and testimonials from the sports industry given their high level of experience; final projects gave us a boost to make profound research and conferences were highly beneficial due to the high profile of the guest speakers. In September 2015, I got accepted in the Master’s program in Sports Management at Aix-Marseille University. The NDU FIFA/CIES Sport Management program was essential for the acceptance of my file.”

Filip AdamusKozminski University, Poland – Class 2015

“Our group – the first edition in Poland – was diverse and everyone had different experiences connected with sport. This resulted in many interesting discussions. We are still in touch, and who knows, perhaps we will implement some of our joint projects in the near future! I recommend this Program.”

Corey Selvon The University of the West Indies, Trinidad and TobagoClass 2014

"The UWI/FIFA/CIES Programme in sport management has opened up a whole new world of possibilities for me. Most importantly, I am confident that I am now equipped with the requisite skill and knowledge to pursue a career in sport management and fulfil my dream of working in an industry that I love to play in."

Carlos Velasco CarballoUniversidad Rey Juan Carlos, Spain – Class 2011

“The Program has enriched me in the sense that it is clearer to me now where to direct my future professional steps. On a personal level, the human quality of my colleagues has fully satisfied me.”

Graham TerblancheNelson Mandela Metropolitan University, South Africa Class 2009

“My expectations were exceeded in many ways. The quality of lectures and guest speakers - who were involved in real events, such as the World Cup 2010 and Cricket World Cups, as well as the FIFA guest speakers - and the practical approach of the course were really good. (…). The experiences and knowledge gained from this Program will last forever.”

Selçük GülerBahcesehir University, Turkey – Class 2009

“I found my job after having attended this course. I met people who have a good career in the sports industry. It was really very interesting to listen to their ideas.”

SPORT INVOLVEMENT

Please attach to this application form a one page curriculum vitae of your sport involvement. The following information is to be included for each sport organization you have been associated with: address, postal code, city, country, tel, fax, time period, position, description of involvement.

PROFESSIONAL FUTURE

Please list three aims you have for your future professional life: ___________________________________________________________________________________________ ___________________________________________________________________________________________ ___________________________________________________________________________________________

REASONS FOR ENROLLMENT

Please list the reasons you are applying for enrollment in this program and your expectations from earning a Certificate in Sport Management: ___________________________________________________________________________________________ ___________________________________________________________________________________________ ___________________________________________________________________________________________

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SIGNATURE

I certify that my answers are true and complete to the best of my knowledge.

Signature Date

Applicants must complete the application form with a photocopy of their Identity Card or Passport, two recent passport-size photos, a detailed CV and, certified copies of all official certificates or diplomas.

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