Admission requirements
The Master’s programme Sport Business & Leadership welcomes 30 (international) students each year. To be admitted to this Master you need to have a Bachelor's degree in sport (HBO level), for example Sportkunde, Sport Studies, or Sport Marketing. You must also be proficient in English, fit in terms of motivation, and have knowledge and experience in the sport industry.
English test
The following language proficiency test results are automatically accepted by our Central Student Administration (CSA):
- TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language): overall band score of at least 92 AND and a minimum score of 21 for each section.
- IELTS (academic version): overall score of at least 6.5.
- Please note: it may take as long as 6 weeks after taking an IELTS/TOEFL language test for the test centre to issue the results.
- University of Cambridge, either the University of Cambridge 'Certificate of Proficiency in English (CPE)', or the University of Cambridge 'Certificate in Advanced English (CAE)', with grades A-C.
In addition to the above-mentioned certificates, the admission committee may consider other proof and certifications (for example university exams and other tests) on a case-by-case basis. Please inquire directly to the admission committee for further information. E-mail: msbl@hva.nl.
Exemptions from English language tests
You are exempted from the above-mentioned English language tests if you meet one of the following requirements.
- You have followed your previous education (high school and/or higher education) with English as the sole language of instruction in the following countries: Australia, Canada, Ireland, New Zealand, the UK, and the USA.
- You have taken the International Baccalaureate in English and European Baccalaureate L1 and L2 in the English language.
- You are a student from the Bachelor's degree Sport Studies.
Selection procedure
- You must demonstrate relevant experience through a portfolio which includes your bachelor thesis and CV. We need these documents to check your sport background and experience, knowledge/experience in the Dutch sport sector and the quality of your internships.
- A motivation video to check if you are fit in terms of motivation and knowledge of the sport industry. Our programme has a strong reflective component that can only be fulfilled if you understand the specifics of the sport industry ecosystem.
Questions admission requirements
Do you have questions about the admission requirements? Please contact us by email: msbl@hva.nl.