Overview The MBA Motorsport Management is a distance-learning master’s programme tailored for professionals who want advanced managerial knowledge and hands-on skills specific to the motorsport industry. The curriculum explores how international motorsport is organised and operated, from team and event management to sponsorship, marketing and the logistics that keep racing programmes running. The course places equal emphasis on general business fundamentals and motorsport-specific practice so graduates can take on leadership roles across teams, events, series or commercial departments.
What you will study Core study areas include general management and business essentials (business administration, finance, economics, quantitative methods, strategic marketing), motorsport organisation and governance (series structures, team and personnel management, logistics, track and event operations), and motorsport marketing and sponsorship (sponsorship models, PR, social media and brand management). The programme also covers legal and regulatory aspects that affect international motorsport and develops practical abilities through case studies, real-world projects and event planning exercises.
How it’s taught and student experience The programme uses a blended learning model combining self-study materials, online modules and an interactive seminar held at the FIA Sport Conference, giving students both flexibility to continue working and opportunities for international networking. This format supports learning in a cooperative atmosphere with intensive academic support, while the international seminars and conference participation provide industry contacts and a global perspective.
Requirements / key facts
This two-year, four-semester MBA combines core business administration with motorsport-focused management to prepare students for leadership roles in the racing and broader motorsport industry. The first year builds a firm foundation in general management—covering economics, quantitative analysis, financial management and strategic marketing—alongside communication and leadership development. In the second year you move into specialised motorsport topics and complete a Master's thesis, with opportunities to attend international events such as the FIA Sport Conference to broaden your industry exposure.
Teaching follows a blended and hybrid format tailored to working professionals: self-directed study using comprehensive learning materials ("learning letters"), online courses and digital platforms, plus short on-campus blocks (three to four weekends per semester). Small-group seminars, simulations, group projects and presentations are used extensively so you can apply theory to real-world challenges. Assessment methods include written exams, seminar papers, project presentations and the Master's thesis with a concluding colloquium.
Students are supported by a faculty with practical industry experience and extensive company contacts, and by guest executives and specialists in dedicated lectures. The programme emphasises practical relevance and networking—peer contact, faculty links and conference participation are positioned as key career-boosting elements.
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Learning outcomes and completion requirements
Applicants are expected to hold a completed undergraduate degree (Bachelor’s or an officially recognized equivalent), bring practical work experience, and be able to study in English. These baseline criteria ensure that students have the academic foundation, professional perspective and language skills needed for advanced study in motorsport management.
If you are applying from abroad, confirm that your prior degree is considered equivalent by the university and prepare to document your work history and language ability. The programme’s admissions page will list the specific forms of evidence required (for example, which English-language certificates are accepted and any document certification/translation requirements), so check those details before submitting your application.
Winter Semester (International)
15 August 2026
Summer Semester (International)
15 February 2027
Winter Semester (EU/EEA)
15 August 2026
Summer Semester (EU/EEA)
15 February 2027
Graduates are prepared for managerial and specialist roles within the motorsport ecosystem, such as team operations, event and track management, sponsorship and commercial roles, motorsport marketing and PR, and logistics or project management for racing series. The combination of core business skills and motorsport-specific knowledge also enables transitions to related fields in automotive business, sports management and experiential event management.
The programme’s practical orientation and conference participation help students build industry contacts, making it suitable for professionals aiming to advance within motorsport organisations or to move into leadership positions that require both sector expertise and general management capabilities.
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