05.03.2014, 05:00
Call for applicants for third MESGO edition

NEWS REPORTS: Next edition of the Executive Master in European Sport Governance programme, which is supported by the European Handball Federation, starts in September. Applications close on 15 April

Call for applicants for third MESGO edition

The Executive Master in European Sport Governance (MESGO), a high-end international study programme designed for experienced managers and executives working - among others - in international, European and national federations is now calling for applicants for its third edition.

The programme provides its participants with tools and knowledge to to rise to the numerous challenges facing European sport such as the commercial development of the most popular competitions, the establishment and ongoing development of European political and economic institutions and societal problems to which sport is not immune.

The MESGO is supported by the European Handball Federation, and the programme's second edition saw a member of the European handball family participating.

Soren Simonsen, the Head of Development of the Danish Handball Association, sucessfully completed the 19 months course.

"With the increasing political, economic and legal intervention in the running of professional sport in Europe, managers working within this environment are constantly being faced with a myriad of challenges," says Michael Wiederer, EHF Secretary General.

"The MESGO programme has therefore been tailored in a way to develop an in-depth understanding of these issues and provide creative ways for sport managers to adapt their strategies to cope effectively with these ongoing demands."

The MESGO is divided into nine sessions being held at partner universities and at the headquarters of sports organisations around the world.

Each of the week-long sessions touches on one main topic such as the governance of sports organisations, legal frameworks, strategic marketing and ethics.

"Attending the MESGO has been a true eye-opener in terms of good governance in European and North American sport. It has also given me a fantastic network of fellow participants and academic partners throughout Europe," says Soren Simonsen.

"The level of speakers on the MESGO is outstanding, and the balance between academic lectures and good examples from real life really is perfect."

The third edition of the MESGO starts in September 2014. Applications are being accepted until 15 April 2014. For more information visit www.mesgo.org.

TEXT: EHF / ts