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Celebration of the tenth anniversary of the Handball Manager certificate!
Find out everything about the tenth anniversary of the “European Handball Manager” certificate program in Cologne – a key qualification for the future of handball.
Celebration of the tenth anniversary of the Handball Manager certificate!
The “European Handball Manager” certificate program will celebrate its tenth anniversary in 2025. It is offered in cooperation with the European Handball Federation (EHF) and has established itself as an important qualification program in the field of handball management. During the Handball Champions League Final Four, participants will receive their certificates after they have successfully completed both written and oral exams as well as media and communication training.
The program, which was initiated by the German Sport University Cologne in 2015, aims to meet the need for professionally trained handball managers. Over 150 graduates from more than 25 nations have already taken part in the course and many of them now hold leading positions in handball clubs, leagues and associations. EHF General Secretary Martin Hausleitner emphasizes the importance of this program for the professionalization of handball.
Content and structure of the course
The part-time course, which lasts one year, offers practice-oriented content in the areas of sports management, sports law, marketing, finance and communication. The course structure includes five modules that are specifically tailored to the economic and legal requirements of team sports. The thematic focus includes governance in team sports, sports marketing and sponsorship, financing and licensing as well as media and communication training.
The next course begins on July 1, 2025, with the language of instruction being German and a focus on the legal foundations in Europe. An English course start is planned for the 2026/27 season. The course is organized part-time and consists of self-study and attendance phases, comprising a total of 250 teaching units. The maximum number of participants is 20 students, and applications are possible until April 30, 2025.
Admission requirements and further development
In order to take part in the “European Handball Manager” course, a university degree and at least two years of professional experience in professional handball after commercial training are required. Alternatively, experience as a handball coach or at least five years as a professional handball player are also acceptable admission criteria.
As part of the anniversary, further development of the program's content will be announced, with digital tools, sustainability, data analysis and competitive sports management to be more closely integrated in the future. These adjustments will help meet the demands of modern handball management. The decision as to which approaches to further training in sports management are required will also further increase the quality of training.
The training courses in the field of sports management, which are not only popular in handball, are also offered by institutions such as the VMI. This focuses on further training for non-profit organizations (NPOs), which promotes direct integration of the knowledge learned into daily work. The importance of in-depth knowledge in association management is also emphasized here VMI.