Expert in sports protocol and international sporting events

Registration Number: FNYF/287-1/2017

Flexible, personalized learning

E-learning-based distance education

Online consultations

Name of the vocational qualification as stated on the certificate

Sports Protocol and International Sports Events Specialist

Duration of the program

• 2 semesters, 60 credits

Upon completion of the program, our graduates will be able to

• to perform protocol duties at domestic and international sporting events to a high standard,
• to prepare, organize, and manage international sporting events—including European and world championships,
• to foster international relations within sports federations,
• to promote international sports diplomacy,
• organizing high-level sports delegation programs,
• organizing and conducting international sports conferences and congresses,
• organizing and conducting sports leadership meetings and professional conferences,
• organizing gala dinners, tourism, and cultural programs accompanying sporting events,
• the use of correct and appropriate written and oral communication, maintaining high-quality relationships with the organization’s/association’s units, staff, clients, and external partners, and, in light of this, achieving the established sports policy goals

Key Subjects and Areas of Knowledge

• Basic knowledge of protocol (manners, etiquette)
• Basic event planning
• International negotiation strategy and techniques
• Protocol in State and Public Life
• Diplomatic protocol
• Knowledge of Sports Law and Sports Protocol
• Sports Marketing
• Organization and Management of Sports Competitions
• Sports Policy, Domestic and International Sports Governance
• Domestic and international sports federations and competition systems
• Elective Courses

DETAILED CURRICULUM AND GRADUATION REQUIREMENTS

Lectures are held online on Saturdays, totaling 90 class hours per semester.
Planned start date: Late September 2026

Admission Requirements

The program is open to individuals who hold a bachelor’s degree (including college or university-level degrees).

We also welcome applications from those who meet the criteria outlined in the “Eligibility Requirements” section, have successfully passed the final exam in one of the majors listed there, are in the process of receiving their degree, and can provide proof of this.

INFORMATION ON HOW TO APPLY AND THE APPLICATION PROCESS

Location of the program: Budapest

Application deadline: For the program starting in semester 026/27/1: August 31, 2026

Required documents

• copy of diploma
• English-language transcript, if available,
• proof of payment of the registration fee.

If applying with a degree obtained abroad, the following documents must be attached to verify the degree:

1. A Hungarian translation of your degree obtained abroad 2
. A decision recognizing the level of your degree (Office of Education)
3. A decision recognizing your professional qualification (Office of Education)

Detailed information on the recognition of higher education degrees earned abroad can be found on the Education Office’s website.

Minimum enrollment: 12 students

Tuition

330,000 HUF per semester

Registration fee: of this amount, a registration fee of 33,000 HUF is payable upon application, which will be credited toward the tuition fee for the first semester.

Bank Transfer Information

Information for transferring the registration fee (tuition deposit):

Beneficiary: Kodolányi János University

Account number: Erste Bank 11600006-00000000-33437190

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For more information: Faculty of Humanities Student Portal

In writing: humankar@kodolanyi.hu

ONLINE APPLICATION