A I S T S MSA CLASS OF2011 P 02 AISTS pArticIpAnT profIleS 2011 AISTS P 03 profIleS 2011 pArticIpAnT AISTS MSA Master of Advanced Studies in Sport Administration and Technology www.aists.org P 04 AISTS pArticIpAnT profIleS 2011 Blending scientific knowledge AISTS MSA – a unique postgraduate education programme in sport management with real world understanding held annually in Lausanne, the Olympic Capital. Participants are trained by to prepare participants for a academic and sport industry experts in multidisciplinary fields applied to sport. successful career as future leaders in modern sport. AISTS P 05 profIleS 2011 pArticIpAnT Organized by the International Academy AISTS MSA participants come from a wide of Sports Science and Technology (AISTS) range of nationalities and professions, but and supported by the following Swiss they all have one common objective – academic institutions who co-sign to master sport. the degree: The Ecole Polytechnique Fédérale de Lausanne (EPFL), the Participants tackle the subjects of University of Lausanne, the University management, economics, technology, of Geneva, the Swiss Graduate School law, sociology and medicine as they of Public Administration (IDHEAP), the relate to sport, through lectures, case AISTS MSA is aimed at sports-minded studies, conferences, research papers professionals wishing to broaden their and team projects, in addition to gaining knowledge in sport administration. real world experience through work Candidates are fluent in English, have requirements. Located in Lausanne, an undergraduate degree, a master’s Switzerland, the AISTS MSA maintains degree and/or work experience, and are strong links to the Olympic Movement, interested in developing or strengthening its federations, and its core values of a career in sports management. excellence, friendship and respect. P 06 AISTS pArticIpAnT profIleS 2011 AISTS MSA Work To Contact or recruit Experience Requirements AISTS MSA 2011 Participants In addition to course requirements, Email: [email protected] candidates for the AISTS MSA degree Phone: +41 (0)21 693 85 93 must also complete at least the equivalent of eight weeks of full time Join us at MSA Open Houses, work in the sports industry. presentations or graduation. Past participants have completed Information is available at these requirements in the form of www.aists.org short term work or by securing full time jobs with organisations such as the International Olympic Committee, International Federations, sports organizations, sports marketing agencies, and sports departments. AISTS P 07 profIleS 2011 pArticIpAnT AISTS: Located in Lausanne, the Olympic The International Academy of Sports Capital, the AISTS has a unique link Science and Technology to the IOC and upholds the values of the Olympic Movement while remaining A renowned centre of excellence for a neutral platform adhering to the education and applied research in sport, standards set by the Swiss label of AISTS was founded in 2000 by the quality. The AISTS mission is to develop International Olympic Committee (IOC), and apply knowledge to the study of the Ecole Polytechnique Fédérale de sport with a multidisciplinary approach, Lausanne (EPFL), IMD Business School, offering postgraduate and continuing the University of Lausanne, the University education programmes, applied of Geneva, the Swiss Graduate School research and consulting services, of Public Administration (IDHEAP), the as well as sports technology, innovation Canton of Vaud and the City of Lausanne. and sustainability expertise. P 08 AISTS pArticIpAnT profIleS 2011 ince its foundation in 2000, the AISTS As one of its founding members, the IOC is has proven an excellent preparation proud to partner with the AISTS in many ways: Spath for aspiring sports administrators. proposing research themes for participants, A number of AISTS participants have brought work placement or support to new projects or their experience and fresh approach to the services such as the recent and encouraging IOC through both work placements or even development of the Sustainable Sport and a few permanent positions. The multicultural Event Toolkit (SSET) platform. environment in which AISTS participants are being trained, with 18 different nationalities We truly believe that the students have made making up this year’s programme, is very an excellent choice in deciding to follow these enriching and acts as an eye-opener in the Master studies in the vast and fascinating area global world of sport we live in today. of sports management. We wish the 2011 class much success and hope that the participants’ The presence of the AISTS in Lausanne passion for sport will soon translate into a benefits from a wide network of sports “dream job” for many! expertise in the region, as well as solid research institutions. Equally important, Gilbert Felli the AISTS contributes to the visibility and Olympic Games Executive Director reputation of Lausanne as the Olympic capital city and one of the leading sports capitals of the world. AISTS P 09 profIleS 2011 pArticIpAnT t the International Cycling Union AISTS’ graduates stand out from the rest (UCI), we strive for excellence in all both in terms of their passion as well as their Aour activities. We continually search for education. They are both open and solid the best responses to the challenges presented individuals. Their success guarantees our to us by the National Federations concerning future and we at the UCI can rely on graduates global development in the changing economic from the AISTS as true professionals. environment. To do this, we call on our employees to be creative and innovative in Jean-Pierre Strebel their work. This is one of the UCI’s major Director General of the International success factors. Cycling Union (UCI) P 010 AISTS pArticIpAnT profIleS 2011 AISTS MSA class of 2011 profile Tanzania 1 35 ParTIcIpAnts Australia 2 3 3 USA USA Austria 2 l 3 zi ra 18 NationAlITIeS B Swi tzerland 8 29 AverAge Age Canada 6 17 Men (49%) Sweden 1 China 2 2 sia 18 WoMen (51%) Rus Columbia 1 l 1 a g Ecuador 1 tu or P F Iran 1 2 r an ce India 14 lAnguAgeS 2 3 3 Germany Germany Great Britain 1 AISTS P 011 profIleS 2011 pArticIpAnT pArTIcIpAnT profIleS 2011 P 012 AISTS A pArticIpAnT profIleS 2011 AHADPOUR bachelor of Medical Engineering, Azad University, Sciences and RAHELEH research branch, Tehran, Iran IrAnIAn, 25 yeArS fluent 4 yearS as KAyak Coach PERSIAN, AnD TAlEnT MAnager; ENGLISH 1 year ExecutivE supErvisor Intermediate Of canoe ClUb FRENCH Work Experience Olympics, 2002-2003 Asian Canoe Championship medalist, Talent Identification Manager, Fifth place in 2002 Canoe Sprint World Cup, 2002 Asian Tehran Canoe-Kayak Club, Tehran, Iran Games, 2002 Tehran’s Best Athlete of the Year, Winner - Identified talent from schools according to ICF indicators. of 3 medals in Canoe-Kayak Asian Championships 2001 - Chose the best 40 and trained for 2 months. & 4 medals in 2003 Asian championship - Conducted physical and health tests. Sports - Established Canoe Champion Centre in Tehran province. Canoeing, Swimming, Table tennis, Archery, Basketball Executive Supervisor, Tehran Canoe Club, Tehran, Iran - Organized kayak courses with 2 assistants. - Kayak Coach, Tehran Canoe Club, Tehran, Iran Sport Accomplishments 1998-2007 Iran Canoeing National Team member, 5 medals in West and Central Asian Canoe-Kayak Championships, 2005 Canoeing World Cup, 4th place in 2005 Asian Canoe Championship, Participation in Asian Qualification for AISTS P 013 profIleS 2011 pArticIpAnT A bachelor of Arts in Economics, Altwegg Jan Università della Svizzera Italiana, Swiss, Austrian, 28 yeArS lugano, Switzerland Swiss 5 yearS (4 pArT-time Olympic diploma in Management of AnD 1 fUll-time) as AdministrativE EMplOyee Sports Organizations (base level) AnD Business Economist Diploma from repubblica e In gas turbInE Industry Cantone Ticino in Management fluent of Sports Organizations Italian, GERMAN, (base level) ENGLISH Intermediate Work Experience Sport Accomplishments FRENCH Administrative Employee and Business Economist, - Floorball player in regional selection of southern beginner Easy Energy Companies & Consulting SA, Mezzovico, Switzerland at U18 regional selections trophy (2001) Spanish Switzerland Sports - Support to the directors in administrative tasks Floorball (National level, coach & referee), Football, - Management of accounting (autonomously, Ice-Hockey, Skater-Hockey, Skiing, Running, Swimming, as one and only responsible) Motorcycling, Mountain-Bike - Support to the company evaluation - Marketing support (in a team; creation of sales documentation and presentations) - Creation and evaluation of different informatics tools used for company management - Support to the company’s informatics management P 014 AISTS A pArticIpAnT profIleS 2011 AnDrade Beatriz Master of business BrAzIlian, 27 yeArS Administration, MbA football 7 yearS as Specialist Industries, University In SpOrts MArketinG fluent of liverpool, UK AnD Communication Portuguese, bachelor Studies on Social ENGLISH Communication with Major Intermediate Spanish in Journalism, Mackenzie University, São paulo, brazil beginner GERMAN, FRENCH Work Experience - Responsible for developing and coordinating community Marketing and Business Coordinator, programs in order to provide needy children social and Coritiba Foot Ball Club, Curitiba, Brazil sports integration by attending professional football games. - Responsible for developing the strategic planning Publication of the Marketing and Business department.