Step into a global career in sports, entertainment & lifestyle
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Discover career outcomes after the MSc in Sports, Entertainment & Lifestyle at emlyon: top employment rate, high salaries, and global job opportunities across varied sectors.

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Career opportunities after graduation

In today’s fast-moving sports, entertainment, and lifestyle industries, companies and brands need professionals who can combine strategic thinking, creativity, and commercial insight. The MSc in Sports, Entertainment & Lifestyle at emlyon business school equips students with the skills and practical experience to build successful international careers across marketing, branding, experience design, and talent management. So where do graduates end up?

€49,190
Average starting salary
94.4%
of graduates accepted a job offer within six months of graduation
83 %
of students secure employment before graduation

Job positions in sports, entertainment & lifestyle 

Graduates, armed with expertise in brand strategy, digital innovation, and experience design, follow a wide variety of international career paths.
Most build careers in marketing (18%), commercial strategy (27%), consulting (9%), IT (18%) and people & culture (9%), reflecting the program’s versatility and alignment with emerging industry trends.

Typical roles include:
  • Brand Manager
  • Marketing Manager
  • Product Manager
  • Marketing Analyst
  • Commercial Strategy & Insights
  • Partnership Manager
  • People & Culture Director (RH)
  • Digital Marketing Manager
  • Head of Innovation
  • Sales Executive
  • Consultant
  • Project Manager

Main sectors of activity

Alumni work across diverse industries where sports, entertainment, and lifestyle intersect, demonstrating the program’s global reach and adaptability:nbsp;

  • Sports organizations and federations
  • Media, entertainment companies, arts & culture
  • Lifestyle and consumer brands
  • Digital and social media platforms
  • Consulting firms
  • Event management and experience design
The program provides practical tools to excel in these international environments, as reflected in the employment results presented in the infographic.  
Infographie "Graduate employement results"

About the program

The MSc in Sports, Entertainment & Lifestyle equips students with the skills and insights needed to thrive at the intersection of sport, culture, and lifestyle. The program blends strategic thinking, creativity, and hands-on experience to prepare graduates for dynamic global careers.

  • Global Perspective: Study in France and Canada and gain exposure to international markets.

  • Innovation Focus: Learn how digital trends and new business models are reshaping the industries.

  • Career-Driven: Develop the skills to succeed in marketing, branding, experience design, and talent management.