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Port Elizabeth, South Africa
INTERNATIONAL PROGRAMME IN SPORT MANAGEMENT
Interview with

Wafeekah Begg (graduate 2009-2010)

What is your current professional activity? And your involvement in sport?
Legal recoveries advisor at Miway Insurance. Attorney by profession. Part time management for Northern Blues Hockey.

Why did you choose to attend the FIFA/CIES Programme in Sport Management at NMMU?
Because I would like to pursue a career in sports law/agency.

What were your expectations before the start of the course? And… were they met?
My expectations were high and I have learnt so much. However, I am now finding it difficult to find employment in the sport management sector.

What would you say are the key strengths of the FIFA/CIES Programme in Sport Management?
Marketing and strategic management.

Which benefits (on a personal and/or professional level) did you gain from attending the course?
Legal section.

What is your best memory/highlight of the course?
Tour to the stadium, game interactions and building our sport business models.

Would you recommend the FIFA/CIES Programme in Sport Management? Why?
Yes, I would and already have.