Why did you choose to attend the FIFA/CIES Programme in Sport Management at Kozminski University?
• To continue my learning based on the principle that you still need to learn to achieve success
• Develop my English during lessons
• To strengthen my position in a competitive job market
• To hopefully work during UEFA Euro 2020
What were your expectations before the start of the course? and… were they met?
• Add new specialist contacts to my professional network
• Better organize existing knowledge and add to it with new knowledge too
The majority of my expectations were met.
What would you say are the key strengths of the FIFA/CIES Programme in Sport Management?
• Image aspects - prestigious partnership with FIFA and PGE Narodowy
• Practical lessons at PGE Narodowy stadum during mass events
• Guest speakers from local partnerships (e.g. Polish Football League, International Professional Scouting Federation)
• Motivated and goal-oriented sport students
• FIFA/CIES guest speakers with an international approach
• Professional management of the programme by the staff of KU and PL.2012+.
What benefits (on a personal and/or professional level) did you gain from attending the course?
• Networking - possibility to meet industry specialists and exchange ideas with them
• Career Development - valuable addition for my CV
• Develop self-confidence
• Motivation
What is your best memory/highlight of the course?
The best memories from the course were the classes with Colin Chambers and Kamil Potrykus from IPSO (International Professional Scouting Federation - programme local partner). They gave talks about scouting, talent identification and the development at sport. They were really good and inspiring sessions.
Would you recommend the FIFA/CIES Programme in Sport Management? Why?
My recommendation depends on the goals and ambitions of the candidate. I would suggest that only goal oriented, motivated and ambitious people who want to broaden their knowledge outside the classroom should take part.