NELSON MANDELA UNIVERSITY
Aayasha Kholvadia
Head of HMS Department
Vernon Oosthuizen
Programme director & Head of Management and Event Management modules
Cameron Matebeni
Administrative Manager
John M Burger
Head of Marketing module
Daryl Newton
Head of Law module
Rayghana Abrahams
Head of Finance module
Cindy Preller
Head of Communication module
Denver Hendricks
CIES Local Coordinator
Facts and Figures
Application Deadline
01.06.2024
Start Date
09.09.2024
Graduation Date
September 2025
Teaching Format
Block Weeks (x4)
Testimonials
LUCY TWANI
The Diocesan School for Girls, Sport Administrator
"Although I had completed a university qualification in sport management previously, it was amazing how the course stretched me. I would definitely recommend the FIFA/CIES Programme in Sport Management and any of the CIES-initiated academic courses."
OLEH YEHOROV
FC Liviy Bereg, CEO
"I am from the Ukraine. This course opened up the extraordinary world of African football and sport more widely to me. It was extremely interesting and inspiring. It truly satisfies the need for a lifelong learning experience."
UNODA MAHLAYA
Footballers Union of Botswana (FUB), Operations Manager
"It is a very good course, even from a social aspect. It allows you to network and meet people that you would otherwise never have the chance to meet. I would 100% recommend it."
MZWAKHILE SIGUDU
Sphola Consulting Pty Ltd, Managing Director
"This course is mind-blowing! A must have administrative and management toolbox for any sports manager. I have learnt a lot from a diverse range of cultures. The fact that it was delivered online made for a very interactive and forward-thinking approach by the knowledgeable lecturers."
MOONIRA RAMATHULA
Futbaling Girls NPO, Founder & Chairperson
"The skills and new knowledge acquired have definitely not only prepared me, but also made me, a better sport administration executive. The course also provides a good networking experience with industry colleagues."
SOLOMON MUDEGE
FIFA, Head of Development Programmes Africa
"The Mandela/FIFA/CIES International Programme is a unique course which promotes good management principles while recognising the distinctive environment within the nation in which the course is offered."
