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BACHELORS DEGREE IN BUSINESS ADMINISTRATION & PROFESSIONAL TENNIS COACHING |
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Overview:
The Zurich Elite Business School (ZEBS) is accredited by Accreditation Service for International Schools, Colleges and Universities (ASIC). The Business School has earned Premier status with ASIC for its commendable areas of operation. ASIC is recognised by UKVI in UK, is a member of the CHEA International Quality Group (CIQG) in USA and is listed in their International Directory, is a member of the BQF (British Quality Foundation), are affiliates of ENQA (European Network for Quality Assurance) and are institutional members of EDEN (European Distance and E-Learning Network). The Zurich Elite Business School (ZEBS) has been extremely successful in providing top European corporations with its graduates and is recognised as one of the leading Business Schools in the World today
Working with the RPT, ZEBS has created an internationally accredited Bachelor degree enabling students to undertake a flexible bachelor programme in Business Administration and Professional Tennis Coaching
It is a 3-year Bachelor Degree offering additional qualification at the end of each year
The international nature of the lecturers provides students with the opportunity to work together and exchange knowledge with skilled people from other countries and cultures, also enabling them to broaden their cross communication skills. Courses are taught by world class professors, consultants and senior managers from major corporations and Master Professional Coaches.
The Zurich Elite Business School (ZEBS) is accredited by Accreditation Service for International Schools, Colleges and Universities (ASIC). The Business School has earned Premier status with ASIC for its commendable areas of operation. ASIC is recognised by UKVI in UK, is a member of the CHEA International Quality Group (CIQG) in USA and is listed in their International Directory, is a member of the BQF (British Quality Foundation), are affiliates of ENQA (European Network for Quality Assurance) and are institutional members of EDEN (European Distance and E-Learning Network). The Zurich Elite Business School (ZEBS) has been extremely successful in providing top European corporations with its graduates and is recognised as one of the leading Business Schools in the World today
Working with the RPT, ZEBS has created an internationally accredited Bachelor degree enabling students to undertake a flexible bachelor programme in Business Administration and Professional Tennis Coaching
It is a 3-year Bachelor Degree offering additional qualification at the end of each year
- Year 1: Certificate of Higher Education Level 4
- Year 2: Diploma of Higher Education Level 5
- Year 3 (final): Bachelor Degree Level 6
The international nature of the lecturers provides students with the opportunity to work together and exchange knowledge with skilled people from other countries and cultures, also enabling them to broaden their cross communication skills. Courses are taught by world class professors, consultants and senior managers from major corporations and Master Professional Coaches.
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Structure:
The programme is comprised of several business and tennis modules. The business modules cover following topics:
YEAR ONE
YEAR TWO
YEAR THREE
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UK Registered Provider Number 10038805
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During their first year of study students must complete the RPT Level 1 and 2 courses (or agreed equivalents).
During the 2nd year students should complete the RPT Level 3 course
During the 3rd year of the qualification coaches should complete the RPT Masterclass course
Students who already hold part or all of these qualification and can provide proof of experience in coaching may apply for Recognised Prior Learning and may not be required to attend these training days
Students graduate upon completion of a Bachelor Thesis.
ZEBS also offers lectures given by business leaders from all over the world. These interactive presentations expose the student body to real-world business experience and open exchange of methodologies and information.
Educational Model:
The learning programme is based mainly on a distance learning model and you will only need to attend 6 days (each year) of on-campus sessions delivered by Zurich Elite Business School including the 2 days (each year) of on-court tennis coaching sessions. These will be delivered nationally where the numbers permit. Alternatively the learner will be required to attend these delivery days at the venue of their choice and at their own expense.
Lecturers send in advance preparation material for the MBA courses and each student is given enough time to complete the course preparation, with the flexibility to study at times that best suit her/his personal and professional life. The students receive additional support from tutors within ZEBS's network.
During the business courses then taking place at the ZEBS locations students delve further into each topic and deepen their knowledge through a variety of educational tools such as case studies, simulation games and group projects.
ZEBS’s educational method is a modern approach to management education. It immerses participants in the challenging process of professional growth and intellectual development while providing them the flexibility to work towards completing the program on their own time.
Benefits for the students:
During the 2nd year students should complete the RPT Level 3 course
During the 3rd year of the qualification coaches should complete the RPT Masterclass course
Students who already hold part or all of these qualification and can provide proof of experience in coaching may apply for Recognised Prior Learning and may not be required to attend these training days
Students graduate upon completion of a Bachelor Thesis.
ZEBS also offers lectures given by business leaders from all over the world. These interactive presentations expose the student body to real-world business experience and open exchange of methodologies and information.
Educational Model:
The learning programme is based mainly on a distance learning model and you will only need to attend 6 days (each year) of on-campus sessions delivered by Zurich Elite Business School including the 2 days (each year) of on-court tennis coaching sessions. These will be delivered nationally where the numbers permit. Alternatively the learner will be required to attend these delivery days at the venue of their choice and at their own expense.
Lecturers send in advance preparation material for the MBA courses and each student is given enough time to complete the course preparation, with the flexibility to study at times that best suit her/his personal and professional life. The students receive additional support from tutors within ZEBS's network.
During the business courses then taking place at the ZEBS locations students delve further into each topic and deepen their knowledge through a variety of educational tools such as case studies, simulation games and group projects.
ZEBS’s educational method is a modern approach to management education. It immerses participants in the challenging process of professional growth and intellectual development while providing them the flexibility to work towards completing the program on their own time.
Benefits for the students:
- World-class Bachelor degree, internationally accredited
- Constant interaction and exchange with a large variety of knowledgeable professionals establishes a reliable and vast network of business contacts
- Opportunity to apply newly acquired skills and knowledge in the workplace through project based work
- Challenging course material that incorporates the latest in business practices and theories, as well as excellent educational tools and resources
- Understanding the tennis business, the different kinds of coaching programmes, target markets, range of specific programmes to meet the demands
- Networking within the tennis business
- Develop a range of significant professional skills in the sport coaching profession
- Preparation for the increasing demands of social and methodological competence, intercultural awareness and global thinking
- Chance to improve teamwork and management skills through team-oriented case studies
- Access to top-ranked faculty members from both academia and industry
- High degree of individual and personalised support from the international network of ZEBS
- The ZEBS-Coaching and Leadership Development Program triggers a customised development of one`s own soft skills and personality.
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Tuition fees:
Year 1 €5,000 Year 2 €5,500 Year 3 €6,000 |
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A limited number of grants and bursaries are available for existing coaches and will be agreed on a first come first served basis
UK citizens may also be able to apply for a learner loan. Coaches from other countries may have access to funding through their own Government programmes |
Admission Procedure:
The application forms are processed by Zurich Elite Business School who will assess your previous experience and determine which entry level to the programme you will start at.
Applications do not need any tennis coaching experience prior to enrolling onto the course but should hold or be at the equivalent level of an ITF International Tennis Number at Level 5 or higher
Tennis coaches who already hold RPT, LTA, ITF, USPTA, PTR or National Governing Body qualifications (or agreed equivalents) and can provide proof of experience in tennis coaching and management can also apply for the programme and may be able to move directly to the 2nd year of the qualification.
The application forms are processed by Zurich Elite Business School who will assess your previous experience and determine which entry level to the programme you will start at.
Applications do not need any tennis coaching experience prior to enrolling onto the course but should hold or be at the equivalent level of an ITF International Tennis Number at Level 5 or higher
Tennis coaches who already hold RPT, LTA, ITF, USPTA, PTR or National Governing Body qualifications (or agreed equivalents) and can provide proof of experience in tennis coaching and management can also apply for the programme and may be able to move directly to the 2nd year of the qualification.
For more information and for enrolment details please email tennis@RPTeurope.com
