International Postgraduate Seminar on Olympic Studies

The Post Graduate Seminar, held in May and June, is designed to enhance students understanding and knowledge of all aspects of the Olympic Movement.

Fields of Study

• Ancient Olympic History
• The Revival of the Olympic Games
• The Olympic Movement
• Sociological Aspects of Olympism
• Philosophical Aspects of Olympism
• Olympic Education
• International Relations
• Business Studies
• Media and Communications
• Special Issues

Participation in the Post Graduate Seminar

This IOA Seminar attracts a multicultural body of post graduate students of the highest academic standards, who are researching topics related to sport and Olympism, and/or who wish to enhance their knowledge and do research in Olympic subjects. Participants must have an excellent knowledge of the English language, which is the working language of the Seminar.

• Individual students who wish to participate in the Post Graduate Seminar are invited to apply directly to the IOA.
• The IOA accepts students nominated by the departments of the universities with which it cooperates.
• NOAs are also invited to nominate students, providing they meet the above mentioned requirements

Faculty

The Supervising Professors and Guest Lecturers are part of an experienced, select and international academic group, dedicated to Olympic Education, with extensive research and publications on Olympic matters, and are accessible to the students for discussions outside as well as within the Lecture Hall.

Post Graduate Seminar Paper

All students participating in the International Post Graduate Seminar on Olympic studies are required to submit an independent paper on an issue that is covered in the fields of study, and according to his/her disciplines relation to Olympism.

This research paper should represent a work of high standard, and demonstrate sophistication and skill in research, writing and analysis.

The post graduate papers are also orally presented to the class and the supervising professors of the field.

The Olympic Movement is and will remain open to criticism because it is a human enterprise and therefore imperfect. Let us, however, try to improve it and contribute to strengthening its foundations. Lord KILLANIN President of the IOC 1972-1980

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