The Barbados Olympic Association Inc. (BOA) is pleased to announce that applications are now
open for the Executive Masters in Sport Organisations Management (MEMOS XXVII).
This prestigious international programme, which will run from August 2025 to September 2026,
is designed to help professionals working in national or international sports bodies develop the
knowledge required to better manage their organisations.
Each course focuses on various elements of sports management, including strategic
management and governance, and leadership and human resource management. Additionally,
a fundamental part of the course focuses on creating a project that addresses management and
performance enhancement in a specific aspect of the student’s sporting environment, including
any current challenges their sports system faces.
Candidate Requirements
Applicants must meet the following criteria:
- Be actively contributing to the work of a National Federation.
- Demonstrate significant experience in management in a sport organisation.
- Hold a relevant university degree or equivalent professional experience (as assessed by the MEMOS Selection Committee).
- Be endorsed by their National Federation, which must commit to supporting the applicant’s participation.
Note: Candidates and their National Federations are strongly encouraged to identify and agree on a suitable MEMOS project before submitting the application.
Olympic Solidarity Scholarship Opportunity
Director of the National Olympic Academy, Janelle Denny, said the BOA will select and recommend one candidate for an Olympic Solidarity Scholarship to pursue this course. Interested candidates are invited to submit an application along with the following supporting documents:
- Motivation letter (PDF format)
- Curriculum vitae (CV) (PDF format)
- Copy of degree(s)
- Description of the proposed MEMOS project (PDF format)
- Copy of a valid ID card or passport
- Endorsement form completed by the candidate’s National Federation (PDF format)
Applications should be sent to the Director, National Olympic Academy at janelle.denny@olympic.org.bb and copied to info@olympic.org.bb by Friday, May 9, 2025. Applicants should be prepared to attend an interview on Wednesday, May 14, 2025.
For more information on MEMOS XXVII, visit: https://memos.degree/program/