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Performance Sports Textile & Footwear
International Sales Specialists in Sports
One year
programs
Pathways
to the future
Let the University of Savoie and
IUT Annecy develop your skills
In addition to its highly regarded academic program, the University of
Savoie has a long history of working in close partnership with companies in
a wide variety of industries, including the outdoor sports industry. Recruiters
trust the university to provide a quality education and to produce qualified
individuals. Annual surveys show that graduates from the University of
Savoie are able to quickly find jobs right after finishing their studies. The
university is also an institution with a world vision, having established more
than 200 partnerships with universities abroad, thus providing an
interna-tional experience for its students and staff.
Courses tailored to meet
recruiter expectations
In order to meet recruiter expectations as closely as possible, the University
Institute of Technology, IUT Annecy, has developed and implemented two
educational programs in close partnership with professionals from the
industry through collaboration with the “Outdoor Sports Valley” trade
association.
This partnership will ensure that students will graduate with skills that fit
recruiter expectations, and will help graduates to be more quickly placed in
companies for both internships and employment.
Added value of each program
Enrolling in one of these programs will provide you with the opportunity to:
Benefit from academic content specifically developed in collaboration
with professionals from the outdoor sports industry
Apply your skills by completing an internship in an outdoor sports
company
Specialize in your preferred field in the outdoor sports industry:
Performance Sports Textile & Footwear or International Sales Specialists
in Sports
Take classes taught by highly-skilled professors and lecturers (including
high-level athletes and industry managers)
Expand your network and increase your chances of starting a career in the
outdoor sports industry
Participate in projects directly linked to the current key issues facing the
outdoor sports market
Learn in an exceptional natural environment, the ideal playground for
outdoor sports.
Two programs
tailored for a common passion: the outdoor sports industry
Bachelor’s degree in
“Performance Sports Textile & Footwear”
(PSTF)
Class size: 20 students
Duration: 6 months and a 4-month internship
All lectures in English
Location:
IUT ANNECY,
Management Department GEA University of Savoie, France
Objectives:
Train high-level technicians for the outdoor sports & leisure industries in apparel, footwear, sports bags and textile accessory design
Requirements for admission:
2 years of university level studies (equal to 120 ECTS)
Good level of English Interest in outdoor sports and
sports industry
Students of all nationalities with Scientific, Technical, or Design (fashion) background
Adults from VAE (Validation of Acquired Experience)
No prerequisites in technical textiles
Semester split:
Two semesters (from September to June), with the possibility of participating in just one of the two semesters:
Semester 1: classes, lectures, and begin group project
Semester 2: classes, group project + 4-month internship (from March to the end of June)
Course content:
Sports Biomechanics and Physiology
Sports Industry Culture and Sports Marketing
R&D and Product Innovation in Sports
Sustainable Development in the Sports Industry
Textiles (fundamentals and outdoor applications)
Design & Fashion
Apparel / Footwear & Accessories The Industry of Technical Textiles
(production, quality...)
The Economy of Technical Textiles (suppliers, purchasers...) Project Management Company visits and trade fairs Second language and Chinese
Group project and internship:
Throughout the year, each student will participate in a group project involving work on a specific issue provided by outdoor sports industry stakeholders (companies, associations...)
The final 4-month internship (mostly in English) will take place in an outdoor sports industry company in France or abroad Both the project and the internship
will be graded based on a written report and an oral presentation
Job opportunities:
Textile/Footwear Product Manager Project Manager
Developer or Designer for the Outdoor Sports & Leisure Industry (apparel, footwear, accessories)
Partnerships:
CTC Lyon (Technical Center for the Leather Industry)
CISM-STAPS, University of Savoie.
Application (PSTF & I3S):
www.iut-acy.univ-savoie.fr
Interview in English
Two programs
tailored for a common passion: the outdoor sports industry
Bachelor’s degree in
“International Sales Specialists in Sports”
(I3S)
Opening: September 2014
Class size: 15 to 20
Duration: 7 months and a 3-month internship
Location:
IUT ANNECY,
Management Department GEA University of Savoie, France
Objectives:
To train future international sales representatives and managers to master applied sales techniques in the outdoor sports industry and to be capable of working in an international environment. The curriculum will provide a solid under-standing of operational marketing techniques for the sports market, as well as the key elements involved in product development (design, manufacturing, distribution, regulations, marketing, sourcing...)
Requirements for admission:
2 years of university level studies (equal to 120 ECTS)
Good level of English Interest in the Sports Industry
Student profile or target market:
Students of all nationalities with 2 years of university level studies For those who have an inclination for
sales and operational marketing, with an international vision
Semester split:
Semester 1: from September to December: classes, lectures, and begin group project
Semester 2:
- January to March: 3-month internship
- April to June: classes and lectures, group project
Course content:
All courses are taught in English The international sports market,
sports marketing, institutions and sports law, regulations & sustainable development Sports and consumer behavior,
international distribution channels in the industry
International business techniques, sales and negotiation techniques Human resources & team
management, budget & forecast management, IT & customer relationship management, Intercultural management Products & product innovation,
supply chain management, marketing case study simulations Understanding athlete needs
(Biomechanics & sports Physiology) Second or third language,
employability, project management Professional conferences, company
visits, and trade fairs
Group project and internship:
Throughout the year, each student will participate in a group project aimed at solving a specific marketing or sales issue for a sports company
A 3-month internship will take place in an outdoor sports industry company in France or abroad
Job opportunities:
Head of international sales, export manager
Regional manager
Shop manager or distribution manager
Sales and marketing representatives.
The Rhone-Alpes region,
a major European hub for
the outdoor sports industry
Located in the French Alps, the Rhône-Alpes region is internationally
recognized by the outdoor sports industry as one of the key hubs
in Europe. Eider, Fusalp, Icebreaker, Mavic, Millet, Patagonia, Petzl,
Rossignol, Salomon, Scott Sports, ... have all established their European
headquarters in the area.
Approximately 250 outdoor sports companies are located in the
Rhône-Alpes region, representing more than 700 brands and 6,000 employees.
The Outdoor Sports Valley association (OSV), our partner, is a certified
industry cluster whose role is to federate, represent, and contribute to
the development of the outdoor sports industry in the areas of:
economic development,
human resources,
promoting the region and participation in outdoor sports,
sustainable development.
A privileged environment
to live and work in
An exceptional natural environment
Mountains and lakes are the backdrop to an exceptional variety of
leisure activities for students: skiing, hiking, water sports, paragliding...
Annecy is a very pleasant and culturally-active, medium-sized city.
A university which contributes to its region’s economic development
The university is part of the Rhône-Alpes region, the second most
economically active in France. In the heart of the hi-tech Rhône River
Valley, which extends from Valence to Geneva, it is renowned for
innovation and academic excellence.
Programs supported by
ADIDAS, ARC’TERYX, ATOMIC, COLUMBIA, DYNAFIT, EIDER, FUSALP, MAVIC, MILLET, NIDECKER, NIC IMPEX, ODLO, PATAGONIA, PETZL, SALEWA, SALOMON, SNOWLEADER, TECNICA, THE NORTH FACE, TSL OUTDOOR, VOLCOM, VUARNET, WILSON...
Contact
Bachelor’s degree in
“Performance Sports Textile & Footwear”
bachelorPSTF@univ-savoie.fr
+33 (0)4 50 09 23 08
Bachelor’s degree in
“International Sales Specialists in Sports”
bachelorPSTF@univ-savoie.fr
+33 (0)4 50 09 23 08
IUT d’Annecy
Département GEA
9, rue de l’Arc-en-Ciel
74940 Annecy-le-Vieux - France
www.iut-acy.univ-savoie.fr
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