Duration
18 months
Fees
€11.990 p/y early bird discount*
Format
Onsite
Language
English
Top 10
in Europe
Best Masters in Sport Management 2022.
82%
international students
8 out of 10 students come from abroad.
1500+
internship agreements
Companies recruiting for internship opportunities abroad.
For two years you will have the opportunity to immerse yourself in an unforgettable learning experience, discovering and learning about the management of sports organisations, events, and facilities, from a global and purely technological perspective.
A master’s programme entirely in English, with which you will visit cities on three continents (America, Asia, and Europe) and delve into the industry’s digital world and technological developments through GSIC, powered by Microsoft.
8 years of experience
Official French Master's Degree since 2016
A digital programme
Developed by GSIC powered by Microsoft
100% in English
Global Sport Business Master
A 2-year master's programme with 2 titles. Academic visits to Chicago, Seoul, and Munich. Entirely in English.
Programme aimed at:
People with a university degree who wish to acquire the necessary qualification for the direction and management of sports organisations, facilities, and events.
You'll be able to work in:
Your own company
Marketing
Sponsorship
Sports events management
Sports facility management
Sports club management
Business Development
Internationalisation
Faculty
Francisco Guijarro
Gerion AsesoresCo-founder and partner at Gerion Asesores, a consultancy focused on assisting small businesses and freelancers with their tax, labor, accounting, and legal obligations. Finance professor at ESBS.
Pedro Díaz Ridao
International SpeakerConference speaker, writer and professor specialized in leadership and management with a solid trajectory helping organizations maximize their talent and reach or maintain a high performance culture.
Simon Rose
Groundswell Startups | Club 9 SportsMore than 15 years of professional experience offering strategic and operational solutions to clients from multinational organizations within the Fortune 500 as well as high profile sports organizations. Specialized in startups.
Karla Imbert
ROXY Global video managerGlobal Video Manager & Music Curator for Roxy. Creative Strategist with international experience.
Antonio Cañas Rojas
Greenize ProjectsProfessional focused on sustainable circular economy. Founder and Director of Greenize Projects, he aims to collaborate with industries to foster dialogue around sustainability.
Daniela Negreda
Daniela Negreda ConsultantInternational experience in business planning, brand creation, and new business development. Passionate about sharing her experience with new generations and transforming knowledge into action through strategic planning.
Study Programme
- 1st YEAR MODULE:
SPORT EVENTS (5 ECTS) - 1st YEAR MODULE:
SPORTS PRODUCTS (6 ECTS) - 1st YEAR MODULE:
STRATEGIC FINANCE, ACCOUNTING AND ENTREPRENEURSHIP (7 ECTS) - 1st YEAR MODULE:
FOCUS EUROPE (6 ECTS) - 1st YEAR MODULE:
STUDY TRIP IN GERMANY (6 ECTS) - 1st YEAR MODULE:
PERSONAL DEVELOPMENT (2 ECTS) - 1st YEAR MODULE:
DIGITAL TRANSFORMATION (GSIC POWERED BY MICROSOFT) (6 ECTS) - 1st YEAR MODULE:
SUPPLY CHAIN MANAGEMENT (4 ECTS) - 1st YEAR MODULE:
DIGITAL MARKETING AND FAN ENGAGEMENT (GSIC POWERED BY MICROSOFT) (4 ECTS) - 1st YEAR MODULE:
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE (1 ECTS) - 1st YEAR MODULE:
FOCUS ASIA (6 ECTS) - 1st YEAR MODULE:
STUDY TRIP TO CHINA (7 ECTS) - 2nd YEAR MODULE:
SALES (2 ECTS) - 2nd YEAR MODULE:
REGULATION (1 ECTS) - 2nd YEAR MODULE:
SPORT ANALYTICS (GSIC POWERED BY MICROSOFT) (4 ECTS) - 2nd YEAR MODULE:
BIG DATA AND BUSINESS ANALYTICS (GSIC POWERED BY MICROSOFT) (10 ECTS) - 2nd YEAR MODULE:
INTERNATIONAL CAREER (2 ECTS) - 2nd YEAR MODULE:
GLOBAL LEADERSHIP (3 ECTS) - 2nd YEAR MODULE:
FOCUS USA (3 ECTS) - 2nd YEAR MODULE:
STUDY TRIP TO CHICAGO (5 ECTS) - 2nd YEAR MODULE:
THESIS AND FINAL PROJECT (GSIC POWERED BY MICROSOFT) (20 ECTS) - 2nd YEAR MODULE:
INTERNSHIP (10 ECTS)
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Professional Experience
Individual mentoring
Get to know yourself - We get to know you
During the first three months, we will study, analyse, and work on your professional profile through the Labour Insertion department.
3 formulas of direct contact with the industry:
Volunteering
The ideal opportunity to get to know the industry and expand your network of contacts. From "point 0" you will be able to volunteer to gain professional experience.
Work Experience
We will help you to gain work experience in a sport organisation.
International experience
You can work in an international sports organisation or, if you prefer, you also work in your home country outside of Spain. 15% of our students get work experience abroad.
Disclosure
- You must complete at least 300 hours of professional experience in the industry.
- You can choose any of the above three formulas or also do them simultaneously, your choice!
Global Sport Business Master
A 2-year master's programme with 2 titles. Academic visits to Chicago, Seoul, and Munich. Entirely in English.
Why choose this programme?
- Goals
- Methodology
- Programmes
- Certifications
- Calendar and fees
- Elevate your experience
Our main goal is to introduce you to the sports industry. We will be your connecting bridge to this exciting industry.
- You will learn hands-on sport business management: alongside classroom sessions and practice through case methods, with the support and expertise of professional lecturers from the industry.
- You will gain an in-depth understanding of the industry in different cultures and on a global level: through academic visits to the USA, Germany, and South Korea.
- You will study innovation, technology, and digital transformation in sports organisations, through the best centre for innovation in sport in the world: GSIC powered by Microsoft.
- You will get to know the sports industry from the inside: through the international professional experience that, for more than 4 months, you will carry out outside Spain.
- You will have the necessary knowledge to detect business opportunities that will make you employable through entrepreneurship or intra-entrepreneurship in the sector.
- You will develop a rich network of contacts for your professional life, through teachers, industry professionals, peers, and professional experience.
- You will learn from industry professionals, through classroom sessions and case studies.
- You will undertake academic trips internationally and in Spain with the aim of learning about different cases of sports organisation management.
- You are at the centre of the education you receive. Through our learning methodology you will learn and apply important management skills such as time management, leadership, and teamwork.
- Real case studies of industry professionals, which will allow you to learn in the most practical way how to deal with the different challenges of today’s sports industry.
Innovation training. We are the only master’s programme in sports management that prepares you for the current innovation and digitalisation environment that the sports industry is experiencing.
Big data and data analytics training. Large sports organisations have specific departments for data analytics, fan engagement, and business intelligence. You will be trained to have the necessary skills to manage or lead these areas in sports organisations.
Language Courses: You’ll have the opportunity to improve your Spanish through our language courses adapted to your level and specialised in sports management. *Not included in the program*
Professional Master in Global Sport Business Master.
CUALIFICAM Certification from the Foundation for Knowledge Madrimasd for the Quality of Professional Master’s Programmes certification.
Its equivalent in the field of official university Degrees and Masters is the Accreditation Procedure for qualifications and is carried out under the same quality standards of the European Higher Education Area.
Junior Master in Digital Transformation of Sports Entities. (ESBS & GSIC).
Private Spanish degree, issued by ESBS and GSIC Powered by Microsoft, not qualifying for access to PhD programmes.
- Duration: 18 months. (2 academic years).
- Credits: 120 ECTS.
- Price: 12.990€ per academic year. *EARLY BIRD Special price of 11.990€ on the first year until May 31st, 2025.
- Language: English.
- Location: Madrid Campus.
- Format: Onsite.
- Pre-enrolment: from now until full capacity.
- Classes: 3-4 days a week Monday to Friday.
- Included: sessions, conferences, visits, entry tickets, as well as accommodation and academic content in the USA, Munich, and Seoul.
- Not included: return tickets to and from the cities mentioned above, meals, and insurance, and any costs for visa applications, which will depend on your nationality.
Make your program even better by complementing it with one of our short programs:
- Language classes (English or Spanish)
To add one of our short programs to your academic curriculum ask our admissions team for more information.
