Duration
9 months
Fees
€8.500
Format
Onsite
Hybrid
Blended
Language
Spanish
English
1st
Masters in Spain
Best Masters in Sport Management in 2017, 2018, 2019, 2022 and 2024.
95%
employability
of students one year after finishing the programme.
85%
international students
8 out of 10 students come from abroad.
Our Professional Master’s in sports management, “International Sports Management”, designed and executed by ESBS European Sport Business School and the Valencia CF Foundation Training Centre (MBA Valencia CF), is a master’s programme that can be taken in various formats: onsite, hybrid, or online, in Spanish or English.
A master’s programme born from the sports industry in 2009, positioning itself as one of the most recognised and valued sports management programmes in Spain, named Best Master’s in Sports Management in Spain in 2017, 2018, 2019, 2022 and 2024, as well as being among the three best sports management programmes in Europe in 2018, 2022 and 2’24, according to the specialist ranking of the British publication SportBusiness.
On-site, Online, Hybrid
postgraduate programmes in sport management
100% Practical
Through case studies and academic visits
Labour insertion programme
Personalised mentoring for labour insertion
Professional Master’s in International Sports Management
You will learn with the Best Master's in Sports Management in Spain 2017 '18 '19 '22.
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
Sport Sponsorship
Sports events management
Sports facility management
Sports club management
Business Development
Internationalisation
Human Resources
Athlete representation
Faculty
Jorge Coll
ESBS European Sport Business SchoolCEO & Founder at ESBS |Marketing and Sponsorship Sports Advisor| University Lecturer.
Juan de Dios Crespo
Ruiz-Huerta & Crespo AbogadosSports Lawyer | One of the best sports lawyers in Spain and Top 10 lawyer by Chambers and Partners.
Alberto Talavera
Asociación Española de Gerentes de Golf (AEGG)General Manager of the Spanish Association of Golf Managers (AEGG) | +20 years of experience in sports management and facilities management.
Maribel Vilaplana
BiencomunicatJournalist. 10+ years as Professor of Personal Marketing and Public Speaking Master. Former news anchor.
Arturo Castello
EncomCEO of Encom
Antonio Bolaños
ESBS European Sport Business SchoolLecturer at ESBS | Former General Manager at Volvo Ocean Race
Pedro Malabia
LaLiga | Spanish Football LeagueWomen´s Football Director at LaLiga Spain.
Laura Meseguer
EurosportSports broadcaster for Eurosport Spain and Eurosport International. Writer, podcaster and columnist.
Pablo Pernia
Valencia Ricardo Tormo CircuitCommunication Director at Ricardo Tormo Circuit.
Ana Cortés
Ruiz-Huerta & Crespo AbogadosSports Lawyer at Ruiz-Huerta & Crespo | Sports Lawyer University Lecturer at ESBS.
David Cózar
AltafitGeneral Manager Altafit Valencia & Altafit Arena & Altafit Ruzafa.
Juan Crespo Ruiz-Huerta
Ruiz-Huerta & Crespo AbogadosSports Law Consultant at Ruiz-Huerta & Crespo Lawyers | Sports Law Coordinator at ESBS
Albert Valero
Tour-Sport Promociones DeportivasDirector de Marketing en Tour-Sport Promociones Deportivas
Verónica Carrascosa
EntenderyExecutive coach
Borja Eroles
Valencia CFInternational Sport Development & Events Manager at Valencia CF
Alexey Kirichek
Botev PlovdivExperienced Business Leader | Solid history of generating new business opportunities
Daniel Gómez
Sports Marketing | Creative Marketing Director | Athlete’s ManagerSports Marketing | Creative Marketing Director | Athlete's Manager
Daniela Negreda
Daniela Negreda ConsultantSport Business | Consultant, Board Member Advisor and Lecturer
Franco Segarra
Valencia CFInnovation Director
Gonzalo Alvarez Nölting
Soft skills & final year projectConsultant, Facilitator and Trainer
Jorge Martínez Bernal
KATAPULT SPORTSAdvisor | Event Management | Global Sport Industry | Founder of GSport.MX
José Manuel Espejo Moreno
Football Promotions (Scotland) LtdDirector at SIMPLY THE FIRST SL
Juan Luis Garrigós
GARRIGÓS&LLOPIS CONSULTORES ASOCIADOSDirector del área de Recursos Humanos
Kevin Vinuesa Vadillo
PinedaSportSports Marketing and Management Consultant | Sponsorship, Events and Digital
Miguel Torró Nadal
Villarreal CFEstrategia Digital / Comercial en Villarreal CF
Paolo Torchetti
Ruiz-Huerta & Crespo AbogadosFootball lawyer representing players, clubs, agents, federations and executives world wide.
Juan Ruiz Navarro
HR Director in PTSHuman Resources Executive with +10 years of comprehensive experience in the field including recruitment and retention, conflict resolution, change management, labor relations and benefits administrations.
Pablo Negre Bañuls
Director of Services and Corporate Development / Board Member - Grupo ClasolInternational management executive and entrepreneur with a global view on emerging technologies and businesses, used to work with high profile stakeholders on listed companies. Specialized in Corporate Finance and Strategy has leaded changes in multiple organizations and lectured students in Universities and Business Schools.
María Sauri
CEO & Managing Director - Faus International FlooringDemonstrated ability to provide leadership and work in a team-based culture. Strong analytical skills combined with strategic planning focused on company's growth and profitability.
Mauro Xesteira
Lecturer in Innovation & EntrepreneurshipSenior Officer in Innovative Entrepreneurship, at Valencia City Council through Las Naves Public Foundation, developing part of the 'València Innovation Capital' strategic frame.
Javier Alandes
Escritor, mentor de emprendimiento y conferenciante.Imparto formación y mentorización en Escuelas de Negocios y Aceleradoras de Emprendimiento sobre modelo de negocio (Lean Startup) y Oratoria.
Pedro Cebrián
Head of Content & Social Media - Scuderia FerrariDirector de contenido y social media para Scuderia Ferrari
Study Programme
- Module I.
The sports industry. Strategic management in sport organisations (8 ECTS) - Module II.
Legal aspects in sport (3 ECTS) - Module III.
Operations: sustainable management of sports facilities and events (12 ECTS) - Module IV.
Financial management in sports organisations (6 ECTS) - Module V.
Human resources and management skills (4 ECTS) - Module VI.
Sports marketing (4,5 ECTS) - Module VII.
Communication management in sports organisations (3 ECTS) - Module VIII.
Entrepreneurship and innovation in sport (1,5 ECTS) - Module IX.
Final master's thesis. Business plan (6 ECTS) - Module X.
Professional internship (12 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.
300 hours of direct contact with the industry through 3 formulas:
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!
Professional Master’s in International Sports Management
You will learn with the Best Master's in Sports Management in Spain 2017 '18 '19 '22.
Why choose this programme?
- Goals
- Methodology
- Global Vision
- Certifications
- Calendar and fees
- Prerequisites
- You will obtain the tools and knowledge in sports management, learning how to lead and manage sports organisations, facilities, and events in an international and innovative environment through a 100% practical approach.
- Your employability, either through entrepreneurship, intra-entrepreneurship, or through getting your first job or promotion in a sports organisation.
- You will be able to detect business opportunities and develop the necessary management skills to do so.
- We will train you to lead and manage sports entities, organisations, facilities, and events.
- You will have the necessary managerial skills to manage and lead in the sports industry.
- You will expand your network of contacts through lecturers, industry professionals, peers, and professional experience gained in sports companies.
- You will learn about and develop the management of large sports facilities and events through case studies and academic visits.
- You will learn about management and leadership in the sports industry from the perspective of industry professionals, university professors, and sports managers through practical case studies.
- You will learn through a combination of theoretical and practical classes using case studies and teamwork in a multicultural environment, focused on the use of technology, innovation, and new industry trends.
- It will be the centre of your education, through an active learning methodology that will encourage interaction with peers and teachers, fostering a critical attitude and disruptive thinking for executive management.
- You will work with real case studies from industry professionals and have the opportunity to work with and learn from them.
- You will have access to Masterclasses, conferences, and round tables to learn about the experience of many of the key players in the sports industry’s growth, professionals you will have the opportunity to meet and who will give you a unique perspective on the industry’s reality.
- Multiculturalism: you will share classes and work in teams with students from over 40 nationalities.
- Internationalisation: You will visit international sports organisations and events, with the aim of understanding how they are managed, both in Madrid and Paris. Since 2009 we have visited and learned from professionals from organisations such as INSEP, Roland-Garros, Atlético de Madrid, Estadio Wanda Metropolitano, Wizink Center, Parc des Princess, Stade de France, Paris Accor Arena, among others.
- Language courses: You will have the opportunity to improve your English or Spanish through our language courses, tailored to your level and specialised in sport and management*.
*Not included in the programme.
Master’s in International Sports Management
Title issued by ESBS European Sport Business School and Centro de Formación Fundación Valencia CF.
Professional Master’s in International Sports Management
Title with the CUALIFICAM certification of the Foundation for Knowledge Madrimasd for the Quality Certification of Professional Master’s Programmes.
Its equivalent in the field of official university Bachelor’s and Master’s degrees is the Accreditation Procedure for qualifications and is carried out under the same quality standards of the European Higher Education Area.
- Duration: 10 months.
- Price: 8.500 euros *Special EARLY BIRD price of 7.500€ by paying all at once before May 31st, 2025.
- Languages: Spanish or English.
- Location: Valencia Campus.
- Credits: 60 ECTS
- Format: Onsite, hybrid, or online.
- Pre-enrolment: from now-on until full capacity.
- Classes: 3 days a week Monday to Friday.
- Includes: Academic travel module operations to Paris and Madrid, among other visits to Alicante and sports clubs and organisations in the Valencian Community.
CV
Proof of nationality (ID or Passport)
Bachelor’s degree or equivalent qualification from a Spanish university, or equivalent foreign degree that grants access to a postgraduate degree. Access can be granted to professionals with certified experience of three years within the sports industry.
