9 months
Fees
€7,650
Onsite
Online
Hybrid
Spanish
English
1st
Masters in Spain
Best Masters in Sport Management in 2017, 2018, 2019, and 2022.
95%
employability
of students one year after finishing the programme.
85%
international students
8 out of 10 students come from abroad.
Master’s in Sports Management, “International Sports Management” from ESBS European Sport Business School and the Valencia CF Foundation Education Centre (MBA Valencia CF), can be completed on-site, hybrid, or online, entirely in Spanish or entirely in English.
Born from within the sports industry in 2009, it’s one of the most recognised and highly valued sports management programmes in Spain, named Best Master in Sports Management in Spain in 2017, 2018, 2019, and 2022, as well as being among the three best sports management programmes in Europe in 2018 and 2022, according to the prestigious ranking of the British publication SportBusiness.
On-site, Online, Hybrid
postgraduate programmes in sport management 2018 & 2022
100% Practical
Through case studies and academic visits
Labour insertion programme
Personalised mentoring for labour insertion
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.

Juan Miguel Gómez
Fundación Trinidad AlfonsoGeneral Manager at Fundación Trinidad Alfonso

Maribel Vilaplana
BiencomunicatJournalist. 10+ years as Professor of Personal Marketing and Public Speaking Master. Former news anchor.

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.

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.

John Peral
UEFACommercial Operations at UEFA Events SA.

David Cózar
AltafitGeneral Manager Altafit Valencia & Altafit Arena & Altafit Ruzafa.

Marcos Lería
Club de Golf EscorpiónGeneral Manager at Club de Golf Escorpión.

Ana Acosta
ESBS European Sport Business SchoolSustainable Development Specialist | Sports Advisor in CSR and Sustainability | Sports Social Marketing and Innovation Lecturer.

Hugo Sánchez
Mediterranean Surf SchoolCEO & Founder Mediterranean Surf School | Sports entrepreneur and Consultant in Sports Management.

Agustin Amorós
Ruiz-Huerta & Crespo AbogadosSports Lawyer at Ruiz-Huerta & Crespo | Sports Lawyer University Lecturer at ESBS.

Juan Crespo Ruiz-Huerta
Ruiz-Huerta & Crespo AbogadosSports Law Consultant at Ruiz-Huerta & Crespo Lawyers | Sports Law Coordinator at ESBS

Andrea Díaz Sierra
BBVA Open Ciudad de ValenciaOperations Director at BBVA Open Ciudad de Valencia | MsC in Sports Management | Sports Manager at Gym-Val Artistic Gymnastics.

Luis Martínez
Valencia CFHead of Valencia CF Academy.

Germán Belda
Valencia CFSport coach at Valencia CF Female | Executive Coach.

Javier Sanchez
Valencia CFMaintenance Manager at Valencia CF.

Cristian Schneider
Valencia CFOperations Manager at Valencia CF.

Rocio Cava
Valencia CFProtocol Manager at Valencia CF.

Felix Muñoz
Valencia CFMestalla Stadium Director | Match Coordinator at Valencia CF.

Juan Jose Ballester
Valencia CFReporting Manager at Valencia CF.

Guillaume Henric-Coll
Valencia CFLicensing and Retail at Valencia CF.

Jorge Garcia
Valencia CFMarketing and Commercial Manager at Valencia CF.

Borja Eroles
Valencia CFInternational Sport Development & Events Manager at Valencia CF

Javier Solis
Valencia CFLegal Director at Valencia CF.
Study Programme
- Module I.
The sports industry. Strategic Management in Sport Organisations (6 ECTS) - Module II.
Internationalisation and legal aspects in sport (6 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 (6 ECTS) - Module VI.
Sports marketing (6 ECTS) - Module VII.
Communication in sports organisations (6 ECTS) - Module VIII.
Entrepreneurship and innovation in sport (6 ECTS) - Module IX.
Final thesis project (6 ECTS) - Optional Module.
Internships in sports organisations
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!
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
- Calendar and fees