Duration
9 months
Price
10.300€
Format
Onsite
Valencia
Language
English and Spanish
#5 Best Master in Spain
Top 10 in Europe · Top 5 in Spain · SportBusiness Postgraduate Rankings 2026
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.
Born from the sports industry in 2009 to train the people who will lead it. Today, it ranks among Europe’s top 10 and Spain’s top 5 sports management programmes in the SportBusiness Postgraduate Rankings 2026, the industry’s international benchmark. It has also been named Spain’s best on-campus Master’s in Sports Management in 2017, 2018, 2019, 2022 and 2024. A proven track record, and an industry that trusts our graduates.
This program has CUALFICAM certification from the Madridmasd Foundation for Knowledge for the certification of the Quality of Professional Master Programs.
Onsite and blended format
Postgraduate programs in sports management
100% Practical
Practical methodology with academic visits
Labour insertion programme
Personalised mentoring for labour insertionProfessional Master’s in International Sports Management
Train with one of Europe's top 10 master's programmes in sports management.
Programme aimed at:
Graduates and holders of degrees in:
- Sciences of Physical Activity and Sport
- Business administration and management or business management and creation
- Marketing and communication
- Any other university graduate who wishes to develop a professional career in the field of sports management.
To access the program, the student must meet one of the following conditions:
- To accredit or hold a Bachelor’s degree or equivalent qualification from a Spanish university, or equivalent foreign studies that grant access to postgraduate studies.
- Proven professional experience of 3 years in the sports industry in a position with minimum competencies of degree or equivalent.
Those students whose profile is suitable for the program will receive an admission letter that will allow them to begin the process of reserving a place and enrolling in the next call for applications in which places are available.
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 AbogadosOne of the best sports lawyers in Spain and Top 10 lawyer by Chambers and Partners Highlighted Lawyers Researching Rankings.
Alberto Talavera
Asociación Española de Gerentes de Golf (AEGG)Dedicated to the professionalization of the golf industry, constantly improving the training of directors and managers. Over two decades of experience in business management and strategy.
Maribel Vilaplana
Levante UDConsultant and trainer in high-impact communication. Journalist, speaker, and event host. Communication and Institutional Relations Advisor at Levante UD and official spokesperson for the club.
Arturo Castello
Valencia Innovation CapitalDeputy Technical Director en Valencia Innovation Capital apoyando a que la ciudad de Valencia se posicione como un hub global de innovación, talento e inversión. Anteriormente CEO de Encom Games.
Antonio Bolaños
ESBS European Sport Business SchoolFormer General Manager at Volvo Ocean Race. Consultant for projects that combine sports, strategy, events, finance, marketing, and sports tourism.
Pedro Malabia
Liga FSports executive with over 20 years of experience in strategy and business development for clubs, leagues, and sports organizations. Currently serves as Chief Strategy Officer at Liga F and was previously Head of Women’s Football at LALIGA.
Laura Meseguer
EurosportFreelance journalist specializing in cycling with Eurosport Spain and Eurosport International. Author of the book “Metiendo Codos” about Spain's golden generation in cycling.
Pablo Pernia
Valencia Ricardo Tormo CircuitCommunications Director at Circuit Ricardo Tormo. Journalist with a strong background in motorsports and institutional communication. Specialist in digital communication and social media.
Ana Cortés
Ruiz-Huerta & Crespo AbogadosSports Lawyer at Ruiz-Huerta & Crespo | Sports Lawyer University Lecturer at ESBS.
David Cózar
AltafitSupply Manager and Director of Altafit Uruguay, Altafit Arena, and Altafit Campanar. A finance professional passionate about team management and sports. Previously worked at Deloitte and OVB Allfinanz.
Juan Crespo Ruiz-Huerta
Ruiz-Huerta & Crespo AbogadosSports Law consultant at Ruiz-Huerta & Crespo Abogados. Coordinator of sports law courses at European Sport Business School. Over a decade of experience in sports law.
Albert Valero
Albert Valero - Marketing en Ciclismo y TriatlónConsultor de marketing especializado en captación de inscritos para deportes de resistencia en Marketing en Ciclismo y Triatlón.
Verónica Carrascosa
EntenderyOver 10 years of experience working with individual development programs, group workshops, and outdoor sessions to develop competencies and skills in an engaging, dynamic, and effective way for individuals and teams.
Borja Eroles
Valencia CFOperations Coordinator at VCF Academy. His trajectory at Valencia CF has spanned almost a decade where he previously held roles within the International Sports Development and Event Management areas of the group.
Alexey Kirichek
Botev PlovdivCEO Botev Plovdiv en Bulgaria. Experiencia en la creación de estrategias de marketing, gestión de relaciones de negocio, construir credibilidad y establecimiento de reportes con clientes potenciales.
Daniel Gómez
PicnicWith over a decade dedicated to building strong and effective brands, he is currently the Project Director at Picnic and a professional specialized in sports marketing consulting.
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.
Franco Segarra
Valencia CFInnovation Director
Gonzalo Alvarez Nölting
Método ConsolidaProfessional with over 20 years of experience in implementing Lean Six Sigma methodologies and continuous improvement in the consulting and industrial sectors. Senior Consultant at Método Consolida.
Jorge Martínez Bernal
KATAPULT SPORTSHead of Football Operations. Over 15 years of experience working across different countries, advising high-profile clients such as UEFA, Manchester United, Manchester City, FC Porto, and the Real Madrid Foundation.
José Manuel Espejo Moreno
Simply the FirstDirector at SIMPLY THE FIRST SL with a 20-year career in the industry.
Juan Luis Garrigós
Garrigós & Llopis Consultores AsociadosDirector at GLR Partners - Garrigós & Llopis Consultores Asociados. Head of the Human Resources department.
Kevin Vinuesa Vadillo
PinedaSportEuropean Athletes Area Manager en PinedaSport, empresa dedicada a la gestión deportiva en atletismo con más de 20 años de experiencia.
Miguel Torró Nadal
Villarreal CFSports manager with experience in various roles and organizations within the sports industry. With 7 years of experience in the sector, he is currently a Project Manager for CRM & Digital Strategy at Villarreal Club de Fútbol.
Paolo Torchetti
Ex Seychelles Football FederationSports lawyer. He has represented various players, clubs, agents, federations, and executives in the sports world. International Sports Law professor at ESBS.
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
Faus International FlooringCEO / Managing Director at FAUS International Flooring where she's worked for the past 10 years. Demonstrated ability to bring leadership and work in a teamwork-based culture.
Javier Alandes
FreelanceWriter, entrepreneurship mentor and speaker with experience in mentoring for startups, professionals and companies.
Pedro Cebrián
Scuderia FerrariContent and Social Media Director for Scuderia Ferrari, where he has worked professionally for the past few years. Previous professional experience with other sports organizations in Spain and internationally.
Study Programme
- Module I.
The sports industry. Strategic Management in sports organizations (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 entities (3 ECTS) - Module VIII.
Entrepreneurship and innovation in sport (1.5 ECTS) - Module IX.
Master's thesis. Business plan (6 ECTS) - Module X.
Professional internships in sports organizations (12 ECTS)
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Professional Master’s in International Sports Management
Train with one of Europe's top 10 master's programmes in sports management.
Why choose this programme?
- Goals
- Methodology
- Global Vision
- Certifications
- Calendar and Fees
- Requirements
- Profile
- Graduation Profile
- Specialization programs
- 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.
- An 80% class attendance rate will be required to obtain the master’s degree.
- 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 training: You will have the opportunity to improve your English or Spanish through our language courses, tailored to your level and specializing in sports and management.*
*Not included in the program.
Master’s Degree in International Sports Management
Private degree awarded by ESBS European Sport Business School and the Valencia CF Foundation Training Center.
Professional Master’s Degree in International Sports Management
Degree with CUALIFICAM certification from the Madrimasd Foundation for Knowledge, certifying the quality of Professional Master’s programs.
Its equivalent in the field of official university Bachelor’s and Master’s degrees is the Accreditation Procedure for qualifications, which is carried out under the same quality standards of the European Higher Education Area.
- Duration: 10 months.
- Price: 10.300€
- Languages: Spanish or English.
- Location: Valencia Campus.
- Credits: 60 ECTS
- Format: On-site
- Pre-enrollment: Until full capacity.
- Next intake: October 2026 and February 2027
- Clases: Promedio de 12hrs a la semana de lunes a viernes.
- Includes: Academic travel module operations to Paris and Madrid, among other visits to Alicante and sports clubs and organisations in the Valencian Community.
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Identification (ID o Pasaporte)
A Bachelor’s degree or equivalent from a Spanish university, or its foreign equivalent, is required to accredit and grant access to the postgraduate program. If neither of these qualifications is held, professionals with certified experience of more than 3 years in the sports industry may be admitted.
Graduates and holders of degrees in:
- Sciences of physical activity and sport
- Business administration and management or business management and creation
- Marketing and communication
- Any other university graduate who whishes to develop a professional career in the field of sports management
To access the program, the student must meet one of the following conditions:
- To accredit or hold a Bachelor’s degree or equivalent qualification from a Spanish university, or equivalent foreign studies that grant access to postgraduate studies.
- Proven professional experience of 3 years in the sports industry in a position with minimum competencies of degree or equivalent.
Those students whose profile is suitable for the program will receive an admission letter that will allow them to begin the process of reserving a place and enrolling in the next call for applications in which places are available.
Title: Sports Manager
Main function: Multidisciplinary profile with the ability to integrate into organizations, clubs and federations in the sports industry with functionis in the area of:
- Event Management
- Marketing and communication
- School coordination
- Business development
- Sports Management
Professional output:
- Entrepreneurship in sport
- Clubs
- Federations
- Sports events management
- Physical and sports service companies (sport for all)
- Sports schools
- Fitness / wellness chains
- Athlete representation
- Sport spectacle
- Sports marketing companies
Additionally, those who wish to do so, after completing the MISM, will have direct access to the Global Sport Business Master. MISM credits will be validated, allowing direct entry into year 2 of the program.
Today, the sports market is increasingly competitive and, therefore, increasingly specialized. Ask our admissions team about the specialization programs we offer to Master’s students, such as:
- Advanced e-Sports Management Program (100% Online, English) 40h – 800€
- Sports Representation Agency Program (Online 100%, English or Spanish if there are enough people) 40h – 800€
- Data Analysis & PowerBi (Online 100%, English) 60h – 950€
- AI in Sport (Online 100%, English) 20h – 400€
- Specialized English course in the field of international sports business (On site, Spanish or English) 80h – 960€
To include any of these programs in your academic experience, request more information from our admissions team.
Testimonials from our students
Today, as I reflect on this experience, I can say with certainty that studying at ESBS was one of the best decisions of my life.
Not only did I gain fundamental knowledge for my career, but I also learned valuable personal lessons that helped me grow as an individual. Moreover, it allowed me to build meaningful relationships that I deeply cherish and rediscover my passion for sports.
Valentí Prat Professional Master's in International Sports Management
My goal was to study Sports Management to enter the sports industry and gain as much experience as possible, which were offered to us even before the course began.
There were so many volunteering opportunities in such a wide variety of sports that they helped you gain a better perspective on sports itself, as well as on the professors who taught the classes.
Diana Quintero Professional Master's in International Sports Management
Our goal is to turn people's passion for sport into their career.
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