9 months
Fees
€8.500
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.
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, and 2022, as well as being among the three best sports management programmes in Europe in 2018 and 2022, according to the specialist 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
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 ConsultantFranco 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
Mauro Xesteira
Las NavesManager of Col·lab: public accelerator for triple impact startups / Innovative Entrepreneurship Senior Officer at Valencia City Council through Las Naves Public Foundation / Lecturer: innovation and entrepreneurship
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.
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)
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