Program Overview

Master in Sports Management in Barcelona

Program Overview

The Master in Sports Management in Barcelona is a one-year program designed to equip students with the skills and knowledge necessary to succeed in the dynamic world of sports business. Based in Barcelona, a global hub for sports innovation, this program offers a unique blend of business acumen and sports expertise.

Key Information

• Duration: 1 year
• Languages: English
• Location: Barcelona
• Annual Intakes: October, January, April
• Format: Morning & Afternoon Schedule
• Tuition Fee: €15,900

Program Highlights

• Officially Accredited Degree: Graduate with a recognized and accredited Master’s degree, ensuring credibility and enhanced career prospects within the global sports industry.
• United States Sports Academy: Earn an additional certificate from the prestigious USSA to enhance your credentials and career opportunities wherever you go.
• Industry and Company Visits: Visit top organizations such as FC Valencia, Real Betis, and Camp Nou to gain hands-on insight into the complex business landscape.
• Broad Business Focus: Gain expertise in sports marketing, event management, and facility operations to prepare you for a variety of leadership roles.
• Hands-on Learning & Accelerated Career Opportunities: Join our graduates in leading sports organizations worldwide, including FIFA, UEFA, etc.

Program Structure

• Sports Business Management and Strategy (6 ECTS)
  • Business Functions Applied to Sports
  • Sports Finance
  • Sports Operations
  • Sports Law
  • Human Resources, Leadership and Organisation in Sports
  • High-Performance Sport and Management of Athletes
• Operations Management (6 ECTS)
• Finance for Management (8 ECTS)
• Global Sports Business and Industry (6 ECTS)
  • International Sports Environment
  • The Practice and the Future in International Sports
  • Sports Economics
  • The Governance in International Sport
  • Ethics and Integrity in the Global Sports Industry
• Effective Teamwork and Project Management (6 ECTS)
• Talent Development and Management (6 ECTS)
  • Talent Management as a Specific Function of People Management
  • The Phenomenon of the “War for Talent”
  • Approaches to Talent Acquisition
  • Life Cycle of Talent Management
  • An Effective Talent Development Program
• Strategic Marketing (6 ECTS)
• Sports Marketing, Promotion, and Event Management (6 ECTS)
  • Sport Markets Environment
  • Sport Marketing Planning
  • Contemporary Challenges in Sports Marketing
  • Conceptualizing and Developing a Sport Event
• Digital Transformation, Innovation and Technology (6 ECTS)
• Economics and Geopolitics (6 ECTS) (Online)
• Strategic Management and Analytics (8 ECTS) (Online)
  • Principles of Behavioral Economics
  • Geopolitics and Geo-economics Methodologies
  • Causes of Globalization
  • Strategic Management, Planning and Structure
  • Strategic Approaches to Analyzing the Position of an Organization
  • Data and Strategy
• Final Project (Capstone)

Qualification

• Higher Education Program: Postgraduate Diploma in Sports Management
• Accreditation Status: An officially recognized and state-accredited qualification awarded by GBSB Global Business School, licensed as Higher Education Institution by MFHEA (License number: ) and accredited by the Government of Catalonia’s Department of Education (Centre Number: )
• MQF/EQF Level: MFHEA deems this qualification to be at Level 7 of the Malta Qualifications Framework and the European Qualifications Framework for Lifelong Learning
• Number of ECTS Credits: A minimum of 62 ECTS
• Master of Science (MSc) in Management (Sports Management) (90 ECTS, EQF/MQF Level 7), an officially recognized and state-accredited qualification awarded by GBSB Global Business School in Malta, licensed as Higher Education Institution by MFHEA (License number: )

Admissions Information

• Eligibility: Have a Bachelor’s degree (or equivalent) or higher; be in the process of completing your Bachelor’s degree (or equivalent), or have a high level of relevant work experience.
• English Proficiency: Demonstrate proficiency in the English language.
• Required Documents: Complete all required admissions forms and submit all required documentation.

Tuition Fees

• Total Fee for the Program: €15,900
• Special Offers and Scholarships: Available for early applicants and winners of scholarship competitions.