MBA in Sports Management
DURATION
9 Months
LANGUAGES
English, Spanish
PACE
Full time
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STUDY FORMAT
Distance Learning, On-Campus
Introduction
The MBA in Sport Business Management is a 9-month programme offered by Real Madrid Graduate School Universidad Europea that will equip you with the skills and knowledge needed to be a leader within the sports sector. The MBA in Sport, ranked one of the top 10 in the world in the SportBusiness Postgraduate Rankings, is designed to give you a broad base, and covers areas such as economics, managerial skills, and marketing and communication. It is one of the most unique sports management courses in the world as you will have access to directors and staff at Real Madrid CF, one of the most recognisable and successfully run sports entities across the globe.
Why study this Master in Sports Management?
Take advantage of the opportunity to study a programme with a clear professional and international focus that shall allow you to acquire all the knowledge and tools necessary to succeed in the sports industry.
- Academic quality
- Professional orientation & international networking
- Exclusive international teaching staff
- Live the Real Madrid experience
- A prestigious school
Ideal Students
Graduates who wish to focus their professional career on sports management, professionals from the sports industry who want to update their knowledge, professionals from other fields who would like to enter the world of sport or professional athletes who aspire to continue in the sector as managers, post athletic retirement.
Curriculum
The international character of this programme allows students and professionals in the sports industry to acquire a broad perspective of all existing models of sports management, even beyond the Spanish borders, thanks to the participation of top international professionals. This educational commitment exponentially strengthens the sphere of influence and the professional possibilities of our students.
This MBA consists of ten business management modules, followed by an interdisciplinary module on management skills. The programme contains a specialised sports segment and focuses on the marketing, direction and management of sports facilities.
Students shall be familiarised with the places in the city where Real Madrid is present—facilities, sports venues, organisation and management institutions, etc.—as well as the Real Madrid Foundation. They shall also have first-hand experience with the other facilities and management models via visits to: Santiago Bernabéu Stadium, Ciudad Deportiva del Real Madrid—Real Madrid’s training facilities—Ciudad del Fútbol de la RFEF, Caja Mágica—Madrid Open’s tennis facilities—and other leisure and entertainment spaces ran by public and private entities.
Students shall have the chance to travel to New York with other students from the Real Madrid Graduate School. This trip includes visits to major league organisations such as the NBA, MLS and NHL, major sports venues such as Metlife Stadium and marketing companies such as Octagon. This is one of the best experiences a student studying Sports Management can have, from both a management and operational point of view, as this form of practical learning allows them to put learning into practice.
Admissions
Career Opportunities
All our students benefit from unique opportunities including the completion of a training period by way of a professional internship at a top level sports entity. In addition, our students collaborate in the organisation of live sporting events throughout the master, from the internationally known Madrid Mutua Open (ATP-WTA) to regional events such as triathlons and other sports.
Through this master’s you shall learn through a practical methodology by working on real projects and being in direct contact with the sports industry. Thus, you shall acquire all the skills and tools necessary to succeed professionally. Some of the most relevant opportunities for your sports management career:
- Clubs
- Federations
- Athlete representation
- Sports entertainment
- Multi-sport events
- Innternational sports business development
- Sports and exercise services (sport for all)
- Sports academies
- Fitness/wellness chains
- Sports equipment multinationals
- Sports infrastructure multinationals
- Multinationals which invest in sports sponsorship