The BBA in Sports Management in Barcelona (Bachelor of Business Administration) is designed to give students the skills and knowledge they need to compete in the sport industry and related businesses and organizations, by combining specialist teaching about the principles and practice of sport management with general training in management, business administration, strategy and research methods.
The Bachelor in Sports Management helps students to develop a deeper understanding of management, governance and regulatory issues within the business of sport. Students will regularly complete assignments and case studies on sports management, professional sport clubs and international sport event organization.
While studying for your BBA in Sports Management in Barcelona, you will learn about sport markets and industries, managing service quality in sport, economics of sport and leisure, management of talent, research methods for sport management, sport management theory and practice, financial management, marketing management, strategic management and more. BBA in Sports Management in Barcelona students will graduate with the competencies to succeed in Europe and around the world.
Students graduating from GBSB Global with a Bachelor of Business Administration degree, additionally obtain Level 4 and Level 5 ATHE Extended Diploma in Management, officially recognized by OFQUAL in the UK, which allows students to complete a top-up year in the leading UK universities and earn a double Bachelors’ degree.
DEGREE
Bachelor of Business Administration in Sports Management
Extended Diploma in Management awarded by ATHE (OFQUAL UK)
Second Bachelor’s Degree from the UK (An Optional Top-Up Year)*
*Top-up Degree Option at the following UK Universities: Northampton University, University of Derby, University of Worcester, University of Sunderland, Coventry University.
DURATION
3 years
Optional Top-up Year
LANGUAGES
English
LOCATION
Barcelona
ANNUAL INTAKES
OCT | JAN | APR
FORMAT
Full Time | Daytime
TUITION FEES
€9,900
per academic year
PROGRAM HIGHLIGHTS
Student Body
Representing More
than 70 Nationalities
Visiting Speakers
Include Experts
from Sport Businesses
Focus on Learning-by-doing
and Teamwork
Practical Visits to
Sport Industry Organizations
An Option to Study
Spanish Language
Multicultural Faculty with
Sport Management Experience
RANKINGS, ACCREDITATIONS & PARTNERSHIPS
Fully accredited by ASIC approved by Ofsted and an affiliate of ENQA
Member and Accredited by the European Council for Business Education
Accredited as ATHE (Awards for Training and Higher Education) centre, an awarding organization in the UK
The only higher education institution in Spain accredited by Microsoft as a leader in digital education
Ranked as a Leader in Business Education by Newsweek Magazine
WHAT YOU WILL LEARN
BE A LEADER:
Learn what it takes to be a global leader and sports manager with the unique skills required to manage talent, attract sponsors, and lead sport events by gaining a Bachelor in Sports Management in Barcelona.
FOSTER A WORLDWIDE PERSPECTIVE:
Gain the aptitude to easily navigate global markets, international and domestic business environment, and the complex legal sector in sport business in Europe and around the world.
MAKE A DIFFERENCE:
Graduate from a business school in Spain that offers an academic ecosystem that focuses on practicality, hands-on learning, and innovative teaching methods, where students gain a flexible mindset and embrace diversity as well as adopt a personal and professional responsibility towards society.
BUILD A GLOBAL NETWORK:
Gain a BBA in Sports Management in Barcelona, Spain and benefit from a diverse students body, international faculty, and GBSB Global’s professional associations and relationships across the globe.
GAIN THE TOOLS TO BE HIGHLY COMPETITIVE:
Obtain the hard skills like accounting, operations management, and financial analysis, in addition to developing the increasingly valuable soft skills like communication, people management, leadership, and organizational behavior that will make you more marketable in Europe and in other regions.
EMBRACE INNOVATIONS:
Foster skills in innovation and creativity and gain the capacity to enhance products and services customers need and want.
CAREER OPPORTUNITIES
Earn your BBA in Sports Management in Barcelona, Spain and gain competencies to work in sports industry. Take advantage of different career services GBSB Global Business School in Barcelona offers to its Bachelor students: from workshops on how to prepare a winning resume and on-campus company presentations to career consulting services.
STUDENT TESTIMONIALS
AIDAN MCKEVITT, USA
"I have obtained a higher level of social learning and cultural understanding that is unparalleled to any university I have attended before. This ethnic empathy will be an invaluable tool when I enter the international business field."
GBSB Global Alumnus, Class of 2017
SALEH ABDALLA, Egypt
"One of the main things I love about the school is that they provide us with practical knowledge that we will put to good use in the real world and not the stuff that you write down and forget about later."
GBSB Global Alumnus, Class of 2018
Previous
Next
Year 1 (60 ECTS)
Core Courses
Business Ethics
Business Environment
Communication Skills
Business Law
Marketing Principles & Practice
People in Organizations
Resource Management
Applying Promotional Techniques
Finance for Managers I
Spanish Language & Additional Workshops
Optional Spanish Language (A1)
Microsoft Office Certification Training
Year 2 (60 ECTS)
Core Courses
Business Organizations in a Global Context
People Management
Customer Relationship Management
Planning a New Business Venture
Managing Communication
Finance for Managers II
Research Project
Specialization Courses
BBA in Sports Management
Digital Marketing Strategy
Talent Management
Sports Analytics
Event Coordination & Sponsoring
Premium Brand Management
Sports Marketing
Year 3 (60 ECTS)
Core Courses
Accounting and Finance for Managers
Business Project
Social Responsibility of Business
The Political Economy of China
Strategic Human Resource Management
Strategic Management
International Money & Finance
Supply Chain Operations Management
BBA Thesis
The BBA Thesis allows students to reflect and integrate their learning over their three years of study, and create an original work in an area of their interest related to the major. The BBA thesis represents the student’s integration of theoretical constructs drawn from course work, application of theory and the mastery of academic skills.
GBSB Global Business School uses the quarter system where there are four 10 week study periods (or quarters) during the year. Students are expected to attend three quarters, but may attend all four quarters (including summer quarters) to graduate sooner. Summer quarters are available based on the number of students signed up.
STARTING DATES ACADEMIC YEAR 2019- 2020
Our flexible approach to education and unique curricular design allows new students to start their studies in the beginning of each academic quarter. The starting dates for new undergraduate and graduate students are the following:
BBA/MA/MSc Programs
Winter Quarter – January 7, 2019
Spring Quarter – April 1, 2019
Fall Quarter – September 26, 2019
Winter Quarter – January 10, 2020
Spring Quarter – April 13, 2020
WINTER QUARTER
January 2019 - March 2019
Orientation Day
January 7
WEEK 1
January 7 - 11
WEEK 2
January 14 - 18
WEEK 3
January 21 - 25
WEEK 4
Jan. 28 - Feb. 1
WEEK 5
February 4 - 8
WEEK 6
February 11 - 15
WEEK 7
February 18 - 22
WEEK 8
Feb. 25 - Mar. 1
WEEK 9
March 4 - 8
WEEK 10
March 11 - 15
WEEK 11
March 18 - 22
ACCA, MOS exams
March 21 - 27
SPRING QUARTER
April 2019 - June 2019
Orientation Day
April 1
WEEK 1
April 1 - 5
WEEK 2
April 8 - 12
Easter Break
April 14 - 22
WEEK 3
April 23 - 26
WEEK 4
Apr. 29 - May 3
WEEK 5
May 6 - 10
WEEK 6
May 13 - 17
WEEK 7
May 20 - 24
WEEK 8
May 27 - 31
WEEK 9
June 3 - 7
WEEK 10
June 10 - 14
WEEK 11
June 17 - 21
ACCA, MOS exams
June 19 - 26
FALL QUARTER
September 2019 - December 2019
Orientation Days
September 26-27
WEEK 1
Sept. 30 - Oct. 4
WEEK 2
October 7 - 11
WEEK 3
October 14 - 18
WEEK 4
October 21 - 25
WEEK 5
Oct. 28 - Nov. 1
WEEK 6
November 4 - 8
WEEK 7
November 11 - 15
WEEK 8
November 18 - 22
WEEK 9
November 25 - 29
WEEK 10
December 2 - 6
WEEK 11
December 9 - 13
Defense Week
December 16 - 20
WINTER QUARTER
January 2020 - March 2020
Orientation Day
January 10
WEEK 1
January 13 - 17
WEEK 2
January 20 - 24
WEEK 3
January 27 - 31
WEEK 4
February 3 - 7
WEEK 5
February 10 - 14
WEEK 6
February 17 - 21
WEEK 7
February 24 - 28
WEEK 8
March 2 - 6
WEEK 9
March 9 - 13
WEEK 10
March 16 - 20
WEEK 11
March 23 - 27
Defense Week
Mar. 30 - Apr. 3
Global Study Trip
March 27
SPRING QUARTER
April 2020 - June 2020
Orientation Days
April 13-14
WEEK 1
April 13 - 17
WEEK 2
April 20 - 24
WEEK 3
Apr. 27 - May 1
WEEK 4
May 4 - 8
WEEK 5
May 11 - 15
WEEK 6
May 18 - 22
WEEK 7
May 25 - 29
WEEK 8
June 1 - 5
WEEK 9
June 8 - 12
WEEK 10
June 15 - 19
WEEK 11
June 22 - 26
Defense Week
Jun 29 - Jul 3
SPRING HOLIDAYS 2019: March 23 - 31
EASTER BREAK 2019: April 14 - 22
SUMMER HOLIDAYS 2019: July - October 2019
GRADUATION CEREMONY 2019: June 27, 2019
Thesis/Final Master Project Defence (January 2019): (Week 3 of Winter term)
Thesis/Final Master Project Defence (April 2019): (Week 3 of Spring term)
Thesis/Final Master Project Defence (June 2019): (during last week of the month)
CHRISTMAS HOLIDAYS: Dec 21 – Jan 12
SPRING HOLIDAYS 2020: March 28 - April 12
SUMMER HOLIDAYS 2020: June 27 - September
GRADUATION CEREMONY 2020: July 2, 2020
Bank Holidays (Barcelona Campus)
April 2019: 19th: Friday of Eastern(Statewide), 22nd: Monday of Eastern(Autonomic)
May 2019: 1st: Day of workers(Statewide), 21st: Monday of Pentecostes(Local)
June 2019: 24th: Saint John(Autonomic)
August 2019: 15th: Virgin's ascension(Statewide)
September 2019: 11th: Diada(Autonomic), 24th: Virgen de la Merce(Local)
October 2019: 12th: Spain National Day(Statewide)
November 2019: 1st: Todos los Santos(Statewide)
December 2019: 6th: Day of the Constitution(Statewide), 8th: Inmaculada(Statewide), 25th: Christmas(Statewide), 26th: Saint Esteban(Autonomic)
January 2020: 1st: New Year(Statewide), 6th: Reyes(Statewide)
April 2020: 10th: Friday of Eastern(Statewide), 13th: Monday of Eastern(Autonomic)
May 2020: 1st: Day of workers(Statewide)
June 2020: 24th: Saint John(Autonomic)
August 2020: 15th: Virgin's ascension(Statewide)
REYNALD NAULLEAU
Academic Background
BBA, SKEMA Business School, France
MSc, Strategic Tourism Management, SKEMA Business School/European School of Management, France
Career Experience
CEO & Founder, ZGOAT, France
Area Manager, Golden Tulip Hospitality Group, France
Sales Manager, Louvre Hotels, France
ALBERT BELTRAN I CANGRÒS
Academic Background
PhD in Political Science, Pompeu Fabra University, Spain
BA, Political Science and Sociology, Autonomous University of Barcelona, Spain
Career Experience
Academic Coordinator of Postgraduate Degrees and MBA, EUNCET, Spain
Coordinator of Master Programs, ESERP, Spain
Professor, Open University of Catalonia, Spain
Professor, University Camilo Jose Cela, Spain
Professor, International University of Rioja, Spain
RITA RUEFF LOPES
Academic Background
Bachelor Degree, Psychology, ISCTE, Portugal
MA, Human Resources Management and Services, The University of Bolton, UK
PhD, HRM and Organizational behavior, ISCTE, Portugal
Career Experience
Founder, Refugees Aid Barcelona, Spain
Lecturing / Research projects / Master Thesis Coordination, ESADE Business School, Spain
Analyst of NGO Activities, SIGWATCH, Germany
Country Manager, Datamonitor, UK
MOISES ROJAS DONADA
Academic Background
BBA, Universitat Autonoma de Barcelona, Spain
MSc, Business Research, Universitat de Barcelona, Spain
Master Degree, Financial Management and Finance, Universitat de Barcelona, Spain
Career Experience
Accountant and Financial Consultor, Moises Rojas Gras, Spain
Associate Professor, Pompeu Fabra University, Spain
Associate Professor, CEA Study Abroad, Spain
Associate Professor, Universitat Politècnica de Catalunya, Spain
Manager, Caixa, Spain
Manager, BBVA, Spain
DAVID GAU
Academic Background
MBA, ESCP Business School, France
Bachelor, Engineering, National Polytechnic Institute of Grenoble, France
Career Experience
Transport, Logistics & Sustainable Mobility Director, Greenflex, Spain
Director of Business Development, Proconseil, France
Business Development – Smart Energy Management & Supply Chain, Solidar Energies, France
JORDI FERNANDEZ ROYO
Academic Background
BA, Business Economics, Polytechnic University of Catalonia, Spain
BA, Business Economics, ESADE Business School, Spain
Postgraduate Degree, Digital Marketing, Ramon Llull University, Spain
MBA, Marketing, ESADE Business School, Spain
PhD, Management Sciences in Corporate Marketing and Corporate Strategy, Ramon Llull University, Spain
Career Experience
Deputy Director of Strategic Marketing, Schneider Electric, France
Coordinator of Marketing, EUNCET Business School, Spain
Consulting Partner, Marketing Consulting Agency, Spain
XAVIER AROLA PÉREZ
Academic Background
Bachelor Degree, Economics, Universitat Pompeu Fabra, Spain
Master Degree, Finance and Banking, Universitat Pompeu Fabra, Spain
Master Degree, Economics and International Finance, Universitat De Barcelona, Spain
PhD, IESE, Spain
Career Experience
CEO and Partner, El Cep i La Nansa Edicions, SL., Spain
CEO, the Catalan Heritage Agency (Departament of Culture – Government of Catalunya), Spain
CEO, Equipaments I Edificis De Catalunya, SA. (EECAT), Spain
Senior Consultant, Cultural & Green and Energy Efficiency Investments Consultancy, Spain
Financial Analyst, Institut Català de Finances, Spain
AMJAD ALI KHAN
Academic Background
PGCE in Business & Economics Education, University of London, UK
Qualified as a Stockbroker for the London Stock Exchange
MSc, Economic History, London School of Economics, UK
BA (Hons), Business Economics, Kingston University, UK
Career Experience
Private Client Equity Analyst, Stockbroker, Hythe Securities, UK
Business Development Executive, Openmobile, UK
Economic Research Assistant, Focus Economic Research, UK
TO BE QUALIFIED FOR ADMISSION TO BBA IN SPORTS MANAGEMENT IN BARCELONA, YOU MUST:
The entry profile should include one of the following:
- A GCE Advanced level profile with achievement in 2 or more subjects supported by 5 or more GCSEs at grades C and above
- Other related level 3 subjects
- Other equivalent international qualifications (high school diploma)
Have a high level of English language
Complete all required forms for admission and submit all required documents
Tuition Fee for the Program (60 ECTS credits)
9,900 EUR
Tuition Fee per Quarter (20 ECTS credits)
3,300 EUR
Tuition Fee per Academic Credit (1 ECTS credit)
165 EUR
(Visiting students)
Payment Conditions:
Minimum Advanced Tuition Payment (EU Students)
4,950 EUR
Due at the time of program acceptance
Minimum Advanced Tuition Payment (Non-EU Students)
4,950 EUR
Due at the time of program acceptance and a requirement to send visa documents
The remaining Tuition Fees are due the first Friday (Week 1) of the program.
Bachelor´s Program Duration: 9 Quarters = 3 Academic Years
A discount may be applied if the student choses to pay
the full amount at the time of program acceptance.
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If payments are not paid by the deadlines, a penalty fee of 5% of the remaining tuition amount will be charged.
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Payment are accepted by bank transfer or PayPal (commission charges apply).
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Program fees do not include accommodation, flights, insurance or program materials.
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Students who wish to participate in Global Study Trips may do so by paying additional fees.
