The Bachelor of Business Administration and Digital Innovation in Sports Management in Madrid provides students with knowledge and skills needed to successfully work in the sport business and the sport industry in general. This Bachelor program includes training on the fundamentals and theory of sport management as well as deep knowledge in the area of business management, administration, finance, marketing, and global strategy.
The Bachelor of Sports Management in Madrid aims at developing a thorough understanding of business administration, regulations and legal aspects within the sports industry. Bachelor of Sports Management students will do practical case studies and assignments on sports management, professional sport organizations and clubs and event management in sports.
Students who study for the Business Bachelor of Sports Management in Madrid, will be introduced to sport industries and markets, quality assurance in sports, economics of leisure and sports, talent management, sport management practice and theory, research approaches in sport management, finance and accounting, marketing, business strategy and more. The participants of the Bachelor of Sports Management in Madrid will finish the program with the skills to become successful in Europe and other regions of the world.
Students graduating from GBSB Global with a Bachelor of Business Administration and Digital Innovation 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 and Digital Innovation 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: University of Northampton, University of Derby, University of Worcester, University of Sunderland, Coventry University.

DURATION
3 years
Optional Top-up Year

LANGUAGES
English

LOCATION
Madrid

ANNUAL INTAKES
OCT | JAN | APR

FORMAT
Full Time | Daytime
Admission for the academic year 2021-2022 for all intakes is currently closed.
Want to study at GBSB Global? Learn more about our admission procedure in Barcelona
PROGRAM HIGHLIGHTS

Students from More
than 70 Different Countries

Meetings with Guest Speakers
from Sports Industry

Emphasis on Teambuilding
and Learning-by-doing

Organized Visits to
Businesses and Organizations
from Sports Industry

Study Spanish Language
as Part of Your
Bachelor of Sports Management

International Faculty
with Experience
in Sports Management
RANKINGS, ACCREDITATIONS & PARTNERSHIPS
Accredited by the Accreditation Council for Business Schools and Programs (ACBSP)

Accredited as ATHE (Awards for Training and Higher Education) centre, an awarding organization in the UK

Awarded as a Four Stars Business School by QS Ranking System

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

IMPROVE YOUR LEADERSHIP ABILITIES:
Lead projects and teams with confidence and become a successful sports industry professional with knowledge and capabilities needed to take on leadership roles, manage international sport events and attract sponsorships by studying for a Bachelor of Sports Management in Madrid.

BECOME INTERNATIONAL:
Bachelor of Sports Management in Madrid provides students with an understanding of globalization, internationalization and multicultural approaches in business. Gain abilities to navigate with ease international markets, the complex government and legal issues in sports industry in Europe and other regions around the world.

BE DIFFERENT:
Study in a business school in Spain that encourages an ecosystem with the focus on practical knowledge, latest sports industry case studies, and innovative teaching and learning methods, where Bachelor students improve their innovative capabilities and learn to work in diverse teams.

BUILD A PROFESSIONAL NETWORK:
Earn a Business Bachelor of Sports Management in Madrid and take advantage of GBSB Global Business School’s professional connections across the globe.

GET PREPARED FOR YOUR FUTURE CAREER:
The Bachelor of Sports Management in Madrid will provide you with the knowledge and skills like marleting, accounting, business strategy, operations and project management; additionally you will have a chance to develop the highly valued skills like negotiations, presentation, people management, communication, and leadership that will make you more competitive on job markets in Europe and other world regions.

BENEFIT FROM STUDYING IN A MICROSOFT SHOWCASE SCHOOL:
Studying at a Microsoft Showcase School gives advantages to our students. Students can access various tools and applications included in Office 365 for Education suit for free as well as to have a free of charge upgrade to Windows 10 and storage space of 1TB.
CAREER OPPORTUNITIES
Study for your Bachelor of Sports Management in Madrid, Spain and obtain the competencies needed in sports industry. Learn about different career assessment services GBSB Global Business School in Madrid offers to its Bachelor students: from practical workshops on how to prepare for an interview to visits to job fairs and online webinars with sports industry experts.
STUDENT TESTIMONIALS
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
Bachelor of 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
Bachelor Thesis
The Bachelor 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 BA thesis represents the student’s integration of theoretical constructs drawn from course work, application of theory and the mastery of academic skills.
REYNALD NAULLEAU
Academic Background
BA, 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
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
BA, 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
BERTIL HUGER
Academic Background
MSc, European Governance and Public Administration, ENA, France
Bachelor, Business Administration, ESADE, Spain
Career Experience
Head of Business Development, Real Estate Project, India
Marketing and Sales Director, ASMP/KUMZ, Switzerland
Director of Industrial Implementation & Material Sourcing, Airbus, Russia
Executive Assistant to the Head of Manufacturing, Airbus, 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
CARLES REVILLA
Academic Background
Bachelor Degree, International Trade, Universitat Pompeu Fabra, Spain
Bachelor Degree, Economics and Business, Universitat Pompeu Fabra, Spain
Master Degree, International Business and Marketing, Johannes Kepler Universitat Linz, Spain
Career Experience
Digital Strategist, Freelance, Spain
International Digital Marketing Manager, ACC1O, Spain
Export Manager of European Markets, Delta, Spain
GURSEL ILIPINAR
Academic Background
BSc, Economics, University of Istanbul, Turkey
Master Degree, Marketing and Information Technology, Georgia State University of Atlanta, USA
Master Degree, Research Management in Design & Innovation Management, ESADE Business School, Spain
Executive Education Certificate, Design Thinking, Art Center College of Design, USA
PhD, Management, ESADE Business School, Spain
Career Experience
Head of Catalyzer for Innovation, Design, Entrepreneurship & Research, Binus University International, Indonesia
Product Manager, AT&T Telecom, USA
Central America Technology Operations Manager, BellSouth Latin America, USA
Coordinator of Master of Design Management, Instituto Europeo di Design, Italy
PostDoc Researcher in Design and Entrepreneurship, Copenhagen Business School, Denmark
TO BE QUALIFIED FOR ADMISSION TO BACHELOR OF SPORTS MANAGEMENT IN MADRID, 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
On Campus
Online
Application Fee
100 EUR
100 EUR
Registration Fee (Paid Annually for Every Academic Year of the Program)
200 EUR
200 EUR
Administrative Fee (Paid Annually for Every Academic Year of the Program)
950 EUR
950 EUR
Tuition Fee for One Academic Year (60 ECTS Credits)
8,750 EUR
5,750 EUR
All tuition fees are the same for EU and non-EU students.
Tuition fees for visiting students: 165 EUR per 1 ECTS credit or 2,917 EUR per Quarter (20 ECTS credits).
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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Payments are accepted online or by bank transfers (commission charges may 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.