Master in Sports Management in Barcelona

Gain A Comprehensive Understanding Of The Business Principles Needed To Manage A Sports Business

Operations Management (6 ECTS)
Finance for Management (8 ECTS)

Develop A Comprehensive Management Approach And Strategy For A Sports Business

Sports Business Management and Strategy (6 ECTS)

Explore The Realm Of The Sports Industry

Global Sports Business and Industry (6 ECTS)

Acquire Skills In Talent Scouting And Managing A Sports Team

Effective Teamwork and Project Management (6 ECTS)
Talent Development and Management (6 ECTS)

Attain Recognition And Effectively Promote A Sports Enterprise

Strategic Marketing (6 ECTS)
Sports Marketing, Promotion, and Event Management (6 ECTS)

Revolutionise Perspectives In Sports Management By Introducing Innovation And Utilizing Digital Technology In Your Career

Digital Transformation, Innovation and Technology (6 ECTS)

Demonstrate Your Managerial And Organizational Expertise In Sports Management With A Multidimensional Final Project

Final Project (Capstone)

The culmination of the Master's in Sports Management program is the Final Capstone Project. This dynamic and challenging project assesses all the skills and knowledge acquired throughout the program. Students are required to identify a realistic situation within their area of expertise that requires a practical, reasonable, and valid solution. Developing relevant solutions calls for creativity and innovation, and requires applying smart proficiency to theoretical or practical models.

Students often present interactive, practical, intuitive, and realistic solutions that can be applied in real-world professional settings, as well as future research and study.

Achieve Your Master’S In Sports Management And Get Ready To Tackle The Global Sports Industry Equipped With Essential Skills And Knowledge On Strategic Management And The International Economy

Economics and Geopolitics (6 ECTS) (Online)
Strategic Management and Analytics (8 ECTS) (Online)

Knowledge:

1. Has a comprehensive and critical understanding of the principal current research issues in the specialization area;
2. Possesses multi-disciplinary theoretical and practical knowledge of management within the domain of the specialization area;
3. Identifies and evaluates theoretical approaches necessary for planning and decision-making in the specialization area. These include ideas that support the modeling and management of the decisions;
4. Has relevant knowledge of organizations, and their role in pursuing sustainable business in the context in which they operate and how they are managed in compliance with codes of ethics and Corporate Social Responsibility;
5. Has a critical understanding of business continuity management including knowledge of possible risks and regulatory environment that can impact business operations;
6. Identifies and evaluates key issues related to administering the human elements when managing projects such as teamwork, communication, motivation, and diversity;
7. Has comprehensive knowledge about methods to manage innovation processes and digital technologies that are in demand, and implications of digital technologies for individuals and societies.

Skills:

1. Demonstrates capability in using knowledge and skills of the specialization area to make decisions adapt to the fast-changing business environment and to efficiently manage people and projects within the specialization area in order to adopt to fast-changing business environment;
2. Possesses specialized problem-solving skills in the specialization area required to develop new knowledge and procedures to solve practical problems;
3. Develops new skills in response to emerging knowledge and techniques in the domain of the specialization area including digital skills and use of modern technologies;
4. Demonstrates capability in using knowledge and skills of management to conduct research within a specific industry or functional area of personal professional interest, taking into account the need for synthesis, setting objectives, methodological process and application of strategies;
5. Develops an ability to identify and assess risks relating to the business, digital and financial environment and to design strategies to mitigate specific managerial risks within a specific industry or functional area of personal professional interest;
6. Monitors and maintains compliance with appropriate business regulations and formulates practical responses to the legal and external environment challenges associated with operating a business within a specific industry or functional area of personal professional interest;
7. Demonstrates capability in using data referring to business analytics to better forecast and execute business strategies and operations;
8. Demonstrates specialized knowledge of management that includes reflecting on social and ethical responsibilities linked to the execution of the managerial function;
9. Demonstrates capability in using knowledge and skills of management to conduct research within a specific industry or functional area of personal professional interest, taking into account the need for synthesis, setting objectives, methodological process and application of strategies.

Competencies:

1. Demonstrates autonomy in the direction of personal development and lifelong learning applicable to the business environment;
2. Manages and transforms work or study contexts in the field of specialization that are complex and unpredictable and require new strategic approaches;
3. Has the learning skills to allow continuation to study specialization area in a manner that may be largely self-directed or autonomous;
4. Creates a research-based diagnosis to problems in management by integrating knowledge from new or interdisciplinary fields chosen as an elective option in the graduate program and makes judgments with incomplete or limited information;
5. Engages in critical analysis in the area of specialization and demonstrates independent thought, evaluation and problem-solving underpinned by evidence-based arguments;
6. Takes responsibility for contributing to professional knowledge in a specific industry/functional area of personal professional interest by identifying an existing business problem and by conducting original research.

Sports Organization And Management:

The Sports Management Master program in Barcelona offers a comprehensive curriculum in Sports Organization and Management, where you can develop skills in management principles, legal compliance, marketing, ethics, and leadership theories for various sports organizations.

Strategic Sports Business Management:

Additionally, the program covers Strategic Sports Business Management, where you can explore the principles of managing a sports organization, including financial and accounting expertise for overseeing multiple departments.

Sports Marketing:

The program also includes an in-depth study of Sports Marketing, which covers the sports marketing mix, market research, strategy, segmentation, branding, sponsorships, licensing, venue and event management, global sports marketing, and public relations.

International Sports Management:

Furthermore, the program enables you to hone your cultural empathy, understanding, and communication skills by offering an International Sports Management track that allows you to work effectively with professionals from around the world.

Sports Event Management:

The Sports Management Master program offers an opportunity to specialize in event planning for corporate, non-profit, and hospitality industries, as well as sports and entertainment marketing, tournament management, concert, and event production, among other areas of sports management.