Online Master in Sports Management
Earn an Additional Certificate from the United States Sports AcademyEarn a globally recognized degree with GBSB Global’s Online Master in Sports Management, tailored for the next generation of sports business leaders. This flexible program offers the opportunity to study from anywhere in the world, empowering you to balance professional and personal commitments while expanding your expertise. Dive deep into the complexities of sports business, including operational strategies, financial management, and advanced strategic decision-making, with a focus on sports law, governance, and compliance. Explore the evolving landscape of high-performance athlete management, talent scouting, and digital transformation in sports marketing. Learn to design and implement high-impact strategies that drive engagement, enhance brand value, and transform sports organizations. With a curriculum grounded in real-world industry insights, immersive case studies, and a culminating final project, you will acquire the practical skills necessary to navigate the multifaceted challenges of the global sports industry and elevate your career beyond traditional on-field roles.
Study alongside sports enthusiasts and professional athletes across four campuses, while earning an additional Certificate from the United States Sports Academy (USSA). This opportunity not only enhances your professional network but also fosters peer learning, allowing you to gain valuable insights and perspectives from both industry professionals and fellow students, using real-life case-studies and business scenarios.
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Program Highlights
Why study Online Master in Sports Management?
State Accredited Degree
Graduate with an official postraguate diploma awarded by the Malta Further & Higher Education Authority
United States Sports Academy
Earn an additional certificate from the prestigious USSA to boost your qualifications and career opportunities overseas.
Industry-Relevant Company Visits
Visit top organizations like FC Valencia, Real Betis, and Camp Nou, gaining practical insights into the complex business landscape.
Extensive Business Focus
Gain expertise in sports marketing, event management, and facility operations, preparing you for diverse leadership roles.
Hands-On Learning & Facilitated Career Opportunities
Join our graduates across leading sports organizations worldwide, including FIFA, UEFA etc.
Our Accreditations, Rankings & Global Recognitions
Discover the certifications and achievements that set our GBSB Global Business School apart, ensuring the highest standards in business education.
Program Structure
Acquire Business Fundamentals 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
Strategic Management and Analytics (8 ECTS)
Economics and Geopolitics (6 ECTS)
Sports Business Management and Strategy (6 ECTS)
- Modelling the Strategic Planning Process
- Addressing Business, Cultural, Governance and Political Business Issues
- Principles of Behavioral Economics
- Geopolitics and Geo-economics Methodologies
- 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
Delve into the World of the Sports Industry
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
Learn to Seek Talent in Sports and Effectively Lead a Team
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
Gain Recognition and Successfully Promote a Sports Business
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
Transform Perspectives by Innovating and Using Digital Technology in Your Sports Management Career
Digital Transformation, Innovation and Technology (6 ECTS)
Demonstrate Your Managerial and Organizational Expertise in Sports Management with a Multidimensional Final Project
Final Project (20 ECTS)
A Final Project (Capstone) is a multifaceted assignment that serves as a culminating academic and intellectual experience for Master students. Students take what they have learned throughout the course of their Master’s program and apply it to examine a specific idea/problem within their area of specialization. A Final Project involves the identification of an existing problem in a real-world setting and the application of learned skills and methods to develop a solution that addresses the problem directly. There are several options among which students can choose for developing their Final Project: either it may be geared toward research or may be more oriented toward problem-solving. Solutions offered by students are usually interactive and realistic, meaning they can be implemented and used either in professional life or in further research and study.
Qualification
Higher Education Program: Master of Science (MSc) in Management (Sports Management)
Accreditation Status: An officially recognized qualification awarded by GBSB Global Business School, licensed as Higher Education Institution by the Malta Further & Higher Education Authority (License number: 2020-012).
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: 90 ECTS
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Admissions Information
To be qualified for admission to the Online Master in Sports Management, you must:
- Have earned a Bachelor’s degree (or equivalent) or higher;
be in the process of finalizing your Bachelor’s degree (or equivalent),
or demonstrate a high level of relevant professional experience - Proof of Proficiency in the English Language
- Complete all required forms for admission and submit all required documents
Provide Proof of Proficiency in the English Language
- English as a native language;
- TOEFL – Minimum score: 213 (computer based), 79/93 (internet based), or 550 (paper based);
- IELTS – Minimum score: 6.5;
- Cambridge ESOL, Certificate in Advanced English (CAE) – Minimum score: C1;
- English as the language of instruction during previous studies in the formal educational system;
- Internal English level testing at GBSB Global.
Submit all necessary admission forms and documents
- Contact the Admissions Office by filling out an online request form or by speaking with an agency representative
- An admissions officer will schedule an interview with you
- Send the documentation required by the chosen Program
- Enroll and confirm your place
Tuition Fee
The Total Fee for the Program – €10 900. The fee includes application, enrolment and administrative fees.
Special offers and scholarships are available for early birds applicants and winners of scholarship competitions.
Apply for this course
Apply for Master program and gain essential skills for global business success. Take the next step towards a rewarding career, start your application today!
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