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Master in Sports Management
Immerse yourself in the dynamic realm of sports management with our comprehensive Master in Sports Management programme, meticulously designed to fuel your passion and advance your sports career. This programme covers everything from elite athlete management to cutting-edge event coordination, allowing you to explore emerging trends and master critical marketing and financial strategies tailored specifically for the sports industry.
Our Master in Sports Management offers immersive learning experiences, real-world industry engagement, and hands-on projects that are essential for developing the skills and knowledge needed to excel. You will engage in practical projects that mirror real-world sports management scenarios, providing you with the opportunity to apply your theoretical knowledge in practical settings.
Whether you’re aiming to manage professional sports teams, coordinate major sporting events, or lead innovative sports marketing campaigns, our Master in Sports Management will equip you with the tools and insights necessary to succeed.
Master in Sports Management Features
Our Sports Management programme prepares you with essential skills and knowledge for success in the dynamic sports industry and includes the following components essential for becoming an industry expert.
11 Specialised Modules
Studying specialised modules in Sports Management empowers you to acquire a broad spectrum of skills and knowledge essential for Sports business. This entails fostering accountability and self-reliance, gaining cutting-edge specialised sports expertise, staying informed about critical issues relevant to sports, and adeptly resolving complex challenges. Furthermore, you develop the ability to adapt to novel situations and make proficient contributions to the Sports industry.
Specialised Modules within the Sports Management programme include:
Professional Development
This course is designed to integrate academic learning with real-world business experience through a 3-month internship. You will develop practical skills, understand workplace dynamics, and learn to communicate your experiences professionally. The course emphasises reflective practice, professional reporting, and personal and career development.
Agile Methodology
Agile constitutes a set of principles and practices designed to assist teams in producing better products, faster. It places emphasis on communication, collaboration, and accountability within software development. In our workshops, you will be taught how to apply Agile principles to any business organisation. You will learn to build effective cross-functional teams, prioritise work effectively, and manage projects without losing sight of what matters most: results!
Upon successful completion of this course, students will receive the Certification ICP – MKG from ICAgile.
Capstone Project & Elective Modules
With the Capstone Project, you’re not just learning how to solve problems and think critically. You’re also learning how to apply those skills in real-world settings. The capstone project is a multi-faceted assignment that replaces the Master’s thesis and serves as a culminating academic and intellectual experience. As part of your assessment, you will be encouraged to think critically, solve challenging problems, and develop skills to prepare you for contemporary business.
With elective modules, you can choose from over 40 courses that will help you learn new skills—whether that’s in a field related to your specialisation or not. You’ll have the flexibility to tailor your education to what’s most relevant for your career.
Impact Labs
The Impact Lab modules empower you with practical skills essential for your professional journey. Through hands-on experiences, workshops and seminars, you will enhance expression, writing, design, creativity, and technological proficiency, including AI tools. Learning walks and field visits offer direct interaction with Sport industry professionals, providing insights into practices and trends. This approach not only deepens understanding but also fosters career skills like navigating professional environments and building connections, ensuring you are well-prepared for their chosen fields.
Sustainability and Social Impact
The Sustainability and Social Impact Module will inspire you to lead organisations in making a lasting social and environmental impact on a global scale. Through a project-based approach and field visits, you will learn how to lead sustainability projects and connect with organisations and leaders in Barcelona committed to CSR programs.
In these workshops, you have the opportunity to apply their knowledge through project-based learning, collaborating on initiatives with ESEI and other organisations such as Tree Nation and BCorp to promote more sustainable businesses.
Career Coaching
Our Career Coaching sessions prepare you for your next career progression in the world of Sports. With the guidance of our coaches, you will refine your personal brand to distinguish yourself in the competitive job market. Additionally, you will receive advice on addressing common career hurdles and crafting a personal roadmap to elevate your career to the next level.
Thesis Final Project
The thesis final project serves as a culmination of learned skills and an opportunity to explore an area relevant to future careers in Sports. It emphasises critical thinking, negotiation, planning, implementation, social skills, presentation skills, finance and budgeting, creativity, research, and data analysis.
You can choose from options including an academic research paper contributing to the literature, a business plan aimed at attracting investment, or a marketing plan. The project must demonstrate understanding of current issues faced by the company and industry, emerging trends, technology’s impact, and competitor behaviour.
The project must be between 6,000 to 10,000 words.
Degree Pathways
Our Sports Management programme offers various degree options tailored to your career goals, from an ESEI private degree to an officially accredited programme with Collège de Paris, each with varying ECTS credits.
Degree Pathways
Our Sports Management programme offers degree options tailored to your career goals, from an ESEI private degree to an officially accredited programme with Collège de Paris, each with varying ECTS credits.
Accredited by College de Paris
The Master in Sports Management Programme is fully accredited by Keyce Academy – Collège de Paris. Students who choose the College de Paris option will receive an official French degree, registered in the National Directory of Professional Certifications of France Compétence.
Our International Business Faculty
Learn from the best sports business minds in the world. Our faculty consists of experienced sports management professionals and business experts with real insight and a wealth of knowledge to pass on to you. We are dedicated to delivering innovative, relevant, and timely programmes that put you ahead of the game.
Oscar Perez
Head of Innovation & Development | Major Sport Events PMO & Senior Consultant
Josep M. Monti
CEO & Founder of Barcelona Rugby
Pol Busquets Mas
Lawyer at FILS Legal
Julia Roca Valverde
Event Manager and Ticketing strategist at JRoca Eventos
Antoine Delmas
Co-Founder @ 7Flower
Iván Justel
Head of Sports Communications & Social Media at MEDIAPRO
Why Study a Master in Sports Management degree at ESEI?
Are you dreaming of turning your passion for sports into an actual professional career?
The sports industry moves masses and millions, and there has never been a better opportunity to secure a professional role within the industry. At ESEI, we have the Best Master in Sports Management to get you started on your journey to making a living of your dream.
Our Sports Management programme gives you the tools to develop your own management style in order to secure a job in the fast-paced world of sports. This Master is designed for people looking for practical hands-on experience working in the sector. We will teach you all the skills necessary to be able to excel in this exciting and competitive industry.
At ESEI, you will increase your career potential and personal brand by demonstrating:
World-Class Education
Received from ESEI International Business School and our pool of top Sport management professionals.
International Exposure
By being immersed in ESEI’s multicultural community of students and faculty. Over 115 countries have been represented at ESEI since its founding in 1989!
Practical Sports Business and Management Skills
Received through ESEI’s commitment to project-based learning assessment approach.
Strong Professional Network
Developed through networking opportunities with top business executives you will meet during your Master programme.
Field Visits
The field visits are thoughtfully designed to provide students with firsthand exposure to the realities of their respective industries.
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