MASTER IN SPORTS ENTITIES MANAGEMENT

MASTER'S DEGREE IN SPORTS PROGRAM

The University Master’s Degree in Sports Management trains highly qualified professionals to lead, organize, and manage sports organizations and events in a global, dynamic, and increasingly competitive environment.


Become the leader capable of transforming the sports industry by driving innovation and excellence in management. Your career in sports management starts here.

HIGH LABOR DEMAND

The transport and logistics sector offers excellent employment opportunities.

OPEN ENROLLMENT 2026

INTAKES: JANUARY/ APRIL / SEPTEMBER

OFFICIAL PROGRAM

18 Months duration, completing the required professional training.

STUDENT VISA

With a student visa, you can combine your studies with a job: 30H/Week

“Official Certificate from the Ministry of Education and the Ministry of Labor of Spain & the University of Valencia.”

Become a leading professional in the sports industry!

Our Master’s in Sports Management combines language training, academic excellence, and strong career opportunities, preparing you to stand out in a global and competitive sports environment.


Boost your skills in the sports sector and develop the leadership needed to successfully manage and lead sports organizations and projects.

Academic Rigor

A solid and demanding education supported by the academic standards of UPV.

WORK PERMIT: 30H

With a student visa in Spain you can work with an employment contract, 30 hours/week

SPANISH LANGUAGE INCLUDED

Spanish Language Course included to improve your communication & open the doors to job opportunities.

Professional Projection

Access to career opportunities in top-level sports organizations and events.

INFORMATION ABOUT THIS PROGRAM

This University Master’s Degree in Sports Management has been designed to provide advanced and specialized training that equips students to lead and manage sports organizations, projects, and events with a strategic and professional vision.

Throughout the program, you will gain key knowledge in leadership and sports management, event organization, marketing and communication, as well as the legal framework of sport. In addition, you will develop an innovative perspective focused on digitalization, sustainability, and entrepreneurship—essential elements in the current evolution of the sports industry.

Module 1 – Spanish as a Foreign Language Course 

Taught by IHMGS, this module ensures that students achieve the necessary language proficiency to perform academically and professionally in Spain.

Over 600 hours (levels A1 and A2), students develop essential communication skills to actively participate in the master’s academic environment and in the international sports industry.

Module 2 – Official Master’s Degree in Sports Management 
This module forms the academic core of the program. Its goal is to train professionals capable of managing, organizing, and leading sports entities and events in a global, innovative, and sustainable context.

Main subjects:

  • Sports Business Management: strategic management, leadership, human resources, quality control, environmental sustainability, and sports safety.
  • Sports Law: legal framework of sports entities, civil liability, contracts, and data protection.
  • Sports Marketing and Communication: marketing plans, sponsorship, brand management, media relations, and social networks.
  • Organization and Management of Sports Events: event planning, volunteer management, protocol, and local and European sports structures.
  • Innovation, Digitalization and Entrepreneurship: business creation, project management, financial planning, CSR, and technological innovation in sports.

 

Module 3 – Professional Internships (Optional)
The program offers students the opportunity to complete internships in clubs, federations, or sports organizations, allowing them to apply their knowledge in real-world environments and enhance their employability within the sports industry.

✅ High Employability in a Global Industry
Sport is a constantly growing sector, offering professional opportunities at both national and international levels.

✅ Multidisciplinary Education
Combines business management, marketing, communication, law, leadership, and sports event organization.

✅ Access to Multiple Career Paths
Enables careers in clubs, federations, sports companies, agencies, events, sponsorship, sports marketing, and facility management.

✅ Practical, Industry-Oriented Approach
Learning based on real-world case studies, hands-on projects, and direct contact with the sports industry.

✅ Leadership and Decision-Making Development
Prepares students to take on positions of responsibility and manage teams, projects, and sports organizations.

✅ International Outlook
Sport is a global language, facilitating professional careers in different countries and multicultural environments.

✅ Innovation and Digitalization
Education aligned with new industry trends: technology, data, sustainability, and new business models.

✅ Professional Networking
Opportunities to build a network of contacts with professionals, companies, and institutions in the sports sector.

✅ Turning Passion into a Profession
Allows you to transform your interest in sport into a solid and specialized professional career.

Professional Versatility
The skills acquired are applicable to other sectors such as entertainment, events, and marketing.

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