UCAM Spanish Sports University, develops a Postgraduate Studies Program which aims to train its students in the field of Sports Management and give them a global vision of this sector in constant change and growth. It has the endorsement of the Spanish Olympic Committee for the development of the MBA in Sports Management, as well as public and private entities of relevance in the entire national territory.

Due to the great progress made in the sports sector in the last decade, the need to train professionals in all areas of the same is created. Sports management is one of the areas of knowledge to take into greater consideration, since it deals with managing effectively and efficiently each of the organizational and coordinating aspects of sport.

Objectives

On completion of the program you will be qualified to:

• Correctly and accurately interpret the law regarding sports by which both public and private sports organizations are governed.

• Manage quality processes and policies in sport organizations.

• Resource planning (human, organizational and financial) of sports institutions.

• Manage any type of sports facility in a sustainable manner.

• Organize sporting events at local, national and international levels.

• Create a communication plan for organizations and sports events.

• Research and teach sports management.

Student Profile

The Program for the MBA Sports Management, is aimed at both professionals who already have experience in the area of sport management who want to update their knowledge in a rapidly changing arena, as well as at people who wish to further their career in sports management and planning.

In order to be considered for UCAM’s MBA Sports Management, prospective students should fall into at least one of the following categories:

•  Professionals from the sporting sector (with proven relevant work experience).

• Elite or professional athletes.

• Successful graduates holding a Bachelor’s Degree (or higher), wishing to pursue a career in sports management.

Career Opportunities

The training obtained through the Masters program provides access to the job market in both the public and private sectors. A wide range of professional roles and profiles can be filled by graduates in sports management. The skills attained by the students prepare them for leadership positions as well as creating their own business plan as entrepreneurs.

On completion of the program you will be qualified to:

• Correctly and accurately interpret the law regarding sports by which both public and private sports organisations are governed.

• Manage quality processes and policies in sport organizations.

• Resource planning (human, organizational and financial) of sports institutions.

• Manage any type of sports facility in a sustainable manner.

• Organize sporting events at local, national and international levels.

• Create a communication plan for organizations and sports events.