Sports Management Schools and Programs in Spain

UIBS / Madrid Business School

The Bachelor of Arts in Sports Management is an undergraduate program that equips students for the business aspect of the sports industry. Some of the topics students should expect to learn include leadership skills, economic principals, public relations and mass and media communications. Graduates of this program are prepared for positions like sports agents, athletic directors, account managers for sports corporations, and consultants.

EU Business School Barcelona

The Bachelor of Arts in Sports Management is loaded with business, administrative and entrepreneurial studies, and most importantly, sports management theory as well as case studies for students to go to work in the multibillion dollar sports industry. Some of the courses included are: Public & Media Relations in Sport, Sports Broadcasting and Sports Career Development. Graduates can find work in: Professional Team Management, Marketing and Promotions Management, community Management and Corporate Sponsorship.

EU Business School Barcelona

The MBA in Sports Management is for students interested in taking part in a multibillion dollar industry with a rapid expansion across many parts of the world. The program teaches management skills in sports advertising, sports marketing and management, and media relations. Some courses included are: Sports Sponsorship, Sports Marketing Management and Crafting Unique Sports Event. Graduates have the opportunity to work in a wide range of related areas from managing sports events to corporate sponsorships. They can also work in Recruiting and Sports media and public relations.

Universidad Europea de Madrid

The Bachelor’s Degree in Sports Management at Universidad Europea de Madrid is a study program that introduces and prepares students for leadership in sports management. Students in this program learn the fundamentals of effective leadership in sports management by studying communication skills, operations, accounting, and planning. This program is specifically for students with an interest in managing and leading sports organizations. Career projections include sports marketers, facility operations managers, and athletic directors.

Saint Louis University, Madrid

SLU’s sports business program can prepare students for a multitude of careers, including sponsorship development, licensing, front-office management, sports marketing and communication and representation. Students have the chance to complete an internship within the sports business industry for credit toward their degree. Saint Louis University’s sports business advisory board includes delegates from manufacturers of sporting goods, major and minor league franchises, foremost sponsorship organizations and sports agencies. As well as fulfilling the prerequisites for the Bachelor of Science degree, students have to complete eighteen credit hours of higher-level division coursework in sports business. The sports business program involves nine credit hours of compulsory coursework and nine hours of electives.

Bircham International University

Bircham University’s Sport Management program provides an overview of the sport management field by offering both fundamental principles and current practical matters. The program decribes the relevance of cultural, historical, political, sociological, psychological and legal concepts to the management of sports; the required professional skills and attitudes of sport managers; and the means in which the globalisation of sports continues to impact sport management professions. It also examines the importance of sports as an international social institution. Subjects covered on this course include: Physical Activity & Wellness, Monitoring Exercise, Physical Conditioning, Decision Making & Analysis, Sports Coaching, Sports Training, Sport Aids, Sport Injuries, Coaching & Leadership, Coaching Strategies and Sport Management. The Sport Management module is available at Specialist, Expert, Bachelor's, Master's & Ph.D. (Doctoral) Degree levels.