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The Sports Management Degree is aimed at students who want to establish a career as a leader in the sports sector, working within sports companies, organisations, governing bodies and clubs, making sure the sector evolves in the 21st century. The four-year Global Sports Management Degree, consisting of 240 ECTS, includes subjects such as managerial skills for the sports business, sports law, economics and accounting, ensuring you will have a broad range of skills and knowledge when you graduate.
As a student of this programme, you will spend your fourth year in a top university in the United States, where you will finish your studies and undertake an internship, allowing you to gain a true international vision and make connections across the globe.
Official degree issued by Universidad Europea de Madrid
| Campus-based | Villaviciosa de Odón | 4 years, 240 ECTS | Start: 15 sep. 2025 | Faculty of Medicine, Health and Sport |
This program focuses on the managerial and financial side of the sports industry. What I like about this degree is that it gives you the opportunity to travel both internationally and locally.
Emilio Sánchez
Sport Management Degree Student
I chose this degree because I was looking for something in the sport sector, but more business oriented, and I think Sports Management combines that perfectly.
Agustina Berra
Sport Management Degree Student
A curriculum designed from the needs of the job market. You receive comprehensive training in which we are pioneers and in which the development of sports practice and physical activity coexist with training in the management of sports facilities and their characteristics: fitness centres, golf courses and major sporting events. Learn all about the technical aspects of the industry and the skills you need to become a great director or manager. During the first years of the degree, you will acquire more general knowledge and then, guided by your professors, you will discover in which area you would like to develop professionally.
PRIMER CURSO
| Materia | ECTS | Tipo | Idioma de impartición |
|---|---|---|---|
| Theory and History of Contemporary Sport | 6 | Básica | Inglés (en) |
| Sociology and Deontology of Sports | 6 | Básica | Inglés (en) |
| Communication Skills | 6 | Básica | Inglés (en) |
| Business Economics | 6 | Básica | Inglés (en) |
| Consumer Behaviour | 4 | Básica | Inglés (en) |
| Financial Accounting I | 6 | Obligatoria | Inglés (en) |
| Financial Accounting II | 6 | Obligatoria | Inglés (en) |
| Analysis of Economic-Sports Environments | 6 | Obligatoria | Inglés (en) |
| Basic Foundations of Sports Teams | 6 | Obligatoria | Inglés (en) |
| Basic Foundations of Aquatic Activities | 6 | Obligatoria | Inglés (en) |
SEGUNDO CURSO
| Materia | ECTS | Tipo | Idioma de impartición |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sports Law | 6 | Básica | Inglés (en) |
| Managerial Skills for the Sports Business | 6 | Básica | Inglés (en) |
| Design and Planning of Sports Areas | 6 | Obligatoria | Inglés (en) |
| Statistics | 6 | Básica | Inglés (en) |
| Analysis of Financial Operations | 6 | Básica | Inglés (en) |
| Sport Industry | 6 | Obligatoria | Inglés (en) |
| Modern Language | 6 | Básica | Inglés (en) |
| Cost Accounting | 6 | Obligatoria | Inglés (en) |
| Basic Foundations of Individual Sports | 6 | Obligatoria | Inglés (en) |
| Basic Foundations of Outdoor Activities | 6 | Obligatoria | Inglés (en) |
TERCER CURSO
| Materia | ECTS | Tipo | Idioma de impartición |
|---|---|---|---|
| Human Resources Management | 6 | Obligatoria | Inglés (en) |
| Sports Policy | 6 | Obligatoria | Inglés (en) |
| Management of Aquatic Facilities | 6 | Obligatoria | Inglés (en) |
| Analysis of Accounting Statements | 6 | Obligatoria | Inglés (en) |
| Golf Course Management | 6 | Obligatoria | Inglés (en) |
| Taxation | 6 | Obligatoria | Inglés (en) |
| Fitness and Wellness | 6 | Obligatoria | Inglés (en) |
| Technical Management of Sports Organisations | 6 | Obligatoria | Inglés (en) |
| Business Law | 6 | Obligatoria | Inglés (en) |
| Practicum | 6 | Optativa | Inglés (en) |
| University Activities | 6 | Optativa | Inglés (en) |
CUARTO CURSO
| Materia | ECTS | Tipo | Idioma de impartición |
|---|---|---|---|
| Internship | 12 | Obligatoria | Inglés (en) |
| Final Thesis Project | 6 | Obligatoria | Inglés (en) |
| Sales Management and Techniques | 4 | Obligatoria | Inglés (en) |
| Corporate Finance | 4 | Obligatoria | Inglés (en) |
| SME Accounting | 4 | Obligatoria | Inglés (en) |
| Quality Control and Customer Service in the Field of Sports | 6 | Obligatoria | Inglés (en) |
| Strategic Management | 6 | Obligatoria | Inglés (en) |
| Commercialization and Marketing for Sport and Leisure | 6 | Obligatoria | Inglés (en) |
| Large Event and Sporting Venue Management | 6 | Obligatoria | Inglés (en) |
| Leisure and Non-Conventional Venue Management | 6 | Obligatoria | Inglés (en) |
2021/2022
150 places
Internships are a key element in your training. Gaining experience after your degree is the best way to enter the job market. There are two types of internships: curricular (included in your curriculum) and extracurricular (which you can do on a voluntary basis).
In order to do an internship in a company, you will need to have passed 50% of the credits and enrol in the course before starting your internship. These internships are monitored by the company and the internship professor and also involve interim and final reports for assessment.
If you would like to improve your work experience before finishing your university studies, you can do an internship. You can do them in any academic year, but we remind you that internships are a training complement to your studies; therefore, the more knowledge you have acquired throughout your degree, the more you will benefit from the internship experience.
Undertake your internship in relevant institutions such as the Spanish Olympic Committee, the Spanish Sports Council, Mutua Madrid Open, KMPG, Spanish Tennis Federation, Holmes Place, Sanitas or the AFE (Spanish Footballers' Association).
We have agreements with football clubs, large fitness chains such as Go Fit, sporting events, active tourism companies, public administrations and FAGDE. You are also connected to the industry as a member of the Círculo de Gestores Deportivos de Madrid (Madrid Sports Managers Circle).
We have agreements with many universities in different continents so that you can choose the one that best suits your training. By clicking on this link you will access the “Map of destinations” of the University. Once there, you must click on “Search” and once in the search engine, you must filter your degree in “Program”.
An increasingly internationally recognised industry. Sport Management generates $700 billion a year worldwide, 1% of the world's GDP, offering huge employment opportunities in both Europe and the USA.
With this Degree, you will acquire a differentiating professional profile as a sports manager and you’ll be able to develop your professional career in the following areas:
In addition, they may be public and/or private education professionals. The professional fields of these graduates will be:
Start your future at Universidad Europea
You can become a student at Universidad Europea in three easy steps.
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Start your admission process by calling +34 917407272 or request information and our advisors will contact you.
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Once you have been admitted, secure your place by paying the reservation fee.
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Submit the required documents to formalise your enrollment.
Scholarships and financial aid
We want to help you. If you want to study at the Universidad Europea, you will have at your disposal a wide selection of own and official scholarships.
Credit recognition and transfers
You don’t have to stick with something you don’t like. That’s why we’ve designed specific plans for credit recognition and transfers.
Request your online credit recognition review, transfer your academic file and start studying at Universidad Europea.
This qualification is suitable for students who:
Entry requirements
Students can access the degree studies according to the access routes set forth in RD 1892/2008, of 14 November and current applicable legislation, specifically:
We know that now is an important moment to progress in your professional future. That is why we open our virtual doors to you and invite you to join us. We want you to meet the director of your programme and solve all possible doubts you have. You’ll also discover what makes our students and our online methodology unique.
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Percentage of lecturers with PhDs in the degree programme: 67%
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It's the perfect combination between a business management and a sports degree. You will be able to learn aspects such as accounting, finance and strategic management combined with sports marketing, sport industry and sport events.
Organisations and entities of the sports ecosystem are growing every day, globally. Studying sports management will prepare you to contribute to such growth and impact the sport, fitness and physical activity industries. There are plenty of opportunities, so after developing your skills and knowledge you will be ready to transform your passion for sports into your job.
Universidad Europea is the only Spanish centre that offers this degree, taught 100% in English, including corporate trips and experiences, and one year studying and completing internships in the USA.
A sports manager can do a variety of functions, from team management, strategic planning, financial control, to club management. Everything that a business manager could do but applied to sports.