Real Madrid Graduate School Universidad Europea and Summer Discovery have reached a collaboration agreement to offer Global Sports Management, a new academic and career-focused pre-college program in the sport industry in Madrid, Spain. The purpose of this agreement is to provide students with unparalleled summer educational experiences that prepare them for success both in the classroom and in preparation for college with a practical, in-depth knowledge about the European vision of business and leadership techniques from one of the most renowned brands worldwide, Real Madrid CF.
This alliance will allow students to have the unique opportunity to visit headquarters and meet directors of the club through its Global Sports Management program. In addition to several arena visits such as Real Madrid CF’s Santiago Bernabéu Stadium or the Spanish Royal Fútbol Federation (RFEF) facilities, students will engage in courses including Introduction to the Sports Industry, Context of European Football, Stadium & Arena Management, Digital Transformation of Sports, as well as case studies on esports & the Olympic Games.
With more than 10,000 annual students, Summer Discovery is the global leader in pre-college programs for nearly six decades and its program portfolio includes 13 prestigious universities in the United States including two Ivy League campuses, the University of Pennsylvania and Dartmouth. Other top-tier campuses include UCLA, University of Michigan, Georgetown University, University of Texas at Austin, UC Berkeley, and 2 universities in Europe: University of Cambridge and now, Real Madrid Graduate School Universidad Europea. With a commitment to maintaining the highest standards of quality and safety, Summer Discovery is a trusted choice for elite universities, educators, parents, and students alike. Summer Discovery is a Verlinvest portfolio business.
Real Madrid Graduate School Universidad Europea is an international institution created in 2006 in partnership between Universidad Europea and Real Madrid CF. The combination of one of the best private universities in Spain with the FIFA awarded “Best Fútbol Club of the 20th Century” is the best option for a student who looks for an international, practical experience in Spain with close links with the global sports industry. Top at the world’s most prestigious rankings of Forbes and Deloitte and being the third company with the highest number of social media followers allows Summer Discovery students at Real Madrid Graduate School Universidad Europea to learn firsthand about the business and transformation model used by Real Madrid CF form its professionals.
Quote by Adriane Thorpe, Chief Executive Officer of Summer Discovery: “We are thrilled to be collaborating with Real Madrid Graduate School Universidad Europea. Not only is this such a unique opportunity for students to immerse themselves in learning about European Sports business in a truly hands-on capacity, but through this partnership, we also found an academic partner that shares our mission to deliver transformational educational summer experiences to students around the world.”
Emilio Butragueño, General Manager at Real Madrid Graduate School Universidad Europea, stressed the importance of this agreement: “We are very pleased to establish a partnership with such Summer Discovery. With this collaboration, we seek to offer a different, unique, and impactful international pre-college experience that combines theoretical classes and practical visits by highly renowned professionals from the sports industry and Real Madrid CF. This program will definitely help our students stand out in their future.”