Master of Science in Sports Management in Barcelona
Barcelona, Spain
Master degree
DURATION
12 months
LANGUAGES
English
PACE
Full time, Part time
APPLICATION DEADLINE
EARLIEST START DATE
TUITION FEES
EUR 15,900 / per course *
STUDY FORMAT
On-Campus
* Total program fee in Barcelona: €15,900, including registration, administrative, and program fees.
Key Summary
About: Master of Science in Sports Management in Barcelona at an internationally accredited business school with campuses in Barcelona, Madrid, Malta and online. Students come from 100+ countries; faculty represent 37 nationalities. Programmes taught 100% in English; Forbes España ranked #1 for Executive Programs and the school has a QS-ranked MBA. The curriculum develops advanced management expertise with a practical focus on sports strategy, sponsorship, event operations, digital fan engagement and sports business development, combining specialist coursework with applied projects and collaboration in an international classroom.
Career Outcomes: Graduates enter sports management, sponsorship, event operations, digital marketing, development and consultancy.
Develop advanced management expertise with a practical focus on sports strategy, sponsorship, event operations, digital fan engagement, and sports business development. The program combines specialist coursework with applied projects and collaboration in an international, English-speaking classroom.
Program structure: Full-time study takes one year and carries 90 ECTS. Classes are delivered face to face on the Barcelona campus.
Qualification and recognition: Master of Science (MSc) in Management (Sports Management), 90 ECTS, MQF/EQF Level 7. The qualification is licensed by the Malta Further & Higher Education Authority (license 2020-012), approved by the Department of Research and Universities of the Catalonia Regional Government under Resolution REU/3131/2025, and listed in Spain's RUCT under code 08073661.
Institutional accreditation: GBSB Global Business School is internationally accredited by ACBSP and ASIC.
- Foundations of Sport Management
- Ethical Principles in Sport Management
- Leadership Principles in Sport Management
- Sports Marketing
- Strategic and Operational Planning
- Human Resource Management
- Performance Management
- Governance in International Sport
- Business Strategies in International Sport
- Sport Economics
- QS 5-Star rated in Online Learning, Academic Development, Social Sciences and Management, Teaching, Employability, and Inclusiveness.
- Eduniversal 2025: 2 Palmes of Excellence for Strong Regional Influence; listed among the world's 1,000 Best Business Schools and Spain's top 10.
- Ranked the #1 AI Business School in Spain by Asescon.
- Recognized in the Forbes Spain 2026 business education rankings and named among Spain's Top 5 business schools for AI training for managers.
- Internationally accredited by ACBSP and ASIC; recognized as a Microsoft Showcase School.
Why study Master in Sports Management in Barcelona?
GBSB Global's Master in Sports Management provides specialized knowledge that enhances students' critical thinking skills, promotes informed decision-making, and sparks ingenuity in business. The program offers instruction from successful professors and renowned industry professionals, preparing students for global business challenges and opportunities.
As part of the Master in Sports Management program in Barcelona, students have the option to secure internships with top local or international companies. This opportunity allows students to learn the best business practices and gain a firsthand understanding of the current digital challenges and novel realities organizations face today.