Master in International Sports Management
Descripción
The Valencia CF Master revalidates his degree as the best Master in Sports Management in Spain
The Master in International Sports Management of the Fundació Valencia CF Training Center and ESBS European Sport Business School (MBA Valencia CF), which is offered in person, blended and online, has been appointed during 2017, 2018 and 2019 best Master of Sports Management in Spain. In 2019 3rd in Europe and No. 13 worldwide according to the prestigious British publication SportBusiness (detailed information here).
The goals
- Qualifying the students to manage and run sports organizations, facilities and events.
- Teaching them the reality of big facilities and events management through case studies and international trips.
- Allowing them access to the experience of the best professionals in the field, both academics and managers.
- This master’s degree has been running since 2009, which gives it more than ten years of experience.
- Our teachers are reputed academics closely related to the sports world.
- Some important figures of the international sports management are will be present at the classrooms.
- Our methodology is based on conceptual analysis and case studies.
- A strong boost to personal skills that may be useful in the sports management area.
- The possibility of undergoing an internship in top-tier sport entities.
- The possibility of furthering into the international dimension of our teachings via an international unit and internship in Paris.
Modality
The master’s degree is offered in face to face and blended learning mode.
Methodology
A combined theoretical and practical approach via masterclasses, case studies and real-life group projects. It’s active, so as to involve the students in the learning process, motivate their interactions and the acquisition of new attitudes and allowing the attaining of new skills related to the sports management world. It also allows the direct participation of the students via direct application of the theoretical classes, and offers specialized seminars, round tables, outdoor training sessions and trips to top-tier sport facilities.
International unit
In the light of the global world we compete in and the growing internationalization of sport organizations, our master’s degree offers an international unit held in collaboration with AMOS Sport Business School, in Paris, that includes class sessions and visits to various sport facilities over the course of four days. In past years we’ve visited the Stade de France, the CFDAS, the Veledróme, Roland Garros, the French Cycling Federation and the Parc des Princes.
One year scholarship for Paris or London
After finishing the master’s degree you’ll have the possibility to continue your training with a second year thanks to our agreement with AMOS Sport Business School. Any student that fulfills the requirements will receive a one year scholarship for Paris or London. Likewise, they’ll get the opportunity conduct an internship in Paris.
Plan de estudios
Faced with such a changing environment in which the concern for management has gained a great deal of interest in recent years, both in sports law and in highly specialized aspects related to sports facilities or from quality management, marketing or HR, the Master's in International Management of Sports Organizations has as its main objective to provide basic knowledge for the successful performance of managerial and management positions in any of the institutions, clubs, entities and companies related to the following areas of activity.
For this reason, and with the aim of transmitting the best experiences on sports organizations to students, this Master has been structured in 8 modules and has professional experts in sports management.
The schedule of face-to-face sessions takes place on two/three days per week in the afternoon. The sessions will take place at ESBS - Centro de Formación Fundació Valencia CF: Ramon Lull 19. ZIP Code: 46021, Valencia, Spain.
- Duration: 9 months. (60 ECTS)
- Price: 7.500 euros.
- Enrollment: Starting in January 2020.
- Includes: International Module - Paris.
MODULE I. THE SPORTS INDUSTRY. STRATEGIC DIRECTION IN SPORTS ORGANIZATIONS (6 ECTS)
Introduction to the world of sport and sports management
Sports structure
Strategic Business Planning
Strategic attitude in sport
Case study: Strategic Attitude, Football
Case study: Strategic Sports Planning, Tennis
Legal environment in sport
International environment of the sports industry
Case Study: International Environment
MODULE II. SPORTS MARKETING (6 ECTS)
Marketing principles
Marketing plan
Sports Marketing
Advertising and Brand Development (Branding)
Sales management
Case study: Marketing and Sponsorship
Case study: Digital Marketing and Football Platforms
Case Study: Marketing and Social Network Management
MODULE III. COMMUNICATION IN SPORTS ORGANIZATIONS (6 ECTS)
Conventional ways of communicating
Sport and the media
Communications plan
Entities, Brands and Athletes: Communication 2.0
Case study: Communication in sports facilities
Case Study: Communication Management
Round table: Experiences in the world of communication
MODULE IV: OPERATIONS (12 ECTS)
Sports Facilities Management
Organization and management of sports events
Environmental management and sustainability
Safety in sports facilities and events
Management of volunteerism in sports events and facilities
Introduction to Sports Project Management
Academic Visit: International Sports Management AMOS Business School
Case study: Operation of sports facilities
Case study: Facilities Management - Tennis, Football, Basketball, Motorcycle
MODULE V. HUMAN RESOURCES (6 ECTS)
Human Resources Management
Performance and training people
Sports recruitment and remuneration
Leadership
Team work
Time management
Impact communication
MODULE VI. FINANCIAL MANAGEMENT IN SPORTS ORGANISATIONS (6 ECTS)
Introduction to Finance
Financial management and analysis
Management accounting
Financing
Short- and long-term financial planning
Case Study: Finance
MODULE VII. ENTREPRENEURSHIP AND INNOVATION IN SPORT (6 ECTS)
MODULE VIII. FINAL PROJECT - BUSINESS PLAN (6 ECTS)
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Experiencias
Discover the experiences of the students during the academic year and projects that have been carried out, such as the Asociación Crecer en Positivo, by Osvaldo Márquez and Francisco Borcha, co-organizer of the ID Campus Valencia CF or the course of ID Football Coach or the audacity of Jason Penant, organizing the first campus of Valencia CF in Guatemala.
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Profesorado
Director / Fundador - ESBS European Sport Business School
Director de Formación - Centro de Formación Fundació Valencia CF
Gerente Asociación Española de Gerentes de Golf
Ex Gerente Club de Tenis Valencia
Exdirector Gimnasios Virgin Active
Emprendedor y consultor eSports
Ex Director General Volvo Ocean Race
Consultor para Campos Racing GP2, GP3 y Fórmula E
Senior Manager en Price Waterhouse Coopers (200-2013)
Admisión
Admission requirements
In order to access and therefore obtain the title, it will be necessary for the student to meet any of the following situations:
- Accredit or be in possession of the degree or equivalent qualification by a Spanish university, or equivalent foreign studies that give access to postgraduate studies (official degree)
- Exceptionally, through the accreditation of having passed at least 80% of the ECTS corresponding to any of the qualifications in the previous section.
- Optional, through the accreditation of a remarkable professional experience, of at least 5 years, in the field of activities of the course, through original certificate of the company or official working life document, accompanied by Vocational Training qualification. In this case it will be resolved by the technical direction of the master.
- Being or having been an elite or professional athlete. In this case, it must be resolved by the technical direction of the program.
Those students whose profile is appropriate for the program will receive a letter of admission that will allow them to begin the process of reservation of space and registration in the following call that has availability of seats.
Admission process
Step 1. Advisoring interview about the content and the work opportunities of the program.
Step 2. Candidate sends to admisiones@esbs-spain.com requesting registration to the program by attaching the required documents:
- Copy of your Curriculum Vitae
- Copy of your ID or Passport
- University notes certificate or Document proving your professional experience over 3 years.
Step 4. Admission Communication.
Step 5. If the candidate is accepted, he/she can make the enrollment.
Discounts, scholarships and payment methods
- Former students Fundació Valencia CF Training Center: 10%.
* These discounts are not cumulative, but you can get an additional 10% discount for a single payment.
- Subscribers or shareholders of Valencia CF: 10%
- Scholarships for athletes or professional and elite ex-athletes: On request
Scholarships:
- Social scholarships Fundación Valencia CF and ESBS European Sport Business School: On request
* The social or athletic scholarship is cumulative with the single payment discount.
Payment methods:
- Single payment: 10% additional discount.
*Students residing outside of Spain must make a reservation for 50% of the full cost of the program, in order to apply for a student visa in Spain.
- Payment by installments: Booking fee 1500 € and 10 monthly payments.
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