MBA in Sports Management Online

Upon completion of the online MBA in Sports Management, you will be able to:

• Analyse the sports industry from a strategic and global perspective, identifying its main players, structures, trends and business models, and assessing their impact on the management of sports organisations.
  
• Apply the principles of sports governance, legal framework, financial management and fiscal regime specific to the sports sector, integrating criteria of economic sustainability, regulatory compliance and responsible decision-making.
  
• Effectively manage stakeholders in the sports industry and exercise leadership adapted to sports organisations, developing communication, negotiation and team management skills in complex environments.
  
• Integrate technology, digitisation and digital assets in sports management, analysing their impact on processes, products, channels and experiences linked to professional sport.
  
• Design and evaluate innovative business models and sports marketing strategies, including product development, merchandising, brand management, fan engagement and audience monetisation.
  
• Manage the fan experience, sports events, match day and broadcasts, understanding their relevance in value creation, revenue generation and positioning of sports organisations and brands.

Flexible methodology, connected and designed to lead the sport business.

At the UAX Rafa Nadal University School we understand that high performance in sports management is not just an objective, but a way of working: strategic vision, decision-making and commitment to excellence.

That is why the online MBA in Sports Management is designed to accompany you in your development as a manager, allowing you to train at the highest level from anywhere, with the flexibility required by the professional environment and the rigour demanded by the sports industry.

The MBA is taught online with live classes, combining autonomous learning with interaction and analysis in real time. All this through a digital ecosystem that will allow you to develop your executive skills and learn from leading sport business professionals.

Training without limits: study from anywhere, with an executive focus.

Access your training through the Virtual Campus, available 24/7, where you can:

• Participate in live classes or review them later on deferred, adapting the learning to your professional pace.
• Access teaching materials and audiovisual resources designed for practical application in sports management.
• Connect from any device, at any time and place, through an intuitive platform oriented to the student's experience.

Academic accompaniment to boost your professional development.

In sport and management, support makes all the difference.
Throughout the MBA you will have a supportive environment designed to help you advance with confidence and judgement:

• Academic coordination, which will guide you in planning your educational path.
• Personalised tutorials and direct contact with the teaching staff, facilitating close and applied learning.
• Spaces for debate, case analysis and collaborative work, aimed at improving your leadership and decision-making skills.

A method oriented towards practical application and impact in industry

The MBA's online methodology combines flexibility and demand to prepare you for the real challenges of sport business:

• Work on real cases and current situations in the sports industry.
• Participation in masterclasses and special sessions with professionals and managers from the sector.
• Development of a strategic vision that allows you to boost your professional career without giving up a demanding, practical and results-oriented learning model.

In the online MBA in Sports Management at the Escuela Universitaria UAX Rafa Nadal you will live an educational experience closely connected to the professional reality of the sports industry.

Throughout the online master's degree in sports management, you will work with real challenges proposed by companies and institutions in the sector, which will allow you to apply the knowledge acquired from the first moment and develop key skills for the management of sports organisations.

In addition, at the UAX Rafa Nadal University School we guarantee you professional internships in leading sports organisations*. Thanks to these internships, you will be able to connect with a global network of professionals, broaden your vision of the sector and access new professional opportunities within the MBA in sports.

In addition, you will have the opportunity to voluntarily participate in visits and meetings with companies in the sports sector in Madrid, as well as in optional classroom experiences, which reinforce your networking and bring you closer to the real workings of the professional sports management ecosystem.

Main partners:

• Rafa Nadal Academy
• Atletico de Madrid
• DV7 Academy
• Malaga CF
• 72Seventytwo
• Movistar Estudiantes

Other leading institutions in the sports industry with which we have agreements and in which our students already do their internships:

• ACB
• AFE
• ATP
• Babolat
• beOne
• Bessocer
• Cantabria Labs
• CD Benidorm
• CF Fuenlabrada
• Civitas
• Clupik
• Football Clubs Commission - PROLIGA
• Deloitte
• AS Newspaper
• Espabox
• Gold Federation
• Força Lleida Sports Club
• José Manuel Calderón Foundation
• Futbol Emotion
• GO fit
• Hexagon
• JOMA
• KIA
• KPMG
• Laffer
• Legends
• LIN3S
• Madison Sports Marketing
• Mallorca FC
• Marco de Comunicación
• McCann
• Movistar Plus+
• Octagon
• PlayStation
• Playtomic
• 2Playbook
• RAC1
• Real Cub Deportivo
• Real Sociedad de Fútbol
• Santander
• Sevilla FC
• Telefónica
• Tennium
• Unicaja
• Unipublic
• Vanquish Sports & Media Group
• Villarreal CF
• Wasserman
• WFS
• YouFirst

* Warranty valid only in Spain. International applications subject to prior assessment.

The programme has a faculty made up of professional experts in sports management, with extensive experience in clubs, leagues, federations, agencies, sports brands and companies in the sector.

A unique opportunity to learn from those who know in depth the reality and challenges of the sports business.

• Adrián Borras Roldán: Corporate Director & former CFO at the Royal Spanish Hockey Federation.
  
• Álvaro Marco Asencio: Partner BDO Abogados
  
• David Serrahima: Managing Director of Premier Padel
  
• Enric Jové Bosch: Director of Institutional and Corporate Strategy at Cambra de Barcelona and President of Barcelona Creativity & Design Foundation.
  
• Enrique García Clavijo: Project Manager eSports
  
• Kike Lozano: General Manager of GECA
  
• Ignacio Triguero Gea: Partner - Senn, Ferrero Asociados Sports & Entertainment
  
• Igor Crespo Ormazabal: Founder Xpheres and INTLCampus
  
• Iván Rodríguez Ramallo: Head of International Relations and New Developments - CAR de Barcelona
  
• Jara Cisneros Gimeno: Head of Digital Sevilla FC
  
• Jordi Bertomeu Orteu: Former CEO at Euroleague Basketball
  
• Jordi Soler Cantalosella: Former CEO - Liga de Videojuegos Profesional (LVP) @Grupo Media Pro
  
• Juan Iraola Arizeta: Digital Transformation leader & Former Director of Digital Transformation at Baskonia Alavés Group
  
• Marc Menchén Alba: CEO 2Playbook
  
• Pasi Lankinen: Managing Partner at Lanexco Oy and Senior Advisor at City Football Marketing
  
• Pedro López Antepara: Head of Hospitality VIP & Events at Atlético de Madrid
  
• Ricardo de Diego Sacristán: CMO. Brand Director at ACB (Association of Basketball Clubs)

Throughout the MBA you will have access to exclusive online training content, developed with the direct participation of Rafa Nadal and his team, in which they share first-hand their vision, experiences and lessons learned after years of excellence at the highest level of professional sport.

Key figures such as Toni Nadal, Carlos Moyá, Ángel Ruiz Cotorro, Rafael Maymó, Carlos Costa, Benito Pérez-Barbadillo, Gemma Bes and Maribel Nadal provide a unique insight into talent management, decision-making, leadership and teamwork in the most demanding environments.

This exclusive content is designed to help you train the transversal competencies that are most valued in today's job market, transferring the values of high performance in sport to the professional and managerial sphere:

• Effort and discipline
• Leadership and teamwork
• Responsibility and commitment
• Professional ethics
• Humility and confidence
• Resilience, cooperation and empathy

A differential training that complements the technical knowledge of the MBA and contributes to the development of a solid executive profile, aware and prepared to lead in the sports industry.

Entry Profile

The MBA in Sports Management is aimed at people who wish to develop or further their professional career in the sports industry, regardless of their starting point, and who are looking for specialised training that is compatible with their work activity.

Thanks to its online mode, the programme is especially designed for working professionals who wish to combine their professional development with a demanding and business-oriented training in sport, from anywhere.

This MBA is suitable for:

• Professionals from areas such as Business Administration and Management, marketing, communication, sales, finance, law or management, who wish to specialise in the sports industry.
• Professionals already working in the sports sector who are looking to take on greater responsibilities, broaden their strategic vision or move into management positions.
• Recent graduates interested in starting their professional career in the field of sport business and management.

The programme is especially recommended for profiles with previous university training, preferably in Business Administration, Communication, Journalism, Marketing, Finance, Law or Sports Science with a management orientation, although candidates from other fields may be admitted as long as they show interest, motivation and professional projection in the sports industry.

Admission process

The admission process for the MBA in Sports Management is aimed at getting to know the candidate's profile, previous experience and professional objectives, guaranteeing an adequate use of the programme and a personalised training experience.

To start the admission process, you must provide the following documentation:

• Up-to-date curriculum vitae
• Academic transcript of previous studies
• Motivation letter, explaining the candidate's interests and professional objectives.

Once the documentation has been evaluated, a personal interview will be conducted in Spanish and English, aimed at assessing the candidate's profile, motivation and suitability for the focus of the programme.

Assessment of previous knowledge and academic reinforcement

The MBA covers transversal legal and financial content that is key to the understanding and analysis of business models in the sports industry.

In order to guarantee a correct follow up of the programme, candidates must take an admission test to assess their previous knowledge in these areas.

Depending on the results, the School may recommend complementary tutorials and personalised sessions with specialists, aimed at reinforcing the critical knowledge necessary for the optimal development of the MBA.

These reinforcement sessions will take place prior to the start of the programme, allowing the student to join the MBA with a solid base and in line with the academic and professional requirements of the programme.