Master’s Degree in Continuing Education
Online
Boost your career in the sports industry with the Online MBA in Sports Management from the UAX Rafa Nadal University School, a leading online master’s programme in sports management that prepares you to lead sports organisations in a global, digital and highly competitive environment. A high-calibre online learning experience, featuring live classes, a practical approach and genuine links to the sports industry.
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Take your career to the very top of sports management with the online MBA in Sports Management, designed in collaboration with global leaders in the sports industry. Master the fundamentals of the sports business through comprehensive training in finance, strategy, marketing and communication, and develop your executive profile through real-world challenges and high-impact case studies.
Through an interactive online model, you’ll combine live classes, practical work and the analysis of real-world industry case studies, developing an executive profile that is in high demand among sports organisations, brands and companies in the sports sector.
The online format allows you to balance your studies with your professional life, without compromising on academic quality or your direct connection to the sports ecosystem.
Learn from those who are currently leading the sports business. Our teaching staff comprises executives and experts currently working at ACB, Sevilla FC, 2Playbook and other major organisations in the sports sector.
Gain access to real-world professional experience from day one. Collaborate with leading organisations such as the Rafa Nadal Academy, World Football Summit, Deloitte, KPMG, BeOne, AFE, Playtomic, 2Playbook, Joma, AS and YouFirst.
Through exclusive training content developed in collaboration with members of Rafa Nadal’s team, you’ll be able to develop and enhance the values most sought after in the job market.
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Why study the UAX Rafa Nadal online MBA in Sports Management?
An MBA in sport designed for the real-world professional environment, with a practical approach, an executive perspective and direct links to the sports business industry.
Upon completion of the online MBA in Sports Management, you will be able to:
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:
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:
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:
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:
Other leading institutions in the sports industry with which we have agreements and in which our students already do their internships:
* Warranty valid only in Spain. International applications subject to prior assessment.
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:
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:
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:
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.
The MBA programme facilitates work placements with leading organisations in the sports sector, enabling students to apply their knowledge in a real-world setting, gain an understanding of how the industry operates, and enhance their employability and career prospects.
We train professionals under the guidance of experts who are already transforming the sports industry, drawing on UAX’s DNA and Rafa Nadal’s working model.
Rankings and Awards
Study from wherever you like without missing out on a university experience that is accessible, practical and geared towards your professional development.
Live lessons that are always available
Flexibility to study at your own pace
Practical learning based on real-life cases
Personalised academic support
Teachers who are currently working and have links to the sector
Training aimed at improving employability
Community of Madrid
Financial support for students with a disability of 33 per cent or more who are studying at universities or higher education institutions specialising in the arts in the Community of Madrid.
Ministry of Education, Vocational Training and Sport
Find out about the scholarships and grants offered by the Ministry of Education, Vocational Training and Sport, categorised by type and level of education.
If you’ve already decided to take the plunge, enrol early and benefit from a direct grant. It’s a way of rewarding your commitment and giving you a head start in planning your future.
Students from Ibero-America
This programme is aimed at Ibero-American citizens or foreign nationals legally resident in countries within the OEI’s sphere of influence. The scholarship covers a 50% discount on the total tuition fees.
Students from Ecuador
This programme is aimed at citizens with Ecuadorian nationality and/or residence who wish to study an online master’s degree in Spain. The scholarship covers a 50% discount on the total tuition fees.
2025, 2nd Edition
Grants for students on higher-level vocational training, undergraduate, postgraduate or master’s programmes enrolled at Spanish universities with a Santander agreement. A financial supplement to support you whilst undertaking your work placements.
If you graduated from UAX and are now thinking of studying for a new degree, we want to continue supporting you. That’s why we’re offering you a 10 per cent discount on tuition fees.
If you have an immediate family member (up to the second degree of kinship) enrolled at UAX, you can benefit from a 5 per cent discount on tuition fees. Because studying as a family is even better.
Studying for two degrees at the same time is a challenge, and we want to support you. If you’re already at UAX and enrol on a second degree programme, you’ll be eligible for a grant towards your booking fee and tuition fees.
If you’d like to continue your studies with us and progress from vocational training to a bachelor’s degree, from one bachelor’s degree to another, or from a bachelor’s degree to a postgraduate degree, we’re here to support you with a grant covering up to 25 per cent of your tuition fees.
If you have a strong academic record, we would like to recognise your talent with a scholarship designed for new students. (Excludes the degree in Medicine).
If you’re a high-performance athlete, at UAX we want to help you balance your passion with your studies. We offer specific grants that can cover up to 50% of your tuition fees.
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