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Study Sports Management at the Escuela Universitaria UAX Rafa Nadal, through a programme developed in collaboration with LALIGA, which offers comprehensive training in business administration and management within the sports industry, and practical experience in top-level institutions and clubs. All this in an online format and with a flexible methodology, compatible with your personal and professional life. Study at Spain's No. 1 university in terms of employability (U-Ranking 2023, BBVA Foundation).
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Tackle the challenges of the sports management job market from a global perspective, covering the public, private, tourism, federation and competitive sectors, as well as social and recreational aspects, with the Bachelor’s Degree in Sports Management from the UAX Rafa Nadal University School and LALIGA. Boost your professional career in the sector by studying flexibly and undertaking work placements at top-tier sports organisations.
What will you learn?
The online Bachelor’s Degree in Sports Management combines knowledge of business administration, sports science and law, taking a multi-sport approach (tennis, football, basketball, Formula 1, golf, eSports, etc.), thereby providing a comprehensive overview of the industry.
A unique ecosystem to transform the sports industry
LALIGA has supervised the content of the programme, contributes teachers from the Institution itself and its Associated Clubs to master classes, seminars and lectures, and participates in the UAX #maker model. In addition, the best academic records will be able to carry out internships at LALIGA and associated sports entities and properties.
UAX is a member of AACSB, one of the most prestigious associations in business education. This linkage with leading institutions in more than 100 countries guarantees degrees of excellence, international recognition and high employability.
Exclusive online training programme based on the values that have made Rafa Nadal successful: effort, cooperation, empathy, leadership, professional ethics, resilience, work discipline, among others.
Rafa Nadal Academy (Mallorca), LALIGA, Altafit, Club Atlético de Madrid, Club Estudiantes de Baloncesto, 2Playbook, Comité Olímpico Español, GoFit, Decathlon, Joma Sports, KPMG Asesores, Quirónsalud, Your First, etc.
You will develop soft skills and become certified in areas such as Agile methodologies, communication, leadership, analytical and disruptive thinking.
You’ll study wherever and whenever you like, with flexible timetables and 24/7 access to the Virtual Campus. You’ll be able to watch your online classes live or on demand, and contact your lecturers via various channels at any time of day.
What’s more, you can request, with no obligation, a free assessment of your credits and their recognition, relating to previous qualifications – including both undergraduate degrees and higher-level vocational training qualifications – in a straightforward process and without having to pay for the recognised credits.
Degree in Sports Management
Year 1
FIRST FOUR-MONTH PERIOD
| Code | Subjects | Character* | ECTS |
|---|---|---|---|
| S0121700 | Estructura y organización del sistema deportivo | FB | 6 |
| S0121701 | Habilidades comunicativas | FB | 6 |
| S0121702 | Inglés para los negocios / Business English | FB | 6 |
| S0121703 | Organización y administración de empresas | FB | 6 |
| S0121704 | Teoría, historia y evolución del deporte | FB | 6 |
| TOTAL: | 30 | ||
SECOND FOUR-MONTH PERIOD
| Code | Subjects | Character* | ECTS |
|---|---|---|---|
| S0121705 | Bases económicas de las organizaciones | FB | 6 |
| S0121706 | Derecho y legislación en el deporte | FB | 6 |
| S0121707 | Fundamentos de marketing y la comunicación | FB | 6 |
| S0121708 | Industria del deporte y su impacto social y económico | FB | 6 |
| S0121709 | Modelos de negocio y servicios en el deporte | FB | 6 |
| TOTAL: | 30 | ||
Segundo Curso
FIRST FOUR-MONTH PERIOD
| Code | Subjects | Character* | ECTS |
|---|---|---|---|
| S0221700 | Comportamiento del consumidor | OB | 6 |
| S0221701 | Deporte, salud y bienestar | OB | 6 |
| S0221702 | Estadística y técnicas de muestreo | OB | 6 |
| S0221703 | Ética, sostenibilidad y responsabilidad social corporativa | OB | 6 |
| S0221704 | Seguridad y accesibilidad en los servicios deportivos | OB | 6 |
| TOTAL: | 30 | ||
SECOND FOUR-MONTH PERIOD
| Code | Subjects | Character* | ECTS |
|---|---|---|---|
| S0221705 | Análisis del entorno e investigación de mercados | OB | 6 |
| S0221706 | Contabilidad financiera | OB | 6 |
| S0221707 | Gestión de recursos humanos y procesos directivos | OB | 6 |
| S0221708 | Innovación en el diseño y planificación de servicios deportivos | OB | 6 |
| S0221709 | Tecnología y digitalización en la gestión deportiva | OB | 6 |
| TOTAL: | 30 | ||
Tercer Curso
FIRST FOUR-MONTH PERIOD
| Code | Subjects | Character* | ECTS |
|---|---|---|---|
| S0321700 | Análisis de datos y aplicación a la gestión / Data análisis and application to management * | OB | 6 |
| S0321701 | Deporte social y recreativo | OB | 6 |
| S0321702 | Dirección de equipos y liderazgo | OB | 6 |
| S0321703 | Gestión financiera | OB | 6 |
| S0321704 | Marketing mix y plan de marketing | OB | 6 |
| TOTAL: | 30 | ||
SECOND FOUR-MONTH PERIOD
| Code | Subjects | Character* | ECTS |
|---|---|---|---|
| S0321705 | Gestión de clubes y federaciones deportivas | OB | 6 |
| S0321706 | Gestión del cliente: proceso comercial y técnicas de venta | OB | 6 |
| S0321707 | Gestión deportiva pública y privada | OB | 6 |
| S0321708 | Planificación y organización de eventos deportivos / Planning and organization of sporting events * | OB | 6 |
| S0321709 | Procedimientos en materia de gestión laboral | OB | 6 |
| TOTAL: | 30 | ||
Cuarto Curso
FIRST FOUR-MONTH PERIOD
| Code | Subjects | Character* | ECTS |
|---|---|---|---|
| S0421700 | Control económico / Economic control * | OB | 6 |
| S0421701 | Emprendimiento y creación de empresas /Entrepreneurship and Business creation * | OB | 6 |
| S0421702 | Gestión de la calidad en organizaciones deportivas /Quality management in sports organizations * | OB | 6 |
| S0421703 | Organización y gestión del turismo deportivo / Organization and management of sports tourism * | OB | 6 |
| S0421704 | Planificación y dirección estratégica / Strategic planning and direction * | OB | 6 |
| TOTAL: | 30 | ||
SECOND FOUR-MONTH PERIOD
| Code | Subjects | Character* | ECTS |
|---|---|---|---|
| S0421705 | Marketing digital / Digital marketing * | OB | 6 |
| S0421706 | Prácticas académicas externas | OB | 6 |
| S0421707 | Trabajo Fin de Grado | OB | 6 |
| TOTAL: | 18 | ||
ELECTIVE COURSES
| Code | Subjects | Character* | ECTS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Optativa | OP | 12 | |
| TOTAL: | 12 | ||
List of Electives
SECOND FOUR-MONTH PERIOD
| Code | Subjects | Character* | ECTS |
|---|---|---|---|
| S0421730 | Comunicación con el cliente y ciberseguridad | OP | 6 |
| S0421731 | Legislación aplicada al deporte federado: subvenciones, propiedad intelectual, fiscalidad y licencias | OP | 6 |
| S0421732 | Prácticas académicas externas (II) | OP | 6 |
| TOTAL: | 18 | ||
*Character: BT: Basic Training, Ob: Required, Op: Optional
In your study programme you will have exclusive online training content in which Rafa Nadal and his entire team have worked first-hand, sharing their experiences and revealing the secrets that have led them to success: Toni Nadal, Carlos Moyá, Ángel Ruiz Cotorro, Rafael Maymó, Carlos Costa, Benito Pérez-Barbadillo, Gemma Bes and Maribel Nadal.
You will have access to unique content that will help you to train the qualities that the job market demands today: effort, cooperation and empathy, leadership, professional ethics, responsibility and commitment, humility and confidence, resilience, discipline and hard work.
With UAX and the UAX Rafa Nadal University School you will be connected to the sports industry and the real business environment from the very first moment, participating in innovation projects with companies, attending talks, lectures and workshops related to the sector. You will be trained with business needs in mind and you will enter the market convinced of your full potential.
In addition, you will be able to carry out external internships in TOP companies and benefit from the more than 8,000 collaboration agreements that the university has.
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The main reason why at UAX there are students like you is the possibility of making your personal, professional and academic life compatible. Our differential value is a methodology without barriers, focused on you and your desire to learn.
How is our methodology?
Online: from the first day, you will have academic advisors who will guide your training and who will always be at your side so that you never feel alone in front of the screen. In addition, you will have at your disposal a study plan and a Virtual Campus with numerous tools such as documents, virtual classes or forums that will help you in your day-to-day work.
Flexible: you will be able to study wherever and whenever you want, with free timetables and 24/7 access to the Virtual Campus. You will be able to watch your virtual classes live or recorded, and contact your teachers by various means and at any time of the day.
You will also have the complete availability of our campus in Madrid, to carry out your formalities, solve your doubts and enjoy the facilities it offers you.
Head of Studies:
Daniel Michel Duclos Bastías: Doctor in Physical Education and Sport, Doctor in Sport Sciences accredited Hired Doctor and Professor of Private University with the recognition of two six-year periods with academic experience in the PUCV and roles in research and liaison. Consultant for sport entities and member of the Olympic Academy of Chile, Panam Sports and Ministry of Sport.
Faculty:
Óscar Rebollo Pulido: Extensive experience in public and private media. Teacher of Spanish for foreigners, English and communication skills.
Montserrat Díaz Marí: Lawyer and founder of Asesoría jurídico-deportiva Díaz Marí. PhD candidate in Sports Law. Vice-secretary of the Spanish Association of Sports Law AEDD.
José Manuel Martín Herrero: Digital strategy consultant. With experience in public administration and private companies, he has been responsible for Digital Marketing at ILUNION.
Juan Antonio Sánchez Sáez: Doctor in Sports Sciences, accredited Hired Doctor and Professor of Private University with the recognition of a Sexenio of research and with different works published in the area of knowledge. At a professional level, he has more than 15 years of experience in sport management in different areas of sport.
Maira Ulloa Hernández: Physical Education Teacher and PhD in Physical Activity and Sport Sciences, expert in sustainability in the management of sporting events.
María Amarilla: Graduate in Physical Education Teaching and Master's Degree in Management of Physical Activity and Sport Organisations and Facilities, currently Director of Business Development at Volapük Sports Events.
Verónica Barbeta: Teacher of English for Specific Purposes and PhD student in the same field. She has a degree in Translation and Interpreting and a Master's degree in Intercultural Communication, Translation and Interpreting in Public Services. Her teaching and research work focuses on the application of English in professional contexts, the development of specialised communication skills and the creation of specific materials.
Juan José Palos: Graduate in Physical Activity and Sport Sciences from the University of Minnesota and Master in Physical Activity and Health from the University of Minnesota, obtained thanks to the prestigious Fulbright scholarship. He has participated in international conferences, in studies such as the National Fitness Trends Survey and is the author of the book "The Quantifiable Human".
Pathway and entry requirements:
This Degree in Online Sports Management is aimed at students who show an interest in the business world in general and the sports industry in particular, with a desire to have a positive influence on society through sport and to promote the creation of businesses focused on sport, as well as applying technology and digital transformation to the industry.
Thus, you must have the skills to lead people and manage human resources, the capacity for analysis and data-based decision-making, and a clear entrepreneurial vocation. You should also show a capacity for study, a willingness to work and a vocation for the future profession.
They last approximately 1.5 hours and consist of:
COMPETENCY TEST: TCAP©- Test of Academic and Personal Competences.
An initial competency assessment will be carried out by means of a battery of standardised and scientifically endorsed psycho-technical and personality tests.
Estimated duration of the Online Test: 60'.
LANGUAGE TEST:
English test for candidates with Spanish mother tongue.
Spanish test for candidates with a non-Spanish mother tongue.
Estimated duration of the Online Test: 30'.
Find out how your admission will be assessed:
Academic record: Baccalaureate or CFGS marks - 70%.
Admission test results - 30%.
Undergraduate Admissions Regulations
60 places in face-to-face mode
120 places in distance mode
UAX has designed an online validation platform that allows students coming from other universities or from Higher Degree courses to apply for the recognition of credits in a convenient, fast and totally free way.
If you want to validate credits from a University Degree do click here
If you want to validate credits from a Higher Level Training Cycle write to info@uax. es or call 918 109 999
This degree is verified by the Council of Universities and is fully valid in Spain, as well as in the European Higher Education Area.
It is recognised by the Education Systems of Latin America, being automatically recognised and approved by the different Ministries of Education in Latin America: SENESCYT, MEN, SEP, Mescyt and the Colombian Ministry of National Education, among others.
Faculty of practising professionals
Director of the Chilean Olympic Academy. Postdoctoral Researcher at the IGOID Group.
Extensive experience in public and private media. Teacher of Spanish for foreign learners, English, and communication skills.
Lawyer and founder of DíazMarí Sports Law Consultancy. Deputy Secretary of the Spanish Association of Sports Law (AEDD).
Digital strategy consultant with experience in public administration and private companies. He has served as Head of Digital Marketing at ILUNION.
Director of Business Development at Volapük Sports Events.
PhD in Sports Science, accredited Hired Doctor and Professor of Private University. More than 15 years of experience in sport management in different areas of sport.
Profesora de Educación Física y Doctora en Ciencias de la Actividad Física y del Deporte, experta en sostenibilidad en la gestión de eventos deportivos.
Teacher of English for Specific Purposes and PhD student in the same field. Her teaching and research work focuses on the application of English in professional contexts, the development of specialised communicative skills and the creation of specific materials.
Graduado en Ciencias de la Actividad Física y del Deporte por la y Máster en Actividad Física y Salud por la Universidad de Minnesota. Ha participado en ponencias internacionales, en estudios como la Encuesta Nacional de Tendencias del Fitness.
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