Master's Degrees in Sports Management in Spain

While most Sports Management courses are offered as M.Sc. (Master of Science) or M.A. (Master of Arts) degrees, there are some programmes offered as M.B.A. (Master of Business Administration) degrees. It usually takes 1 or 2 years to graduate. You can choose between studying a general Sports Management degree or one of the various specialisations. Some of the most popular are Athletic Training, Sports Marketing, Sports Business, Exercise Science, Recreation Administration, Sports Coaching, and others.

The courses you'll take during a graduate degree in Sports Management vary from one university and programme to another. However, you can expect to take classes in Sustainable Stadium and Event Management, Human Capital Management, Leadership in Sport, Research Methods for Sport, Sports Business and Strategic Thinking, Management Challenges, Sports and the Law, etc.

Sports Management classes also help students develop essential industry-related skills. They range from analytical thinking, communication, and teamwork to organisational abilities, time management, creativity, and attention to details. These skills are essential for sports managers who work with various teams, athletes, or even universities and need to find a balance between their ideas and the clients' expectations.

Sports Management graduates can work in any sport environment where business insights are needed. They might manage the marketing department, oversee the organisation of events, or take charge of professional teams. Some of the most popular jobs are athletic director, contract negotiation manager, event coordinator, facilities manager, financial analyst, marketing coordinator, sports agent, etc.

The most recent and exciting trends in the sports industry are women's sports growing in popularity, e-sports expected to generate over 1 billion USD in 2020, and the implementation of 5G technology could offer fans the connection speed they've been waiting for.