The business of sports nowadays is played outside the fields and stadiums. It has evolved into a multibillion Euro industry that continues to grow rapidly; therefore the competition for sports management positions has become extremely rough. At the same time, companies realize that sport sponsorship is a highly effective avenue of communication and brand building. Sports related industries like media, advertising, public relations, as well as formal sports entities are looking for specialized and highly skilled managers who will tackle the important management challenges these agents face. Athletes, events, teams, facilities, licensed goods and sponsorship organizations are in need of highly professional management.
IE´s Master in Sports Management has been designed to provide students with the skills and techniques necessary to face these challenges and seek the business opportunities in an area where very few people are able to show formal education on specific issues of the industry. This innovative 13-months long program combines general business fundamentals of a top MBA with specific industry knowledge that help alumni to excel in any position within the sport market.
The blended methodology combines face-to-face periodss with online interactive periods, reflecting today´s international business environment, where cross-cultural and cross-functional teams work on global projects regardless of their geographic location. Students do not have to leave their residence or work for extended periods of time to pursue a truly unique learning experience.
The virtual campus, active 24 hour per day, and the case method are the fundamental points of reference for the online activities promoting intense interaction and debate among students and professors, and creating strong and lasting relationships.
CloseLasting 13 months and starting in February, the program is based on two online interactive periods and three face-to-face periods, each lasting between one and two weeks, providing students with a deep understanding of business and management and a specialized view in sport management.
The three face-to-face periods are held at the beginning, in the middle and at the end of the program, and hosted in our Madrid campus and in San Francisco/Sillicon Valley.
Given that much of the world digital content is sport related and that many students look for creating their own start ups, the second face-to-face period in the middle of the program will be held in San Francisco/Sillicon Valley. Over the course of one week, admitted participants expand their network and knowledge of the sports and venture capital industry to a new level, attending a series of conferences on the latest challenges and opportunities in the sector, as well as visiting world-class sport facilities and companies from differente areas of sport management such as sponsors, sport marketing firms and sport media groups.
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The Master in Sports Management is particularly targeted at, but not limited to, professionals who are looking to further their careers within the sport industry or who wish to redirect their professional development in this competitive field.
- Managers in the sports industry wanting to reinforce their competencies and enhance their profile and capabilities.
- Professionals from diverse backgrounds (financial, legal public sector and sports entities) seeking to enter the sports sector or engaging with projects in the sports industry.
- Entrepreneurial and innovative individuals looking for the skills to create and manage their own projects in the sports and sports related areas.
IE is internationally renowned for its diversity with truly global alumni from more than 85 countries across the world. Indeed, it is amongst the most culturally-diverse business schools in the world. The international characteristic of the student body and the diversity they bring to the classroom make this program a truly enriching and challenging experience.
CloseThe Master program run in collaboration with sports organizations, federations, teams, events, agencies, sports media, sporting goods brands, and other important companies in the sports industry.
Activities and projects are developed around this network of strong industry ties that IE has nurtured since its inception, giving students the opportunity to work on assignments and discuss related issues with key managers and organizations within the industry.
These activities compliment the studies by providing participants with first hand exposure to sports management practices, and enabling them to apply the knowledge and skills developed in the program to real-world situations, as well as providing an excellent networking opportunity.
CloseThe Master in Sports Management has been designed to bridge the key knowledge and the skills necessary to develop a successful career in the sport sector.
The many and varied networking opportunities which students find in the program, due to the diversity of colleagues, seminars with industry leaders, world-renowned faculty members and close link to the sport business community, submerge students in the heart of an existing and competitive sports global market.
Demo: the blended nature of this program provide students with the flexibility and applicability necessary to pursue a great learning experience from any country in the world. To see a demo on how IE's successful blended format is put into practice in this learning environment, please contact: blended.programs@ie.edu
Blog - A blended life: By visiting IE's blog http://blended-masters.blogs.ie.edu applicants interested in the program can have an idea of how is a day-to-day in an blended master. There, current students give insights into their experiences within IE's blended programs
This program will train you to be a leader in public and private sectors of the sport industry where a combination of business expertise and industry specific knowledge will provide you with a competitive advantage when interfacing technology, management of sport organizations (events, sport facilities, media, sporting goods brands, etc.) and business.
You will work in a wide range of companies and organizations; from small sport clubs to large and awarded multi-sports clubs; from small ad start-ups specialist consulting firms to large multinationals; from local sport entities to international sport organizations.
Additionally you will be inspired to develop your own entrepreneurial projects within the sport or related sectors.
CloseBeing part of the IE community is more than just being an alumni; it's being part of a global network of people sharing a set of common goals and ethical values. You will build up a global network of contacts with your peers and professors; as well as benefit from strong industry link that IE has fostered over the years.
You will become part of IE´s global network of more than 35,000 alums across more than 85 countries.
Additionally during the program you will build a network of industry specialist through our leadership seminars, an international group of peers, and our faculty members who all have considerable industry experience in some of the world's leading sport companies.
ClosePursuing this specialized master´s degree is an investment in your future. We select exceptional individuals who will develop a bright career in the sport industry.
CloseIE seeks dynamic, motivated and creative candidates with excellent academic and professional backgrounds who also offer the kind of interpersonal skills that will benefit the program. The selection process is done throughout the year and aims to identify those students with potential to over perform in the sports industry or any related sector. Click below for more information on how to apply or finance the program.
Admissions Department: (+34) 915 689 610 or email blended.programs@ie.edu
IE's selection process emphasizes leadership potential, strong academic ability, and personal qualities and characteristics. The Admissions Committee considers candidates with the following requirements:
In order to evaluate more thoroughly the applicant credentials, the Admission Committee may require the GMAT/GRE/IE Admissions Test and/or the TOEFL examination.
CloseThe demanding nature of the Master in Sports Management means that the large number of applications are subject to a rigorous selection process. The main objective of the admissions process is to select students with the highest professional potential.
More on the admissions process at Detailed Information.
CloseThe tuition fees for the February 2012 intake of the Master in Sports Management total €29,200. Fees include:
Candidates pay a non-refundable application fee of €120 to cover administrative costs. Fees do not include any travel or living expenses. Admission is valid for two intakes from the date of admission, allowing the successful applicant to plan their learning experience.
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University Diploma
Those students in possession of an official university diploma, or with an equivalent official diploma that allows access to post-graduate studies in the country of your university studies, will be awarded an Official University Master in Management from IE University.
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