LOCATION
BARCELONA / On-site
START
September
LANGUAGE
English
DURATION
3 years + 1 year
CREDITS
120 UK credits per year + Master
INTRODUCTION
Why choose this double program?
Our curriculum addresses the specific needs of international sports organizations. Therefore, the program has been designed from the ground up as a sport management degree, rather than a business degree with some attached sports modules. Learning in this sport-rich environment offers numerous opportunities for you to engage in CPD (Continuing Professional Development), volunteering, access a variety of sports networks, and undertake a placement with a local sports organization – alternatively, you can choose to complete your placement with an international partner.
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Our double program in Sports Management + Master in Legal Skills & Sports Management is unique in the market and offers an exceptional combination of training in sports management and legal skills applied to sports, in collaboration with one of the most prestigious clubs in the world.
This program stands out for three key features:
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Dual degree with specialization in Sports Management
Students complete the Bachelor’s in Sports Management, 100% in English and officially accredited by Northumbria University, alongside the Master in Legal Skills & Sports Management, a program designed in collaboration with FC Barcelona. This high-level education enables them to develop deep expertise in sports management, sports law, sports marketing, sponsorship, and international event organization. -
Internships in the sports industry
All students complete internships in clubs, federations, representation agencies, specialized sports law firms, and companies in the sector, ensuring hands-on training aligned with the realities of the sports business. -
International exposure at leading universities and clubs
The program includes an academic stay in Switzerland, providing training experiences with world-renowned sports organizations. This global dimension allows students to develop an international vision of the sector and expand their career opportunities in a highly competitive market.
Thanks to this model, our students receive a multidisciplinary and global education that provides them with a competitive advantage in the sector. They complete their training with top-level theoretical, practical, and professional preparation, ready to lead in the world of sports and sports management on a global scale.
PARTNERS ACADÉMICOS
Structure, localitation y schedule
CAMPUS: BARCELONA
START: September
STRUCTURE
Bachelor, three years with 120 UK credits per year
- First Year: Level 4
- Second Year: Level 5
- Third Year: Level 6
Master
- Phase 1: On-campus teaching, with 12 modules.
- Phase 2: Mandatory integration into practice.
Programs
The Sport Management Degree BSc (Hons)
YEAR ONE (Primer Año)
Academic & Professional Skills ( (20 créditos)
Fundamentals of Sport Management (20 créditos)
Principles of Sport Marketing (20 créditos)
Introduction to Research (20 créditos)
Finance and Governance in Sport (20 créditos)
Social Issues and Sport Consumers (20 créditos)
YEAR TWO (Segundo Año)
Research Design Analysis (20 créditos)
Sport Facility and Operational Management (20 créditos)
Sport Leadership and Organisation Behaviour (20 créditos)
SER Professional Development & Practice (20 créditos)
Managing & Developing the Business of Sport (20 créditos)
Digital Sport & Business Marketing (20 créditos)
YEAR THREE (Tercer Año)
Strategic Business Planning for Managing Sport (20 créditos)
Managing Sport Equity, Diversity, Inclusion & Sustainability (20 créditos)
Sport Event Management (20 créditos)
Global Sport Business and Management (20 créditos)
SER UG Project (40 créditos)
Master in Sports Management and Legal Skills is offered in partnership with Barça Innovation Hub
YEAR FOUR (Cuarto Año)
Phase 1: Face-to-face teaching, with 12 modules.
An academic semester in the classroom, dedicated to practical classes with industry professionals.
Students will attend lectures and practical sessions at ISDE’s partner offices and institutions, based in the city of Barcelona.
The Master in Sports Management & Legal Skills with F.C. Barcelona includes a training stay in Switzerland, visiting the most important international sports institutions and some specialized firms located in the country.
Phase 2: Mandatory practical integration. 750 hours (4 months).
Mandatory phase. An academic semester in sports-related institutions.
*The academic program is subject to modifications.
Career opportunities
Would you like to be a sports manager for the Organizing Committee of the Olympic Games, a partnerships manager at Chelsea FC, a key account executive at Nike, a marketing director at Tottenham Hotspur FC, or perhaps lead a global event management company?
The sports industry has evolved significantly in recent years. It is dynamic and innovative, offering well-paid challenges and career opportunities for sports managers with specialized knowledge.
Some examples of positions held by alumni include Marketing Executive at Manchester United, Partnerships Assistant at Tottenham Hotspur FC, Sales Manager (Matchday & Advertising) at Middlesbrough Football Club, Sports Manager at the Qatar Olympic Committee, and Account Executive at Nike.
In general, they can work in:
- Sports entity management
- Sports agent
- Sports consultancy
- Sports equipment industry
- Sports centers
- Federations, leagues, clubs, and associations
- Public administration
- Training and education
- Management in sports service companies
- Sports event organization
Faculty
Director:
Dr Paul Cook BSc, MA, PhD, APMPQ (He/Him)
Assistant Professor
Programme Leader: BSc (Hons) Sport Management
Programme Manager: BSc (Hons) Sport Management, Instituto Superior En Derecho Y Economia (ISDE Barcelona)
Faculty:
- Francesc Genovard Sureda, INEFC
- Xavier Vilaseca Lemus, CEO Footnet and Sports Lawyer
- Xavier Comerma Paloma, Sports Marketing Consultant
- Lluis Solanellas Donato, Senior Director, Partner at Kapacita Academy, Consultant, and Professor in Management, Finance, and Sustainability
- Blanca de la Quintana Monge, Corporate Partnerships Specialist
- Marina Sarquella Gázquez, Professor at INEFC – Technical Director and Member of the Management Team at Empuriabrava Sailing
- Vicenç Rosales, CEO In-Pactes
- Joaquin Vallejo, CEO Distrigital
- Xavier Moyano Vijuesca, Managing Director of the Royal Spanish Roller Skating Federation
- Jorge de Amilibia Estrany, Iuesport Lawyer
- Xavier Cherta López, General Manager of the Spanish Ice Sports Federation
*Faculty subject to change
Financing
Possibility of financing thanks to the agreement signed with Bankinter.
Check all the conditions from this link.
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Degree
Once the relevant Program has concluded and ISDE has verified that the STUDENT has completed their work satisfactorily, the STUDENT will receive the corresponding Degree certificate for each PROGRAM.
In compliance with current legality and, specifically, as set forth in article 4.4 of decree 84/2004, it is noted that ISDE’s programs are professionally oriented and therefore, unless explicitly stated otherwise, they are courses that do not lead to the acquisition of a title with official value, but to that of a proprietary title from ISDE.
