Master in Sport Business Management

The University of Barcelona (UB) is a historic public research university founded in 1450, located in the vibrant city of Barcelona. With some 63,000 students and a significant international population, UB offers a wide range of undergraduate and graduate programs across arts and humanities, law, health sciences, social sciences and STEM fields. Its city-centered campuses combine historic buildings and modern facilities, giving students access to libraries, labs, research centers and cultural life in one of Europe’s most dynamic cities.

UB is known for research excellence and international collaboration, with notable strengths in law, medicine, economics and business. Students benefit from comprehensive academic support, structured degree programs, and opportunities for internships with local and international employers. Multilingual instruction and language support help international students integrate, while study abroad exchanges and research partnerships create pathways for global mobility and collaborative projects.

Student life at UB blends academic rigor with Barcelona’s cultural richness: museums, industry hubs, startups and a large creative sector provide internship and networking possibilities. Career services, student organizations and campus resources assist with practical matters like housing and legal documentation. For international applicants seeking a large, research-led European university with strong professional links, UB combines historic prestige, modern facilities and an engaging urban experience.

The Master in Sport Business Management at the University of Barcelona is a master's degree for students who want to become business leaders in the sports sector. This one-year program in English helps students develop skills to manage public and private sports organizations. Its main advantage is providing training to develop an entrepreneurial spirit.

The curriculum covers the management of sports businesses, including key factors involved in managing private or public sports companies. Students learn to understand the sports industry and develop skills to create businesses associated with this sector. The program also provides training to develop the entrepreneurial spirit needed to succeed in the sports business world.

Graduates can pursue careers as Sports Marketing Managers, Sports Event Coordinators, Athletic Directors, or Sports Business Consultants. They can work in various industries, including professional sports teams, sports marketing agencies, or sports equipment companies, and with employers such as sports organizations or fitness centers.