
International MBA in Sports and Entertainment Management
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Train at LALIGA and develop your Sports Management skills thanks to a unique and pioneering Education Model in Sports, that aims to respond to the increase in demand for professionals specialized in the Sports Industry
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The two versions of the MBA of LALIGA have the same format, duration, syllabus and travels.
Saturdays: 09:00h – 15:00h
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Trips we offer with our international Master in Sports Management
Travel to the USA and the UK and experience the opportunity to visit the best sports venues in the world. Gain first-hand knowledge behind each event and broaden your horizons while living unique and unforgettable experiences. Take advantage of this opportunity to enhance your skills and improve your career prospects in the world of sport.



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Curriculum overview
What to expect on the course
Module 1 - MANAGEMENT IN THE SPORTS INDUSTRY: “Effective and Efficient Leadership”
- General Management: Strategic Management – Financial Management – Legal Management – Planning and Control – Human Resources
- Sports Industry Environment: Economic Analysis – Sports Environment – New Dimensions and Key Trends
Module 2 – THE NEW MARKETING: “Customer Experience Driven”
- Traditional Marketing: Strategic and Operational – Brand Management – Marketing Mix – Marketing Plan – Communication Plan – Market Research
- New Marketing: The Empathy Economy – Brand Activation – Shopper Marketing – Relationship Marketing – Experiential Marketing – Digital Marketing – Purpose Marketing
- Sports Marketing: Sponsorship – Strategic Alliances – Brand Activation in Sports
Module 3 – DIGITAL AND TECHNOLOGICAL DISRUPTION: “Capitalizing on the New Dimensions of the Sports and Entertainment Industry”
- Digital Transformation: Digital Economy - Business Management Models – New Management Skills – Web services applied to Sports Entities – eCommerce
- New Digital Technologies: Cloud - Blockchain – Analytics - Artificial Intelligence - Robotics
- Digital Strategy in Sports: Big Data – Harnessing the Fan
- Competitive Gaming and eSports
Module 4 – MEDIA AND ENTERTAINMENT: “The Power of On-brand Content”
- The Media: Media Environment – Media Plan – Public Relations – Audiovisual Rights
- Content: The Entertainment Industry – Business Models – Audience – Platforms – Creation – Production – Exploitation in the Digital Age – Distribution – Monetization
Module 5 – MAJOR SPORTS EVENTS: “Planning Optimization for Legacy”
- Sports Governance
- Sport Facilities: Venue Management – Operation – Technology and Security – Sustainability
- Sporting Events: Design – Production – Funding
- Sporting Mega-events: Sites and Hosting – Strategic Planning – Organization – Globalization – Urban Planning and City Marketing – Economic Impact – Long-term Legacy
Module 6 – INNOVATION AND ENTREPRENEURSHIP: “Inspired and Inspiring Leadership”
- Innovation: Innovation in Times of Transformation – Innovation in the Sports and Entertainment Industries – Generation of Ideas – Building Innovation Systems – Innovation Hubs
- Project Management: Methodologies – Tools – Complexity Mapping – Convergence Plan – Organizational Design – Business Plan – Risk Management – Monitoring and Controlling
Module 7 – 360º Case Studies
- LaLiga as a leading entity of transformation in the Football Industry.
- The 42 LALIGA teams (42 contexts, territories and models, differentiated and complementary).
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Our campus
Our MBA in Sports Management classes are held at LALIGA's headquarters in Madrid, where the most important decisions about Spanish football are made. Our students will have access to networking opportunities with LALIGA professionals.



Admission and Financing Process
Detailed information
Admission Process
- Step 1. Orientation interview with the Admissions Department
- Step 2. Submission of updated CV and Cover Letter
- Step 3. Interview with one of the Directors of the program
- Step 4. Analysis and internal study of the process
Entry requirements
- Our ideal student has a minimum of 5 years of experience and covers a position of command or coordination of projects and teams.
- Level C1 of English
Required Documentation
- Updated Curriculum Vitae.
- Two photocopies of the university degree (front and back): present the copies and the original for verification at LALIGA Business School, or send a certified copy by post.
- Academic certification: university degree (front and back), other certifications associated with the content of the program.
Loans and financing options
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Thanks to an agreement we have with Santander Universities (Grupo Banco Santander, sponsor of LaLiga), our eligible MBA students have the opportunity to finance their studies with a loan.
For further information:
- Contact: Alberto Muñoz Pulido (Director Office 4687, Santander Spain)
- Banco Santander Office: Arturo Soria, 187, 28043 Madrid
- Tel: +34 625 16 26 70
- Email: almunoz@gruposantander.es
International Payments
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To streamline the process and minimise associated costs, LaLiga Business School uses Flywire's online payment gateway for all students who need to make international payments in a currency other than the euro.
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Why did LaLiga decide to launch its own MBA in Sports Management?
The Sports and Entertainment Industry is facing sudden changes, and technology is creating significant growth opportunities. The Sports and Entertainment Industry has the potential for exponential growth. The big drivers of this change will be Digital Transformation, Innovation and Entrepreneurship both outside and inside institutions.
Starting this transformation process requires a deep understanding of current assets, as well as a vision for the future that will determine how sports and entertainment organizations will create innovative fan experiences and engage audiences across multiple media.
Do you share this vision with us? Do you want to learn how to create innovative and personalised experiences, and prepare yourself to be a leader of change in this new era of the Sports and Entertainment Industry? Enroll in LALIGA's MBA in Sports Management and join the change.


Why study an MBA in Sports Management at LaLiga in Madrid?
LaLiga has positioned itself as a benchmark in providing innovative concepts and creating new trends in parallel to the management of major global sporting competitions.
LaLiga Business School is the Educational Department of LaLiga. LaLiga's MBA in Sports Management is designed to bring you the best resources from the most dynamic and competitive industries, Football, Sports and Entertainment, and present them in a practical environment to complement your learning.
The “MBA of LALIGA” is an innovative global MBA. It is the first MBA designed with a specific focus on bringing together Sports and Entertainment as a Global Business.
Student profile: our students are the future leaders of the Sports and Entertainment Industry. Our candidates are ambitious professionals, who aspire to lead change to make a positive cultural impact.
LaLiga's Alumni have the added value of benefiting from a lifelong professional network. We support our students during and after their experience with LaLiga Business School.
Our commitment to quality is reflected in our policy of limiting the number of places available.
What is an MBA and what are its career benefits?

GROWTH PLAN FOR LALIGA AND CLUBS
LALIGA Impulso is the strategic agreement reached between LALIGA and the investment fund CVC to boost the overall growth of LALIGA clubs.
The LALIGA Impulso projects require clubs to restructure their organisation, expand their departments and create new ones, review their strategies, processes and work methods, prioritise innovation, and attract and retain talented individuals. LALIGA, as promoter of the project, supports the development of LaLiga Impulso also with training, through its Educational Department, LaLiga Business School.