Bachelor of Science in

Sports Business Management

Duration: Experiential Year

  • Practical semester
  • + six-month internship

+ Three-year Academic Program

  • 4 academic semesters
  • + six-month internship
  • academic deep dive

Intake: Spring and Fall

Credits: Minimum 125 US / 180 ECTS

Location: Spain

The Bachelor of Science in Sports Business Management is designed to equip students with the knowledge, skills, and experience needed to excel in the global sports industry.

This program offers a comprehensive understanding of the management, business, and operational aspects of sports organizations and events. Students will gain expertise in sports marketing, finance, data analytics, legal frameworks, and the evolving landscape of sports, including e-sports and sustainable practices. Through experiential learning, applied projects, and internships, graduates will be prepared to lead in diverse roles across the sports sector, from managing professional teams to developing new business ventures in sports.

Practical semester

On-Campus Sports Business Labs

Internship

Six-months Sports Business Management Immersion

Experiential Year - Marbella campus

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Experiential Year

Marbella campus

Practical semester

On-Campus Sports Business Labs

Internship

Six-months Sports Business Management Immersion

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Semester 1

Sports Business Foundation at Marbella campus

Semester 2

Global Sports Management at Crans-Montana campus

Year 1: Marbella and Crans-Montana campus

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Year 1: Crans-Montana and Marbella campuses

Semester 1

Sports Business Foundation at Marbella campus

Semester 2

Global Sports Management at Crans-Montana campus

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Semester 3

Sports Marketing and Leadership

Semester 4

Internship

Year 2: Marbella campus

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Year 2: Marbella campus

Semester 3

Sports Marketing and Leadership

Semester 4

Internship

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Semester 5

Sports Operations & Sustainability (including 2 weeks in Abu Dhabi)

Semester 6

Academic Deep Dive Bachelor Dissertation + Electives

Year 3: Marbella campus

(including 2 weeks in Abu Dhabi)

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Year 3: Marbella campus

Semester 5

Sports Operations & Sustainability (including 2 weeks in Abu Dhabi)

Semester 6

Academic Deep Dive Bachelor Dissertation + Electives

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Sports Labs

In the Practical Semester at Les Roches, you’ll manage sports clubs, gaining hands-on experience and industry exposure to prepare for leadership roles in sports.

Sports Labs

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Program entry requirements

Sports work experience

Students with work experience in sports industry may be eligible for exemption from the Experiential Year, which is designed to meet the Swiss admission requirement of one year of relevant work experience. In this case, a vocational high school diploma or post secondary vocational studies may be eligible

Completed application form

With all pertinent supporting documents

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Academic requirements

Senior high school diploma and official high school transcripts are required. Documents are accepted in English for all campuses. Additionally, documents are accepted in French, German and Italian for our Swiss campus; and Spanish, Italian, French and Portuguese for our Spanish campus. Otherwise, an official notarized translation in the accepted languages of each campus will be required.

Admission assessment

By written exercise and interview. Prospective students should acquaint themselves with some aspect of the hospitality business – through internships, shadow opportunities, industry-related employment or informational interviews – before applying.

English language

Must be proficient enough for higher education studies. English language exam scores (issued within 24 months prior to the intended intake for admission consideration, unless Visa authority requires differently) are required for non-native speakers or those who have not spent the last two years in full-time English education.

English requirements

TOEFL
IELTS Academic
Cambridge
Duolingo
EmSAT Examination
70 internet based
Average 5.5 and minimum 5.0 in each component
FCE: grade A (minimum 160 points) CAE: grade C (minimum 160 points)
Score of 110, with no component under 100
Minimum of 1250 on English portion
Les Roches Switzerland: Code 9827 Les Roches Spain: Code B941 Les Roches Abu Dhabi: Code D883
Only tests taken/issued in an official IELTS testing center are accepted.
Only accepted at the Abu Dhabi campus

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