Università Cattolica del Sacro Cuore

Cattolica International

Sports Management

Organised in collaboration with Sportmaster Consulting Srl
Campus: Brescia
Campus: Milan
Intake: September 2026
Next intake: January 2026
School: Banking, Finance and Insurance Sciences | Economics and Law
School: Banking, Finance & Insurance Sciences | Economics
Duration: 3 years
Programme duration: 1 year
 
Language of instruction: English
Language of instruction: English
Total ECTS: 180
Total ECTS: 74
Edition: 3Edition: 3
 
 

 

The Sports Management programme is a 1-year Specialising Master taught entirely in English. The master is delivered in collaboration with Sportmaster Consulting Srl. You’ll gain both theoretical foundations and hands-on experience across the business, legal and governance aspects of sport, guided by industry mentors from leading clubs, federations and consultancies.

 

 

What makes this programme unique?
 

  • Industry-led mentorship: Personalised coaching from Sportmaster professionals, drawing on their experience in top national and international sports organisations.
     
  • Modular expertise: Five integrated areas—Strategy & Management; Accounting & Finance; Governance & Legal; Policies, Societies & Territories; and Electives—delivered through lectures, project work and guided field activities.
     
  • Practical work package: A capstone project and optional internship (10 ECTS) with clubs, federations (e.g. FIGC, FIB, FISI) or consulting partners, plus field-project work (4 ECTS) in collaboration with Sportmaster.
     
  • Extensive network: Connections with over 40 sports bodies—professional teams, leagues, development programmes and regulatory agencies—provide internship placements and project briefs.

 

 

How is the programme ranked?
 

  • Top 350 globally in Business & Management Studies

Source: QS World University Rankings by Subject 2025

 

 

What are the benefits of studying in Milan?


Studying Sports Management in Milan places you at the crossroads of Italy’s sport industry and business services. You’ll benefit from:

  • Professional proximity: Guest lectures, project briefs and internships with leading clubs, national federations and sports-focused consultancies headquartered in the city.
     
  • Event access: Opportunities to attend Serie A matches, international tournaments and major trade fairs—immersing you in the dynamics of sport management.
     
  • Strategic location: A global sports hub with easy links to European competitions, corporate sponsors and training centres, enabling seamless networking and career mobility.

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