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Sports Management

Program Presentation

What does the Sports Management program consist of?

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Program Presentation

What does the Sports Management program consist of?

The CEU San Pablo University and the University of California, Riverside (UCR) offer you a unique academic and professional experience in the United States. If you are studying Nutrition, Physiotherapy or Journalism, you can complete your degree at CEU and obtain a Postgraduate Diploma in Riverside, California, one of the most prestigious universities on the West Coast.

In addition, you will have the opportunity to do professional internships in the US, broadening your international profile and improving your employability in the global market.

Basic information

CEU degree to which you are applying
  • Human Nutrition and Dietetics
  • Physical Therapy
  • Journalism
International degree

Postgraduate Diploma in Sports Management
The University

University of California, Riverside (UCR), USA

Riverside, California, USA
Length

3 to 9 months
Language

English
Modality

On-site
Program features and benefits

Sports Management

Designed for students in their final years of study, this program can be taken during the last summer of your degree or after completing your bachelor's degree. Based on the 4+1 model (bachelor's degree + postgraduate diploma), it combines advanced academic training with practical experience in a highly competitive international environment.

Advantages:

  • Double international degree from CEU-UCR.
  • Academic training and professional internships in the US.
  • Affordable university accommodation in Riverside.
  • Development of global skills and enhancement of your professional profile.
  • Access to OPT, with the possibility of working in the US for up to 12 months.

Program structure

The program includes the Postgraduate Diploma in Sports Management, an unpaid professional internship, and the course Analyzing the American Workplace, designed to help you adapt to the US work environment.

This specialization has been selected for its versatility and application in multiple professional sectors, aligning with the interests and career opportunities of the participating degrees.

Optional Practical Training (OPT)

Participants may apply for OPT, which allows them to work in the US for up to 12 months after completing the program.

Provides strategic training in nutritional planning for sports, team management, and leadership in high-performance environments, expanding the profile toward sports nutrition consulting and health program management.

It offers a specialization track focused on sports rehabilitation, work in international performance clinics, and collaboration with professional coaches and teams, improving employability in global sports contexts.

It allows students to develop skills in sports communication and marketing, event coverage, international media management, and content creation for digital platforms, opening doors in the field of sports information and corporate communication for sports organizations.

The University

University of California, Riverside (UCR)

University of California Riverside UCR
The University

University of California, Riverside (UCR)

A member of the prestigious University of California system, UCR is recognized for its excellence in research in the following fields: Biotechnology, Engineering, Social Sciences, and Communication. Its international reputation places it in prominent rankings such as U.S. News, Times Higher Education, and QS World Rankings.

  • #88 in National Universities (U.S. News 2022)
  • #33 in Top Public Schools (U.S. News 2022)
  • #184 in US College Rankings (THE 2022)

The city of Riverside, near Los Angeles, offers a dynamic environment with multiple opportunities in the business and technology sectors.

Admission conditions

Find out about the academic and administrative requirements for enrolling in the Sports Management program and participating in this unique educational experience.

Academic level

Be enrolled or have completed a degree at CEU San Pablo University.

English level

Intermedio-alto:

  • TOEFL: at least 550 PBT / 80 iBT 
  • IELTS: at least 6.5 
  • Duolingo: at least 100 
Required documents
  • Academic transcript
  • Updated resume
  • English test scores
  • F-1 visa documentation (passport, I-20 forms, I-94, financial support, etc.)
Application deadlines
  • Fall 2025: May 30
  • Winter 2026: October 31
  • Spring 2026: January 31

Economic conditions

We invite you to learn about the financial conditions of the international program. Find out about the approximate costs of participation, including tuition and accommodation.

Coste estimado del programa

El precio medio para obtener un Postgraduate Diploma en la Universidad de California Riverside es de 19.760 USD. Este importe se actualiza anualmente por UC Riverside.

Exclusive discount for CEU students

The University of Riverside offers an exclusive discount for students of the CEU San Pablo University, ranging from $1,000 to $2,000 (approximately €900 to €1,800) depending on the program selected and the academic year.

Housing

Students will have the option of staying in Riverside university residences, at an approximate cost of $500 per month (approximately €450) for the 2025-2026 academic year. This option is convenient due to the high cost of accommodation in the area.

Need more information?

Técnico de Internacionalización

Ms. Beatriz González-Buendía García

Vicerrectorado de Internacionalización Tel: (+34) 915 14 01 05 Ext. 15240