Master's Degree in Sports Business Management

USFQ is the number one university in the QS ranking in Ecuador and one of the best universities in Latin America; and beyond being a globally recognized academic institution, we are agents of change, committed to promoting sustainability, equity, and human development at all levels of sports management.

Our program will lead the way towards a more professionalized sports management and oriented towards the well-being of society, forging a future where sports not only entertain but also inspire and transform lives.

During the training process, our students will have access to:

• State-of-the-art infrastructure with the best connectivity and environment for researching, studying, working, and networking.
• Researcher professors with experience in both industry and academia
• Adaptive approach to the time and individual needs of students, allowing them to manage their learning efficiently to reconcile it with other personal or professional responsibilities.
• Global Vision to drive the positive transformation of the world of sports, enabling them to be better prepared to face emerging challenges and contribute to sustainable development and the professionalization of sports at a national and international level.
• Partnerships with:
  • Penn State University.
  • Gaias Europa by USFQ.
  • Glion.
  • Les Roches.
  • Disney International College Programs.

Graduates of the Master's program in Sports Business Management will be able to:

• Apply fundamental knowledge about the sports industry and its management.
• Use tools and techniques for effective management of sports companies and organizations in areas such as finance, marketing, human resources, operations, technology, and communication.
• Apply ethical and legal principles related to sports management.
• Solve problems and make decisions in complex and changing situations.
• Develop strategic and tactical plans for the management of sports companies and organizations.
• Promote rights, equality, interculturality, and critical and creative universal thinking in their professional performance.
• Promote human rights and dignity, including cultural and gender diversity.
• Promote equal opportunities and social inclusion in the sports world.
• Value the culture and history of sports and its protagonists, promoting their preservation and enrichment.
• Align sustainable business and management practices responsibly with the environment and society in general.

USFQ alumni receive a 10% discount.

Payments with credit or debit card through our Online Payment Button.

• We accept all national and international cards.
• Cards issued by Diners Club, Banco Guayaquil, Banco Pichincha, Banco Bolivariano, Banco Produbanco, and Banco del Austro can defer payments.
• In semester or academic period payments, you can defer up to 6 months interest-free.
• This program has 3 (three) academic periods, therefore, the total program can be paid in 3 (three) equal installments and each can be deferred up to 6 months interest-free. Payment dates will coincide with the start of each academic period. (verify dates in the program's Academic Calendar).
• In yearly payments, you can defer up to 12 months interest-free.

Payments through transfer or deposit to the following details:

• Account Holder: Universidad San Francisco de Quito USFQ.
• Tax ID: 1791836154001
  • Banco Pichincha: Current Account No. 3407330004
  • Banco Bolivariano: Current Account No. 5075003350
• For the corresponding registration, upload the receipt on the Online Payment Button.

Payments at Treasury windows: available from Monday to Friday from 08:30 AM to 06:00 PM

For information on direct financing plans with USFQ write to the email: plandefinanciamiento@usfq.edu.ec

For information on other payment methods write to the email: tesorería@usfq.edu.ec

Scholarships:

According to the Scholarship Guidelines of the program, 2 partial scholarships will be awarded according to the following criteria:

• The first corresponds to the score obtained in the admission process based on academic criteria. That is, 50% scholarship on the value of fees for the best applicant during the admission process.
• The second corresponds to the financial analysis of the candidate and the social criteria that will be determined during the admission process. That is, 25% scholarship on the value of fees for the applicant who requests financial support, is an athlete, or belongs to vulnerable populations.

Basic:

To enroll in the program, the applicant must send the following documentation in digital format to the email of Santiago Tapia stapia@usfq.edu.ec. If any requirement is missing, they will not be able to participate in the process:

• Confirmation of payment made through the system (screenshot) and complete application request, with signature and photograph of the applicant (review process at Graduate Admissions).
• Third-level degree in Business Administration, Gastronomy, Hospitality and Hotel Management, among others issued by an accredited university in the country.
• Registration of the degree with SENESCYT (applies to national and foreign universities).
• Knowledge of the English language, equivalent to at least level B1 of the Common European Framework (determined by the USFQ English placement exam or by TOEFL, IELTS, or Cambridge certificate. Certificates must not be more than two years old at the application date).
• Official transcript of grades.
• Degree certificate with grade (except for USFQ Alumni and foreign universities).
• Copy of identification card or passport.

Specific:

Once the application stage is passed, send the following specific requirements digitally to complete the selection stage, to the email of Doménica Aguirre posgrados.hsp@usfq.edu.ec

List all additional requirements authorized in the program proposal:

• Resume/CV.
• One (1) professional recommendation letter.
• Letter of motivation.
• Interview with the program director.