Education
THE FOUNDATION
Our Mission
To bridge the untapped athletic potential of the African continent with the highest standards of global performance. ASE Athletics creates lasting impact through education, research, and strategic industry partnerships. We don’t just train athletes—we shape the future leaders of sport.
At ASE Athletics, we believe that young professionals from across the globe deserve access to the kind of education that opens doors, not just classrooms. Our Certificate Programs, starting January 2026, are built to bridge ambition with opportunity, theory with application, and local passion with global access.
THE VISION
Our Outlook
Rooted in the academic excellence of the African School of Economics and anchored in Madrid and West Africa, ASE Athletics fuses elite sports education, data innovation, and international talent development. We believe in unlocking global opportunities for young professionals through programs that connect ambition with access, and theory with real-world application.
Over the course of 6 months (part-time, online or on-campus), you’ll engage in:
Live sessions with global faculty and sports professionals
Real-world case studies and project-based learning
Cross-continental exchange opportunities with international universities
Mentorships and career pathway support
Who the courses are aimed at:
People passionate about sports that want to learn about the sport management and discover this industry from other optical.
Students, for all careers, that are pursuing studies related to sport fields who wish to gain specialized knowledge in the industry.
Professionals already working or looking to enter the sports sector, who seek to deepen their understanding of the frameworks that shape the industry.
Athletes who want to expand their career opportunities, immerse themselves in the industry, and gain self-management tools.
Choose your track
Sports Management
Learn how to lead organizations, build events, manage talent, and navigate the commercial and ethical dimensions of modern sport. Perfect for aspiring managers and strategic thinkers ready to shape the business of sport.
Sports Data Analytics
Dive into performance metrics, scouting data, and predictive modeling. You’ll learn how to turn raw data into winning insights, using tools and methods applied by clubs, leagues, and media worldwide.
Sport Law
This Sports Law course is designed to provide participants, whether they are lawyers, students, athletes, or professionals currently working or aspiring to work in the sports industry, with a comprehensive understanding of the legal and organizational framework that governs the world of sports.
With a focus on both national and international dimensions, the course explores the global nature of the sports industry, which brings together diverse cultures, legal systems, and institutions. As such, it aims to break down barriers and build bridges of communication and cooperation across borders.
Real-World Impact
Capstone experience
To close the program, you’ll take part in a hands-on project, either by contributing to a collaborative research initiative with academic partners, or by stepping into the field for a real-world placement with one of our industry collaborators.
These aren’t just certificates. They are springboards to careers, to innovation, to a new role in the future of sport.