{"id":44168,"date":"2025-06-03T17:14:29","date_gmt":"2025-06-03T15:14:29","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/cruyffalumni.org\/johancruyffinstitute-2026\/johan-cruyff-institute-escola-pia-program\/"},"modified":"2026-08-15T00:37:41","modified_gmt":"2026-08-14T22:37:41","slug":"johan-cruyff-institute-escola-pia-program","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/johancruyffinstitute.cruyffalumni.org\/en\/the-magazine\/latest-news\/johan-cruyff-institute-escola-pia-program\/","title":{"rendered":"Johan Cruyff Institute and Escola Pia launch the first Higher vocational training program in Administration and Finance oriented towards Sport Management"},"content":{"rendered":"<h2 class=\"ai-optimize-6\">Both institutions have signed a collaboration agreement to offer this pioneering program in Spain. The course will follow a blended online format, including in-person sessions and company visits<\/h2>\n<p class=\"ai-optimize-7 ai-optimize-introduction\">\n<p class=\"thevelop-dropcap\"><a href=\"https:\/\/johancruyffinstitute.cruyffalumni.org\/en\/about-us\/\">Johan Cruyff Institute<\/a> and <a href=\"https:\/\/escolapia.cat\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Escola Pia de Catalunya<\/a> have signed a collaboration agreement to offer a new Higher vocational training program in Administration and Finance oriented towards Sport Management\u2014the only program of its kind in the country.<\/p>\n<p class=\"ai-optimize-8\">This strategic alliance combines Escola Pia\u2019s expertise in vocational training with the international track record of <a href=\"https:\/\/johancruyffinstitute.cruyffalumni.org\/en\/about-us\/\">Johan Cruyff Institute<\/a> in the field of <a href=\"\/?cat_ID=23\">sports management<\/a>. The result is an innovative program designed for individuals passionate about sports who want to acquire the technical and strategic skills needed to lead sports organizations.<\/p>\n<div class=\"responsive-video\"><iframe src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/nUJl0XOUdqw?si=7g35xys1i4r88720\" frameborder=\"0\" allowfullscreen> width=&#8221;560&#8243; height=&#8221;315&#8243; frameborder=&#8221;0&#8243; allowfullscreen=&#8221;allowfullscreen&#8221;><\/iframe><\/div>\n<h2 class=\"ai-optimize-9\">A real-world curriculum for tomorrow\u2019s sports industry leaders<\/h2>\n<p class=\"ai-optimize-10\">Structured as a flexible and dynamic blended online program, it includes in-person sessions and company visits. The curriculum combines core principles of administration and finance with specialized content in <a href=\"https:\/\/johancruyffinstitute.cruyffalumni.org\/en\/programa\/specialized-diploma-in-sport-management-online-2\/\">sports management<\/a>, including <a href=\"https:\/\/johancruyffinstitute.cruyffalumni.org\/en\/programa\/specialized-diploma-in-sport-marketing-online\/\">sports marketing<\/a>, fan engagement, sponsorship, <a href=\"https:\/\/johancruyffinstitute.cruyffalumni.org\/en\/programa\/course-in-sport-event-management-online\/\">event organization<\/a>, and sports leadership, among others. The program is designed to offer rigorous, practical learning that can be applied from day one.<\/p>\n<p class=\"ai-optimize-11\">The new Higher vocational training program in Administration and Finance oriented towards Sport Management will begin in September 2025. It will include visits and hands-on workshops at some of the most prominent sports institutions in Catalonia.<\/p>\n<div id=\"attachment_44782\" style=\"width: 650px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><img data-dominant-color=\"898582\" data-has-transparency=\"false\" style=\"--dominant-color: #898582;\" decoding=\"async\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-44782\" class=\"wp-image-44782 size-large not-transparent\" src=\"https:\/\/johancruyffinstitute.cruyffalumni.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/Foto-1.webp\" alt=\"\" width=\"640\" height=\"426\" srcset=\"https:\/\/johancruyffinstitute.cruyffalumni.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/Foto-1.webp 724w, https:\/\/johancruyffinstitute.cruyffalumni.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/Foto-1-284x400.webp 284w, https:\/\/johancruyffinstitute.cruyffalumni.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/Foto-1-369x520.webp 369w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 640px) 100vw, 640px\" \/><\/p>\n<p id=\"caption-attachment-44782\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Carles Ruiz, Director of Escola Pia and Albert Romans, General Manager of Johan Cruyff Institute<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<p class=\"ai-optimize-12\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.linkedin.com\/in\/albertromans\/?originalSubdomain=es\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Albert Romans<\/a>, General Manager of <a href=\"https:\/\/johancruyffinstitute.cruyffalumni.org\/en\/about-us\/\">Johan Cruyff Institute<\/a>, emphasized the importance of this alliance: \u201cThis agreement represents a unique opportunity to bring sports management closer to younger generations from the foundation of their education. We firmly believe that sports require well-prepared professionals at all levels, and this new training program is an excellent entry point to begin a career in this exciting sector. We share with Escola Pia the vision of transformative education, connected to the real world and to the values of sport.\u201d<\/p>\n<p class=\"ai-optimize-13\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.linkedin.com\/in\/carlosguillen82\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Carlos Guillen<\/a>, Director of Escola Pia Online, stated that this new program \u201cresponds to the emerging demands of the job market related to sports management.\u201d He also noted that \u201cthe growing trend of online learning in vocational education has been a key factor in shaping this training offer.\u201d<\/p>\n<p class=\"ai-optimize-14\">With the aim of providing information to interested students, Johan Cruyff Institute and Escola Pia Online held a webinar. The session featured <a href=\"https:\/\/www.linkedin.com\/in\/victorjv\/?locale=es_ES\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">V\u00edctor Jord\u00e1n<\/a>, Academic Director of Johan Cruyff Institute, and <a href=\"https:\/\/www.linkedin.com\/in\/carlosguillen82\/?originalSubdomain=es\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Carlos Guill\u00e9n<\/a>, Director of Escola Pia Online. During the session, attendees were able to learn about the program in detail, including its structure and hybrid methodology. In addition, the admission process, academic pathways, and career opportunities were explained.<\/p>\n<div style=\"padding: 56.25% 0 0 0; position: relative;\"><iframe style=\"position: absolute; top: 0; left: 0; width: 100%; height: 100%;\" title=\"Sessio\u0301 Informativa Online - Cicle Formatiu de Grau Superior en Administracio\u0301 i Finances orientat a Gesti\u00f3 Esportiva\" src=\"https:\/\/player.vimeo.com\/video\/1094327369?badge=0&amp;autopause=0&amp;player_id=0&amp;app_id=58479\" frameborder=\"0\"><\/iframe><\/div>\n<p><script src=\"https:\/\/player.vimeo.com\/api\/player.js\"><\/script><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Both institutions have signed a collaboration agreement to offer this pioneering program in Spain. 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