Global Institute of Sport (GIS) is the leading study destination opted for by students for master’s degrees in the sports industry. GIS comprises a global network of industry leaders and premier stadium venues, which help drive the world of sport to new heights. Current and aspiring sports industry professionals can choose from the numerous graduate and specialist programmes spanning business, coaching and marketing.
Students can study online globally, allowing students the flexibility to organise their studies around their training, work or life commitments.
Brand new from 2024, students can choose to study a Postgraduate Diploma in International Football Business on-campus at GIS’ Brussels campus at RSC Anderlecht’s Lotto Park stadium.
All students also have access to GIS’ iconic stadium hubs in Wembley Stadium, London; Chase Stadium, Miami; Red Bull Arena, New York; BMO Field, Toronto; and Melbourne Cricket Ground. GIS hosts annual Global Sports Summits, guest speaker sessions, networking events, and other enrichment opportunities these stadium hubs.
Students that choose a distance with attendance degree have the option to study a one-week residential in London, UK; Miami, USA; or Melbourne, Australia as part of the largely distance programme.
Brand new from 2024, students can also opt to study a GIS online degree whilst they train and play football in Dubai in an academy setting with GIS partner The Player.
In total students and alumni of GIS have unique access to six stadium locations globally across the UK, Belgium, USA, Canada and Australia. The iconic Wembley Stadium, named as a ‘home of football’ globally, provides an inspiring learning environment.
GIS’ mantra, ‘driven by sport, powered by industry’ sees students working with some of the biggest names and organisations in an exciting and dynamic industry.
As a specialised education provider located in some of the world’s most exciting sporting cities and built around some of the world's most iconic stadiums, GIS provides superb preparation for its students to launch a successful career in the global sports industry, equipping them with the skills, knowledge and network to make a positive impact in the world of sports.
Each student is assigned a dedicated Global Careers Manager who provides individual support and guidance. Students can participate in sports mentorship courses and attend industry-focused workshops and targeted networking sessions to build a professional profile before completing their programme.
The world of opportunities is vast, and GIS is there at every step of the journey to help its students reach their career goals. From executive guest speakers to professional mentoring courses, interview training, CV writing and much more, the benefits of postgraduate study at GIS make its graduates highly desirable to future employers.
The institute enjoys a very high graduate employment rate, with 99 per cent of graduates in full-time work or employment within nine months of completing their studies, and almost 80 per cent of graduates working in the sports industry.
GIS specialises in delivering leading distance and distance with attendance postgraduate sports programmes that embed its students into key roles within the global sports industry, with access to iconic stadiums in the UK, Belgium, USA, Canada and Australia.
Brand new from 2024, students can choose to study a Postgraduate Diploma in International Football Business on-campus at GIS’ Brussels campus at RSC Anderlecht’s Lotto Park stadium.
Students can also opt to study a GIS online degree whilst they train and play football in Dubai in an academy setting with GIS partner The Player.
Since its foundation, GIS has enjoyed rapid and sustained growth, which can be seen as a markedly improved performance in various assessment metrics and ranking tables.
The institute has been recently recognised for the quality of its curriculum, being named in the Top 40 Postgraduate Programmes for a second consecutive year by SportsBusiness Magazine.
The school’s Master’s degree in International Sport Management made a significant climb in the global rankings compared to last year’s figures, moving up from 34th to 23rd best in the world and 7th best in Europe - an improvement of six places.
Its teaching staff continually strive for excellence, focusing on areas like sustainability, fan engagement, marketing and sponsorship, placing the institute among the world’s best providers of sports master’s programmes.
99 percent of GIS alumni are in employment within 9 months and almost 80 percent are working in the sports industry.
10,07,845 Undergraduate Fees are for indicative purposes, check with institution for details
11,85,275 Postgraduate Fees are for indicative purposes, check with institution for details
13,07,474 Living costs Source: Top Universities
8,75,354 To live on campus Source: Top Universities
GIS offers opportunities to study globally online or in a distance with attendance format with access to stadiums in the UK, the USA and Australia. Course fees vary by degree and can be found on the GIS website.
GIS students are responsible for paying their tuition fees and covering all living expenses during their studies. There are various ways of doing this, from self-funding and tuition fee loans to scholarship and bursary options.
UK students are generally eligible for a postgraduate tuition fee loan, with different UK regions offering different funding packages. Students should apply in the region where they usually reside rather than the region in which they will be studying. As a guide, 2023/24 funding packages are as follows:
EU nationals with settled status in the UK may qualify for a UK Student Finance loan and can also look for external funding options in their own country.
International students can self-fund or pursue external funding opportunities to cover tuition fees. Tuition fees are payable in semesterly or monthly instalments.
The institute offers a suite of scholarships to provide partial funding support for postgraduate students. From elite athlete scholarships and sports leadership awards to inclusivity and diversity grants, there are many options for students to pursue.
Entry requirements vary across GIS’s portfolio of master’s degree programmes and typically include both academic requirements and English language qualifications.
GIS’ standard entry requirements are:
Coaching and analysis degrees also require additional industry qualifications and/or experience.
Applications that do not meet the standard entry requirements but demonstrate relevant education and/or work and/or life experience in the course subject area are welcomed.
Eligibility will be assessed on the basis of the information provided in the application – in particular the personal statement.
Students at GIS benefit from world-class postgraduate tuition, delivered by some of the most dynamic and diverse educators within the global sports industry, informed by the school’s network of industry professionals. Teaching staff have a wealth of experience and knowledge accumulated from years of professional work and can effectively communicate their expertise to students of all backgrounds.
Students can choose from several programmes spanning many aspects of the sports industry, including coaching, analysis, business, marketing, communications, and agency.
With many iconic GIS locations in the UK, Belgium, USA, Canada and Australia that include some of the best stadiums in world sports, students can expand their network by meeting face-to-face with the school’s alumni and professional partners from the sports industry.
GIS also offers a range of online programmes, enabling students to gain a master’s degree from anywhere in the world, with flexible learning options organised around existing work or personal commitments.
GIS is a dynamic modern institute with a groundbreaking portfolio of master’s degree courses that provide a gateway for students aiming to build a career in the exciting global multi-billion-pound sports industry.
Programmes are available to study online include:
• MSc Football Business
• MSc Football Communications & Digital Marketing
• MSc International Sport Management
• MSc Performance Analysis In Football
• MA Sports Agency
• MSc Sports Marketing & Media
All GIS students can gain a unique and immersive learning experience at the school’s state-of-the-art stadium facilities for annual global sports summits, guest speaker sessions, networking opportunities and live sports access.
These include London’s Wembley Stadium, Miami’s Chase Stadium and Melbourne Cricket Ground.
Students can study the following distance (with attendance) programmes at these locations:
MSc Football Coaching & Analysis
Students learn to use statistics and analysis to assess and enhance player performance, from fitness and skills development to strategy and psychological resilience.
PGCert Football Coaching & Analysis
This programme covers many aspects of football coaching and coaching philosophies, preparing students for professional work in top clubs worldwide.
Brand new from 2024, GIS students can study the following degree on-campus at GIS Brussels, which is located at RSC Anderlecht’s Lotto Park:
Students can also opt to study a GIS online degree whilst they train and play football in Dubai in an academy setting with GIS partner The Player.
Wembley, London, UK
