Football is a global, multi-billion-pound business that shows no sign of slowing down. Bumper TV deals and huge transfer fees means more money than ever is flowing through the game, ensuring it’s vital that there are personnel ready to jump straight in and shape its future.
Degree overview
This in-depth programme is designed for those who wish to develop an appreciation of key areas shaping the current landscape of the football industry. The programme provides opportunities to engage in different aspects of football business including areas such as governance and regulation, consumer engagement, operational management and business development. From TV deals to player transfers, football is now a global, multi-billion-pound industry that is in need of more industry specific qualified individuals.
Career prospects
The programme has been developed for those with aspirations towards senior management positions within the core functional departments of the football industry, spanning financial and accounting roles or operational roles within football, including the ability to rise to senior managerial roles due to the management aspect of the degree. Graduates of the MSc Football Business degree have gone on to work in roles for such organisations as:
Academy Operations Administrator - Everton Football Club
Risk & Compliance Officer - Everton Football Club
CRM Executive - West Ham United Football Club
U-16s Women's Coach - West Ham United Football Club
Data Management Administrator - The FA
Director of UK Operations - Inter Sport Management
Influencer Marketing Manager - One Football
Senior Project Officer - Chelsea FC
*Price shown is for indicative purposes, please check with institution
January 2025
Undergraduate degree - minimum 2:2 (ideally a 2:1) or international equivalent
Applicants with a 2:2 should have some experience of studying or working in business or sports related areas.
English language qualifications: Applicants from non-majority English speaking countries will be asked for an English qualification which tests Speaking, Listening, Reading and Writing and will be asked to achieve an overall IELTS score of 6.5 (minimum of 6.0 in each section) or recognised equivalent.
GIS’s postgraduate programmes span areas like coaching, business and marketing, preparing students for careers in the global sports industry.
