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MS Sports Administration (Global FΓΊtbol Management)
Transform your passion for sports into a successful career with the MSc Sports Administration (Global FΓΊtbol Management), where you’ll gain the leadership, business, and strategic skills needed to thrive in the fast-paced world of sports management.
Course Information
Attendance:
Full-timeStart Dates:
January, March, August, OctoberDuration:
1 yearCourse Overview
Step into the exciting world of sports management with the MSc Sports Administration, offered in partnership with St. Thomas University in Miami. This unique course provides students the opportunity to study at the home of Inter Miami, Chase Stadium, immersing them in a dynamic soccer stadium environment. Students will also undertake half of their modules on campus at St. Thomas University in Miami Gardens.
Designed for individuals eager to transform their passion for sports into a rewarding management career, the programme combines traditional business principles with specialised sports industry knowledge. Students gain the skills needed to navigate the ever-evolving landscape of sports administration and meet the growing demand for skilled professionals.
Course Content
Graduates will gain critical insight into high-level leadership and operational success, learning to interpret financial data, appraise club KPIs, and build strategies for managing organisations and talent effectively. Whether you dream of running a major sports team or leading innovative football enterprises, this degree provides the strategic acumen and practical skills needed to succeed in the competitive world of sports management.
For those aspiring to lead in international football, the programmeβs Global FΓΊtbol Management Specialisation offers a unique edge. You will explore commercial operations and project management within a football context, understand the financial mechanisms essential for club success, and learn how to manage match day revenues, broadcasting rights, and financial regulations. Additionally, students will delve into governance frameworks and data analytics to master consumer behaviours and fan engagement strategies across global markets.
Maria Hasler
GIS graduate
Senior Commercial Rights Manager at Arsenal FC
Entry Requirements
Admission to the programme requires a bachelorβs degree from an accredited institution, with the following required coursework or equivalents:
- A completed and signed university Application for Admission
- Official college and/or university baccalaureate transcripts from the institution where the degree was conferred
- An undergraduate degree with a GPA of 2.75 or higher
For more information, please contactΒ study@gis.sport
Applications for this course can be made via the St. Thomas University website. Click here to apply now
Scholarships
The Global Institute of Sport is proud to offer an extensive suite of scholarships to support outstanding students as they embark on their postgraduate study. From scholarships to aid our elite athletes, to attracting aspiring sports leaders, and scholarships which support inclusivity and diversity within the sporting industry, our scholarships are there to support students who want to make a meaningful difference to the future of the sporting world.
Career Prospects
This course offersΒ numerous career prospectsΒ within the dynamic and expanding sports and football industry. Careers in sports management and administration with some of the biggest sports organisations in the world, including NBA, NFL, UEFA and FIFA. This degreeΒ allows graduates to apply their specialised knowledge and skills in various facets of the football business globally.
Graduates of this program include:
- Andy ElisburgΒ – General Manager of Miami Heat, 3x NBA champion
- Dave GettlemanΒ – Former General Manager of New York Giants, 3x Superbowl winner
99 %
of our postgraduate graduates are either employed or in full-time study
79 %
are working or studying in sport
These discounts are open to any GIS, UCFB, Buckinghamshire New University, Vrije Universiteit Brussel andΒ University of East London graduate who has received and accepted an offer to study at the Global Institute of Sport.
15% fee tuition discount on all Master’s programmes.
In some instances, optionalΒ activities provided may carry an additional cost for participants (e.g. qualifications with external certification such as FA Coaching Badges). Any additional costs will be provided to students in advance of any such sessions running.
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