This degree begins in August and is available full-time (one year)
Course overview
Step into the exciting world of sports management with the MSc Sports Administration, offered in partnership with St. Thomas University in Miami. This programme is crafted for individuals looking to transform their passion for sports into a rewarding career in management. By combining traditional business principles with specialised sports industry knowledge, students are equipped to navigate the ever-evolving landscape of sports administration and meet the increasing demand for skilled professionals.
For those aspiring to lead in international football, the programme’s Global Fútbol 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.
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.
This degree is available at our campus in Miami, USA. Located at the home of Inter Miami CF, Chase Stadium, you will be fully immersed in the surroundings of the MLS giants.
St. Thomas University (STU) is one of the South’s premier Catholic universities. It is a private, nonprofit institution committed to fostering students' academic and professional success and helping them become ethical leaders in the global community. Rich with cultural and international diversity, STU is a Miami Archdiocesan university, the only Archdiocesan university in Florida, and one of just 11 nationwide.
STU is currently leading a multi-year effort to make $123 million in improvements, its biggest expansion since its 1961 founding, including adding 400,000 square feet of new facilities, from a residence hall, to athletic fields, a new business school, and other projects.
Studying with GIS inspired me and set me up perfectly for my dream career in sport. I knew that the networking options that GIS would provide me would be like no other.
Modules
This course is delivered in partnership with St. Thomas University.
STU modules:
- Applied Research Methods (3 credits)
- Sports Ethics (3 credits)
- Seminar/Principles of Sports Administration (3 credits)
- Legal Aspects of Sports Administration (3 credits)
- Supervised Internship (3 credits)
GIS Modules:
- Leading Futbol Clubs & Organizations (3 credits)
- Futbol Fan Engagement (3 credits)
- Futbol Finance (3 credits)
- Futbol Operations Management (3 credits)
- Applied Strategic Development for the Global Sports Industry (3 credits)
Requirements overview
Admission to the programme requires a bachelor’s 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 contact study@gis.sport
Applications for this course will open soon. In the meantime, you can express your interest in studying by clicking here.
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
These discounts are open to any GIS, UCFB, Buckinghamshire New University, Vrije Universiteit Brussel and 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
If you’d like to extend your time with us, we’re pleased to offer all GIS graduates:
- 15% fee tuition discount on all Master's programmes
We're pleased to offer all UCFB and GIS business partners 15% fee tuition discount on all Undergraduate, Master's programmes.
In some instances, optional 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.
