Join our growing global cohort of students studying our leading sports industry Master's degrees online at the Global Institute of Sport!

Study a Master's degree from anywhere in the world, with flexible learning options to suit your schedule. With GIS, you'll unlock access to a global network of students, alumni and industry professionals to maximise your opportunities and excel in the most exciting industry in the world.

  • Global Online Masters Taught by Sports Industry Experts
  • Access flexible learning online at a time convenient for you
  • Access our iconic campuses in the United Kingdom, United States, and Australia for face-to-face networking opportunities with faculty, students, alumni and partners from the sports industry
  • Gain mentorship with sports industry leaders from around the world
  • Access bespoke sports industry careers support from our Global Careers Coach
  • Grow your global network and #Mastertheindustry

At GIS 99% of 2023 graduates are either employed or in full-time study, with 79% working or studying in sport!

GIS Ranks Global Top 25 Sports Master’s Degrees

GIS is ranked in the prestigious SportsBusiness Magazine’s Global Top 25 Postgraduate Programmes, sharing the stage with the world’s most elite institutions.

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Our Global Delivery

One of the key advantages of our distance and distance with attendance degree courses is that you can study online wherever you are in the world as part of a global cohort. Delivered in a flexible format to suit your lifestyle that fits around your existing commitments provides the ultimate work-life balance. 

At GIS we enable you join our global network of sports professionals who are passionate about making a positive impact in the industry. Through our cutting-edge curriculum, industry connections, and collaborative learning environment, we prepare you to thrive in the dynamic and ever-evolving world of sports.

Find out more about joining our global cohort of students today! Find out more

Sports Business and Management Degree courses

  • Content delivered in live, pre-recorded and self-directed interactive sessions with a minimum of four live sessions across global time zones
  • Two of these sessions will be accessible in your time zone
  • Sessions will be delivered in the early evening (UK time) for the EMEA and the Americas regions, and morning (UK time) for the APAC region
  • All live content is also recorded to ensure you can review the content in your own time

Sports Coaching and Performance Degree courses

  • Content will be delivered in the form of some weekly live, pre-recorded, and self-directed interactive sessions
  • Live sessions will be available within your time zone
  • Sessions will be delivered in the early evening (UK time) for the EMEA and the Americas regions, and morning (UK time) for the APAC region
  • All live content is also recorded to ensure you can review the content in your own time
  • Online study is supplemented with in person teaching delivered as part of our distance with attendance study blocks
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Achieve Academic Excellence

Our distance and distance with attendance degrees are taught by the same industry experts who teach on our on-campus courses, with teaching delivered via our dedicated Online Hub which can be accessed anytime. 

They bring real-world insights and practical knowledge into the virtual classroom, ensuring that you receive a relevant and up-to-date education. Additionally, our strong network of industry partners and alumni opens doors to valuable internship and employment opportunities.

The main advantage of this master's degree online was certainly the flexibility. I was happy to be able to take classes at my own pace, with a schedule I could make up myself

Antoine RoexMSc Football Business graduate
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Studying online with the Global Institute of Sport | Mihir Pandya - NBA

If you want to work in the sports industry, GIS is the place to be! Put yourself out there and utilise all the networking opportunities available

Hayley CarsonFan Relations at Brentford FC - MSc Football Communications & Digital Marketing graduate

#MasterTheIndustry

At GIS 99% of 2023 graduates are either employed or in full-time study, with 79% working or studying in sport!

Take the first step towards an exciting and rewarding career in sports. Explore our Global Online Masters degrees today and join the Global Institute of Sport community. Together, we'll shape the future of the sports industry.

#MasterTheIndustry with GIS, learn more and get in touch today! Contact us
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