Course Name:
FIFA Master - International Master in Management, Law and Humanities of Sport
Institution:
CIES - International Centre for Sports Studies
Location:
Leicester, UK; Milan, Italy, and Neuchâtel, Switzerland
Price:
CHF 25,000.00
Info:
- Master
- Full-time
- 1 year
- September
- On Campus
- English
Organised by the International Centre for Sports Studies (CIES) in partnership with De Montfort University in Leicester (UK), SDA Bocconi School of Management in Milan (Italy) and the University of Neuchâtel (Switzerland), the FIFA Master in Management, Law and Humanities of Sport was created to promote management education within the sports world. It has grown to become a top graduate programme developing all-round managers who can cope with the increasingly complex world of sport.
Program Description
The FIFA Master - International Master in Management, Law and Humanities of Sport
The FIFA Master in Management, Law and Humanities of Sport was recently ranked as the #1 Postgraduate Sport Management course in Europe for a record twelfth time in the new influential 2024 SportBusiness rankings.
The criteria used for the latest independent survey of academic courses around the world included alumni career paths, student satisfaction, diversity of course intakes, analysis of networking opportunities and wider university partnerships.
The FIFA Master combines a truly international and multi-disciplinary approach and this outstanding achievement demonstrates the quality of our graduates and the education they receive during their studies.
The impact of the FIFA Master reaches across all continents and nations, with over 90% of our 650+ FIFA Master graduates, and who represent 120+ nationalities - now working in the sports industry, organisations such as FIFA, IOC, UEFA, AFC, CAF, CONCACAF, FIBA, TEAM Marketing and Infront Sports.
A unique programme
The FIFA Master takes its graduates on a unique journey through three different European countries to study sport. Three distinguished universities in the UK, Italy and Switzerland, which are among Europe's most sports-oriented countries, have come together to provide a one-year programme that combines top-class academic teaching and practical case studies supplemented by guest lecturers and field visits. The course focuses on three key and inter-related aspects of sport - Humanities, Management and Law.
Developing unique people
The FIFA Master offers a dynamic international learning environment with around 25 different nationalities represented in each class of approximately 30 postgraduates selected each year.
The international multi-disciplinary approach provides postgraduates with the opportunity to learn a broad range of subjects and develop their analytical skills to better cope with the fast-changing trends in the sports industry.
For a unique industry
The FIFA Master offers a unique opportunity to meet top executives from high-level international sports federations, clubs, agencies and organising committees, enabling students to build up their own network of contacts - one of the keys to a successful career in sport.
FIFA MASTER ALUMNI
The FIFA Master provides each postgraduate with a unique and memorable experience of a lifetime. Therefore, when that year of our lives comes to an end, we all want to give something back to the programme that provided us with such a tremendous life changing experience.
Each graduate also becomes a member of the FIFA Master Alumni Association (FMA). The FMA plays a crucial role in connecting all alumni of the FIFA Master, helping to maintain lifelong bonds between graduates.
Criteria for applying
The FIFA Master seeks to attract a diverse profile of applicants, those who exhibit a variety of skills and accomplishments. This is in contrast to some courses which target one standard candidate profile. In order to create the most stimulating environment possible for all postgraduates, we consciously select a complementary student body, one that not only reflects a variety of backgrounds, cultures, and nationalities, but also a wide range of personal interests and professional ambitions.
The common characteristics of our postgraduates are demonstrated by leadership potential and a capacity to thrive in a rigorous academic environment.
All prospective candidates must:
- Have completed a full course of university study in any discipline and successfully obtained a degree by the application date.
- Have an excellent command of English, TOEFL minimum score of 100 Internet based test or IELTS minimum score of 7 (or demonstrate a level of proficiency).
- Have previous work experience.
- Have an international outlook.
- Be able to demonstrate an active level of involvement/interest in sport (not just as a participant but in the administration/management of sport).
- Be motivated and determined to succeed.
- Be flexible and able to meet the challenges of the course.
- Have extensive general knowledge and cultural awareness.
- Be able to work in a group (group work is a key part of the course).
- Optional: submit score from the Graduate Management Admission Test (GMAT) or GRE.
Please note that the deadline for applying to the 26th Edition (2025-2026) of the FIFA Master is midday (12pm) Central European Time on Friday, 10 January 2025. Only complete applications received by this date will be considered by the Scientific Committee. The selection process will take around 3-4 months. Accepted candidates will begin their course studies in September 2025.
Many thanks for your interest in our FIFA Master - International MA in Management, Law and Humanities of Sport, ranked No.1 Course in #Europe 2012, 2013, 2014, 2015, 2017, 2018, 2019, 2020, 2021, 2022, 2023 and 2024 by the SportBusiness Postgraduate rankings.