FIFA Master - International Master in Management, Law and Humanities of Sport

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 eleventh time in the new influential 2023 SportBusiness rankings.

This unprecedented achievement now firmly establishes the FIFA Master as one of the most respected in international sports business education.

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.

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.

With over 90% of our 600+ FIFA Master graduates, and who represent 120+ nationalities - now working in the sports industry, the impact of the FIFA Master reaches across all continents and nations.

THE APPLICATION DEADLINE FOR THE 25TH EDITION (2024-2025) OF THE FIFA MASTER IS NOW OVER

Submitted applications will be reviewed by the Scientific Committee. The selection process will take around 3-4 months.

Applications for the 25th Edition of the FIFA Master will no longer be accepted under any circumstances.

For those of you who would like to apply in the future, the online application form for the next edition of the FIFA Master will be available as of early October 2024.

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.

On top of these opportunities, 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.

The FIFA Master seeks to attract a diverse profile of applicants, 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 learning environment possible for all postgraduates, we carefully select a complimentary student body and 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 7.5;
• 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 an extensive general knowledge and culture;
• Be able to work in a group (group work is a key part of the course);
• Recommended: submit score from the Graduate Management Admission Test (GMAT) or GRE.

THE APPLICATION DEADLINE FOR THE 25TH EDITION (2024-2025) OF THE FIFA MASTER IS NOW OVER

Submitted applications will be reviewed by the Scientific Committee. The selection process will take around 3-4 months.

Applications for the 25th Edition of the FIFA Master will no longer be accepted under any circumstances.

For those of you who would like to apply in the future, the online application form for the next edition of the FIFA Master will be available as of early October 2024.

For further information you can visit our website or find us on LinkedIn, Instagram, Twitter, Facebook and YouTube.

Please visit our website to find out more details about the various scholarship that are available.

The course fees are: CHF 25,000

These fees cover all tuition and course material. In addition, a conservative estimate
of living costs is CHF 25’000.- for the whole period of study (covering basic food and
accommodation costs in the three countries, insurance coverage that may be
compulsory for NON-EU citizen, visa costs, residence permit taxes for Switzerland,
matriculation costs at universities and personal costs between countries).

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