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Program summaryThe Online Football Industries MBA (Online FIMBA) is an innovative digital MBA program specifically designed for the international football sector. This MBA curriculum maintains a strong business orientation, equipping students with the essential skills required for leadership roles in football and sports management.Program introductionOur Online FIMBA program provides participants worldwide with comprehensive insights into football-related challenges and the broader sports industry, fostering well-rounded growth as future sports executives through our triple-accredited Management School's training.This online program builds upon our prestigious on-campus Football Industries MBA, which has a 25-year legacy. Delivered as a two-year part-time course, it merges fundamental MBA coursework developed by our renowned faculty - covering subjects like leadership, financial management, and marketing - with specialized football-focused modules.The football-specific content has been crafted by academics from our Center for Sports Business, a premier institution for sports business research that brings professional knowledge and practical experience in areas including sports analytics, economics, governance, and financial management.
Candidates will normally be expected to hold a 2:1 Honours degree (which may be in any discipline) from a UK university, or an equivalent professional qualification from a similar non-UK institution. Non-graduates who possess extensive professional experience (more than 5 years) and/or a postgraduate qualification are encouraged to apply. Non Standard Entry - Non Standard entry relates to applicants who may not hold a degree or the required degree classification. We would still encourage applications if you have: Significant management experience (more than 5 years), Below 2:1 or no formal university degree, Substantial record of achievement in business and leadership (for example accredited training courses, learning & development courses). IELTS: 6.5 overall, with no component below 6.0. TOEFL iBT: 88 overall, with minimum scores of listening 19, writing 19, reading 19 and speaking 20. TOEFL Home Edition not accepted.