Liverpool,
United Kingdom
Type
Public
Degrees offered
Bachelor's Degree
PGCert in Business Administration (Football Industries) in Liverpool United Kingdom | University of Liverpool
University of Liverpool
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Liverpool United Kingdom
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Qualification
Graduate Certificate
Languages
English
Delivery Mode
On-Campus
Tuition (2025)
GBP
11,200
(c. USD14,999.15)
Attendance
Full-time
Full-time Duration
9 months
The Business Administration Certificate in Football Industries program offers MBA graduates (or international equivalents) the chance to specialize in football-focused MBA modules. The Football Industries MBA (FIMBA) remains the pioneering and exclusive MBA program in this field. Designed with a strong business orientation, it equips students for leadership roles in today's sports industry. Concentrating on the professional and commercial aspects of football, this program is ideal for those pursuing careers with clubs, governing bodies, or associated marketing, media, and sponsorship organizations worldwide.
Specialized football courses translate business principles into the football context. Students develop critical insights into football management, finance, and legal matters. The program emphasizes practical industry training through modules like Becoming a Football Executive and Sports Operations Management. Participants enhance analytical, problem-solving, creative, and decision-making capabilities. The Becoming a Football Executive module further develops career management strategies and refines professional communication skills.
Destination of Study
Subjects of Study
Language Requirements
English
IELTS 6.5
Qualification Requirements
It is essential that students already hold an MBA or equivalent postgraduate degree (which may be in any discipline) from a UK university or an equivalent professional qualification from a similar non-UK institution. Students who possess a Masters-level qualification in Business/Management/Finance may also be considered. Candidates are normally expected to have a minimum of 3 years of substantive managerial experience in the private or public sector, having managed budgets/people/projects. IELTS: (6.5 with no band less than 6.0).
Tuition
GBP
11,200