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Business & management · CIES and partner universities

International Master in Sport (FIFA Master)

A postgraduate programme covering sport management, law and humanities, taught across partner universities in different countries. Popular with future governing-body and club executives.

About 10 months, taught in several countriestypical duration
3stages
5careers that list it
Internationalreach

How much does it matter?

It is a gate in the 2 roles marked Required below, and strongly preferred in 2 more.

Typical entry: Bachelor's degree and selection process.

Stages and topics

  1. Management: Governance, Finance, Marketing
  2. Law: Sport law, Contracts, Dispute resolution
  3. Humanities: History, Sociology, Ethics

Outlines are simplified. Confirm the current structure, eligibility and fees with the awarding body.

Sectors it supports

Careers that list it, by how much it matters

Required

Strongly preferred

Not needed

Recognition by region

RegionRecognition
United KingdomStrong
SpainStrong
GermanyStrong
ItalyStrong
FranceStrong
United States & CanadaRecognised
BrazilRecognised
Saudi Arabia & the GulfRecognised
IndiaRecognised
Nigeria & West AfricaRecognised

Recognition ratings are a general guide. Employers and regulators set their own requirements.