MSc Football Business

Football is a global, multi-billion-pound business that shows no sign of slowing down. Bumper TV deals and huge transfer fees means more money than ever is flowing through the game, ensuring it’s vital that there are personnel ready to jump straight in and shape its future.

Degree overview

This in-depth programme is designed for those who wish to develop an appreciation of key areas shaping the current landscape of the football industry. The programme provides opportunities to engage in different aspects of football business including areas such as governance and regulation, consumer engagement, operational management and business development. From TV deals to player transfers, football is now a global, multi-billion-pound industry that is in need of more industry specific qualified individuals.

The football industry is one of many opportunities for budding professionals, and also poses numerous challenges on a personal and business level. Due to the unique nature of the football industry, it is essential to have the knowledge and experience to be able to deal with a range of ever-changing scenarios. This programme will allow students to be aware of the diverse and often unique situations that impact on the football business, as well as recognise best practice and ethical choices.

Career prospects

The programme has been developed for those with aspirations towards senior management positions within the core functional departments of the football industry, spanning financial and accounting roles or operational roles within football, including the ability to rise to senior managerial roles due to the management aspect of the degree. Graduates of the MSc Football Business degree have gone on to work in roles for such organisations as:

• Academy Operations Administrator - Everton Football Club
• Risk & Compliance Officer - Everton Football Club
• CRM Executive - West Ham United Football Club
• U-16s Women's Coach - West Ham United Football Club
• Data Management Administrator - The FA
• Director of UK Operations - Inter Sport Management
• Influencer Marketing Manager - One Football
• Senior Project Officer - Chelsea FC
• Head of Communications & Media - Toppfotball Kvinner

Standard entry requirements: Undergraduate degree - minimum 2:2 (ideally a 2:1) or international equivalent. Applicants with a 2:2 should have some experience of studying or working in business or sports related areas. Flexible entry requirements: Applications that do not meet the standard entry requirements but demonstrate relevant education and/or work and/or life experience in the course subject area are welcomed.