UCFB’s Global Institute of Sport (GIS) offers groundbreaking master’s degree programmes in the football and sports industry. It utilises a global network of industry leaders and elite stadium venues in the UK, US, Canada and Australia.
GSI partners with VSI Executive Education (VSI) to deliver a world-leading executive portfolio. There are professional qualifications for all learners including graduates and sports business people. Also, the Industry Advisory Board boasts some of the top names in the world of sport.
Students enjoy excellent job prospects at GIS. More than 82% of master’s graduates are in employment within six months. Two thirds of those are working in the global sports industry.
Degree programmes cover three main areas:
- Business, Law and Finance
- Coaching and PE
- Media, Marketing and Events.
Students can study GIS’ pioneering master’s degrees either full- or part-time. There are online options too, making the institution a great place to master the football and sports industry.
Postgraduate
GIS offers current and aspiring sports professionals the chance to excel in the industry with a number of university degrees. This is alongside its world-class master’s degree and executive education portfolio.
Several specialist programmes are available. These cover leadership, business and coaching. They are delivered by some of the most experienced and respected individuals in the world of sport.
Brand new benefits to GIS students and alumni include:
- Access to short courses and professional qualifications including Leading Sporting Organisations and Professional Media Training. At a discounted price, these further enhance students’ skill sets
- Access to the La Liga Summit, where guest speakers include club officials, league representatives and coaches
- Oversight from the top Industry Advisory Board, meaning students benefit from an impressive network of sports executives from four continents
- Increased opportunities for cross-campus networking at Wembley, Etihad campus and online.
