BA (Hons) International Football Business

Bachelor's degree

In London and Manchester

£ 9,250 VAT inc.

Description

Understand sport in an international context

The globalisation of football has been swift. Growing markets in the likes of Asia and the Americas mean an understanding of the sport in an international context opens many career paths in football business.

You will study the key drivers which fuel this rapid growth, including the nature of ‘fandom’, the development of the international football and sports industries and the implications of cultural differences linked to commercial deals. An understanding of how to bid for international events will also form part of this degree programme.

This course is available with a Foundation year for those who do not meet main entry requirements. Please see ‘Modules’ and ‘Entry Requirements’ sections on this page for further information, including UCAS codes.

Facilities

Location

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London
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Wembley Stadium, Wembley, HA9 0WS

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SeptemberEnrolment now open
Manchester (Greater Manchester)
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Etihad Stadium, Etihad Campus, M11 3FF

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SeptemberEnrolment now open

About this course

The minimum academic requirement for the degree course with Integrated Foundation Year is a 64 UCAS points.

Football is a multi-billion-pound global industry, and the sport industry as a whole is growing faster than GDP both in emerging and mature economies.

You will study the key drivers which fuel this rapid market growth including the nature of ‘fandom’, the development of the international football and sport industries, and the creation of a global strategy.

There are over 200 member associations around world who each govern and manage football in their respective countries. Therefore, you will examine the international licencing schemes and regulations of organisations such as UEFA, CONCACAF and FIFA, along with the implications of cultural differences linked to commercial and sponsorship opportunities.

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Subjects

  • Football
  • International
  • Research Project
  • Strategic
  • Football Business
  • International Finance
  • Strategic Management
  • Management Accounting
  • Stadium Management
  • Accounting
  • Finance
  • Managing Football Operations
  • Marketing
  • Accounting & Finance
  • International Football Business

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Faculty  Members

Faculty Members

teachers and administrators

Course programme

FOUNDATION
  • Preparing for Success: Knowledge and Creativity
  • Preparing for Success: Self Development and Responsibility
  • Inquiry Based Learning
  • Managing Football Operations and People
FIRST YEAR

Semester 1
  • Understanding Football Business
  • An Introduction to Marketing
Semester 2
  • Fundamentals of Accounting & Finance
  • Introduction to International Football Business
SECOND YEAR

Semester 1
  • International Football Business Analysis
  • Stadium Management
Semester 2
  • Research Methods
  • Intermediate Management Accounting
THIRD YEAR

Semester 1
  • Strategic Management
  • International Finance
Semester 2
  • Research Project
  • Strategic International Football Business

Additional information

International students

£14,950 per year

BA (Hons) International Football Business

£ 9,250 VAT inc.