Football Industries MBA
Liverpool, UK
1–2 years
Full-time
MBA / Executive Master's
Course description
If you want to kick-start your career or up your game in football and sports industry, this programme is for you.
Football Industries MBA
Campus based (Liverpool) & Online
1year full time and 2 years part time
MBA
Where else but Liverpool
This is a city passionate about football and sports, with two Premier League football clubs less than 30 minutes from our campus.
MBA students will immerse themselves within the world of football during their studies, including visits to local football clubs, attending guest speaker sessions and networking with industry leaders from clubs including Everton FC, Liverpool FC, Brighton & Hove Albion as well as the English Premier League.
Generous Scholarships
For 2026 and 2027 we’re offering 50% scholarships to help cover the cost of tuition fees. Click 'Learn more' for more information about these scholarships.
Programme duration:
Campus based programme - 12 months (full-time)
Online programme - 24 months (part-time)
Programme start:
January and September for the campus-based programme
September for the online programme
Entry requirements:
Candidates will normally be expected to have a good undergraduate degree (which may be in any discipline) from a UK university, or an equivalent professional qualification from a similar non-UK institution.
Non-graduates who possess extensive professional experience (more than 5 years) and/or a postgraduate qualification are encouraged to apply.
Programme Overview
Founded over 25 years ago, Football Industries MBA (FIMBA) is the unique MBA dedicated to the global football industry. The programme features in the top 30 SportBusiness Global and top 5 European Postgraduate course rankings for 2025.
FIMBA supports MBA candidates’ holistic development into professionally trained football and sports executives, combining core MBA curriculum including modules in leadership, managing financial resources and marketing alongside specialist football modules.
The course has been specially designed by our Centre for Sports Business, a global centre of excellence for sports and football business taught postgraduate programmes, research and executive education.
Students will not only learn from our world-class academic staff who bring expertise from sports analytics, economics, governance and finance but also gain invaluable insights directly from top industry leaders such as Premier and European League football club CEOs and top executives from governing bodies.
Additionally, and a highlight for our MBA candidates is the option to attend our European study trips that have previously included Madrid, Milan and Barcelona as well as FIFA and UEFA in Switzerland.
Specialist Football Modules
With football-specific modules in management, finance, and law, you will develop a deeper understanding of global football and sports from a business perspective.
For example, through the Becoming a Football Executive module, students can have the opportunity to apply theory to practice to solve practical management problems within the sport business context. Using a management simulation at a local football club, students will improve their self-awareness, strategic networking, and crisis management skills – all essential attributes within the football and sports world.
Online FIMBA students are also invited to attend this week-long module in person (or online) alongside their on-campus peers, which is an excellent opportunity to explore Liverpool, a hotbed for football clubs and sports organisations in the North-West of England.
Where it takes you
Our alumni are working for football and sports clubs, governing bodies, media, and commercial organisations across the world including:
FIFA
UEFA
Celtic FC
Everton FC
FC Seoul [(South Korea)
Liverpool FC
The (English) Football League
The Premier League
Women In Football
Read our alumni stories through 'Learn more'.
What our MBA students say
A truly global experience, our students come from across the world to study for their MBA. Some work in sports and want to advance their careers within the industry, others in sectors including finance and consultancy. What they all share is their love and passion for football and sports.
Wherever you are in the globe, our FIMBA programmes will enable you to achieve your dream career in football and sports industry. Discover more about our Football Industries MBA by clicking the 'Learn more' button.
