The Alumni

Since 2004, more than 6000 students have taken the FIFA/CIES International Programme in Sports Management, which has gradually gained an excellent reputation in the countries where it is organised. In some of them, it is even informally considered as a mandatory training for certain jobs in the field of sport. In recent years, many graduates have gone on to professional careers in football and sport-related organizations at international, national and local levels.

130+

Nationalities

6000+

Alumni 

85%

Involved in the sports industry

70%

Involved in football

Alumni Employers Include

International Federations
Continental Organisations
National Federations
National Olympic Comitees
Regional Sports Associations
Sports Leagues
Sports Clubs
Government and Municipal Bodies
Anti-Doping Organisations
NGOs
Law Firms
Local Organisasing Committees and other event organisers 
Marketing and Media Companies
Educational Institutions

 

Testimonials

SOLOMON MUDEGE

Nelson Mandela University, South Africa
FIFA, Head of Development Programmes Africa

"The MANDELA/FIFA/CIES International Programme is a unique course which promotes good management principles while recognising the distinctive environment within the nation in which the course is offered."

AYONIKA PAUL

Pillai Institute of Management Studies and Research, India
Olympian Rio 2016, World Cup and Commonwealth Games Medallist in 10m Air-Rifle Shooting

"I have been an athlete since a young age and this course has given me insights into how sports are managed beyond the playing field."

GILDAS GNONSORO

Université Cheikh Anta Diop, Senegal
District Autonome de la Vallée du Bandama, Deputy Director of Youth, Sports and Leisure

"I am very satisfied with the content of the courses and the teaching qualities of the teaching staff. Since my return, I've been recommending the Programme to colleagues and friends who are looking to specialise in sports events, sports law, sports marketing and other areas."

KITSBELY ROJAS GARAY

Universidad Metropolitana, Venezuela
Federación Venezolana de Fútbol, Especialista de Competiciones Alto Rendimiento

"The professors are amazing. The guest speakers from CIES make us dream that we can also achieve successes from the course."

LOUIS KINZIGER

Sorbonne University Abu Dhabi, UAE
San Fernando Club Deportivo, President

"It is the best opportunity to support a change in your career, to launch it, or even just to learn about the very interesting domain of sports management."
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