About the programme
The FIFA Master - International Master (MA) in Management, Law and Humanities of Sport is a one-year programme that combines top-class academic teaching and practical case studies supplemented by guest lecturers and field visits. The programme is based on four distinct modules, which are undertaken at three of Europe’s leading institutions.
The FIFA Master is organised by the International Centre for Sports Studies (CIES) in cooperation with three universities, De Montfort University in Leicester (UK), SDA Bocconi School of Management in Milan (Italy) and the University of Neuchâtel (Switzerland).
Established in 2000, the FIFA Master was created to go far beyond classic management education. As an interdisciplinary course, it develops managers who combine knowledge, practical know-how and the open-mindedness required to navigate a sports industry that is evolving faster every day. The programme is continuously adapted to emerging challenges, from the integration of artificial intelligence to the critical human reflection needed to understand the contemporary world of sport.
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Format |
Full-Time |
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Contact Hours |
+-1000 |
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Location |
Leicester (UK), Milan (IT), Neuchâtel (CH) |
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Tuition |
25,000 CHF |
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Application Process |
Open from October to mid January |
Future sports leaders working in or connected to the sports industry
Around 30 per edition
Around 28 years old
English
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Programme Journey
Humanities of Sport Module
September - December
University
sport Management
Module
January - March
of Management
sports LAW
MODULE
April - June
Neuchâtel
sport Management
module
January - March
of Management
Final project
module
june-july
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Please note that the deadline for applying to the 28th Edition of the FIFA Master is midday (12pm) Central European Time on Friday, 8 January 2027.
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