BSc (Hons) Business of Football (Accelerated) at University Academy 92

The BSc (Hons) Business of Football degree has been developed through consultation with Manchester United FC, Salford City FC, Altrincham FC, the Manchester FA and the English Football League. This unique collaboration means you will understand the biggest challenges and greatest opportunities football clubs tackle in the evolving world of professional football, as well as the strategies used to transform clubs into multi-billion-pound enterprises. This course gives you a 360-view of the business side of football, with an in-depth insight into how clubs capitalise on current and emerging revenue streams.

Faculty: World of Sport  |  Duration: 2 years full-time (accelerated)  |  Study mode: full-time (accelerated)  |  Intake: September, January, April  |  Location: Manchester, England, United Kingdom

What you will study

Level 4: Sports Organisations and the Digital World; Sports Event Management; Sports Finance and Globalisation; Fan Engagement, Marketing and Commercialisation of Football. Level 5: Operational Excellence in Sport; Football Law, Ethics and Social Responsibility; Talent Identification, Analysis and Player Management; Football Policy and Community Development. Level 6: Leadership in Sports; Football Governance; New Trends in Sport Business Management; Project.

Career pathways

A Business of Football degree at UA92 will give you a deep understanding of the sport’s commercial and regulatory landscape and equip you with sought-after and adaptable skills. Whether working for a football club, sports agency, or governing body, professionals in this field manage various aspects of the football industry, including team management, marketing, finance, operations, and player negotiations.

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