MBA Football Industries at University of Liverpool

Programme overview

The Football Industries MBA (FIMBA) is the only MBA in the world dedicated to football and sports. Building on existing leadership and management disciplines, the programme also provides a critical awareness of the football industry and broader sports business landscape, enabling you to develop as a well-rounded executive in the field. Please note, if you’re applying for January 2027 entry, your course welcome starts on 25 January 2027.

Faculty: Faculty of Humanities and Social Sciences | Duration: 12 months full-time | Study mode: full-time | Intake: September 2027 | Location: Liverpool, England, United Kingdom

What you will study

The 12-month full-time programme consists of 12 compulsory modules, followed by an MBA Impact Project, selecting either a traditional academic enquiry (dissertation), strategic business plan, or working with an organisation as a consultancy based project. Compulsory modules in semester one include Football Economics and Analytics, International Football Industry, Leadership Theory and Practice, Marketing in the Digital Age, International Business and the Global Environment.

Career pathways

Recent graduates are working within Liverpool, the North West and across the world at organisations including:

Official programme page

Application information

Entry requirements

Professional experience MBA Candidates are normally expected to have a minimum of 3 years’ work experience in a professional or managerial capacity. This should be evidenced by providing a copy of your current CV detailing your experience and achievements to date (this may include examples of key projects, managerial responsibilities, or leadership). Please ensure that you include dates of employment and job titles on your CV.; English language: IELTS 6.5 overall, with no component below 6.0

Domestic applicants: GBP 29,000 a year (2027/28). full-time Source

International applicants: GBP 36,500 a year (2027/28). full-time Source

Intake: September 2027

Duration: 12 months full-time

Apply through the official page: https://theuniversityofliverpool.my.site.com/

Explore more study programmes

Business