FAQ

You need to gather all necessary documents (Copy of ID/Passport, Bachelor Certificate, Letter of motivation, CV), then go to the-fba.com/apply/ and follow the steps.

If you want to become a Candidate of The Football Business Academy, you need to be in possession of:

• A bachelor degree or a minimum of 3 years of work experience
• A good level of conversational English

You also need to have a strong motivation and be interested in the business of football.

The length of our Professional Master Degree is 12 months. You can either start in September or March.
At the end of the 12 months, you will get The Professional Master in Football Business Degree which is worth 60 ECTS credits.

In total, The Football Business Academy program costs 30’000 CHF and includes all of the following benefits:

• Business event pass for an unparalleled networking opportunity
• Accommodation during Networking Week
• Guaranteed internship in a football club, federation or football related company
• Transport and accommodation during Field Trips in Module 4
• Lifetime access to course material
• Lifetime access to The FBA career platform
• Lifetime access to The FBA alumni email address
• Lifetime access to The FBA community platform

Once we have received all the necessary documents, the application process usually takes between 10-15 working days.
During the application process, you will be asked to take two interviews via Google Meet before receiving the final decision from the Admissions Committee.

The Football Business Academy program delivers 60 ECTS credits along 4 modules, which corresponds approximately between 1’500 and 1’800 hours of education. (Taking into account also personal work, assignments etc)

We welcome all individuals who have a bachelor degree or a minimum of 3 years of work experience (in any industry), a strong motivation and the required level of English.

In order to maintain a quality standard for all FBA graduates, all modules are mandatory. The only exception applies to Candidates who already work in the football industry and prefer to continue working at their place of employment instead of doing an internship during Module 3.

Although it is not mandatory to participate in the Networking Week, we highly recommend it. You will have the chance to participate in a business event, which brings together experts and decision makers of the football industry.
By participating in the Intro Week, you will meet all your colleagues and professors, and you will have the chance to create an important portfolio of contacts, which is the key to success in your future career in the football industry. We cannot recommend your participation highly enough!

The classes will be given online only during Module 1 and 2.

The format of online classes is really simple: through our dedicated private platform, Candidates will each week have access to:

• A PDF document for each course;
• An explanatory video from each professor;
• A live group discussion session with each professor.

Each course has a total of 10 sessions and a certain number of required readings and assignments, depending on the course.

During the Football Business Academy program, you will be invited to a business event such as Soccerex or World Football Summit in order to gain knowledge and to network with leaders of the football industry. The tuition fees include the entrance to one business event and the accommodation during that event. Students who wish to participate in more than one business event event will be able to enjoy discounted rates thanks to our special partnerships with both of these organizations.

The FBA Field Trips are designed to add a deeper level of understanding to how some of the most remarkable stadiums and important governing bodies operate. Through them, you will benefit from the expertise of the stadium managers and industry experts who will share unique insights and teach you the opportunities and threats of their specific venue or sector, which will represent an incredible asset and benchmark for your future career in the football industry. Field Trips will take place in Europe’s most renowned footballing countries.

The Football Business Academy has been created to help you break into the business or management side of football. Our main goal is to reach 100% of employment for our graduates.

When you graduate from The FBA, your acquired knowledge, experience, and network will give you the possibility to work for football clubs, federations, agencies, or other football related companies.

Here are some positions you might get upon graduating from The FBA:

• Marketing manager
• Stadium manager
• Sponsorship manager
• Event coordinator
• Operations manager
• Sales manager
• Project manager
• Business Intelligence manager
• Media officer
• Communication manager…

Or create your own business thanks to our Entrepreneurship and Innovation course.

The accommodation during Module 4 in Lisbon is not included in the tuition fees.
Should you need a visa for this period, our team will be happy to assist you with the support documents required. Please check with the Portuguese embassy/consulate in your country of citizenship for requirements and procedures.

At The Football Business Academy, our sole aim is to give all the needed tools and skills to become a future leader in the business of football. We therefore can’t help you to become a professional football player.