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The FBA is leading the fascinating world of football business education through different programs with the goal of accelerating the professionalization of the football industry and contributing to its good development and rise over the upcoming years.
PROFESSIONAL
MASTER IN FOOTBALL BUSINESS
Created for people who want to break into the football world, our 12-month Professional Master in Football Business provides all the necessary tools to succeed in this passionate and dynamic industry. Divided into 4 Modules, our Program’s main objective is to prepare our Candidates for a successful entry into the football ecosystem.
FBA MASTER DEGREE OVERVIEW
PROFESSIONAL MASTER DEGREE
2 EDITIONS
PER YEAR
3 MONTHS GUARANTEED INTERNSHIP
60 ECTS
CREDITS
12 MONTHS PROGRAM
4
MODULES
THE MASTER DEGREE
MODULES OVERVIEW
01
FIRST MODULE
3 MONTHS - ONLINE
MARCH EDITION
from Mid-March to
beginning of June
SEPTEMBER EDITION
from Mid-September to
beginning of December
INTRODUCTION TO THE FOOTBALL HISTORY
The first module is an introduction to the football industry which provides students with a broad overview and a strong emphasis on ethics.
COURCES
Global History of Football
Football Industry Macrotrends
Political Economy of Football
Law in Football
Financial Strategy in Football
NETWORKING WEEK
FOOTBALL INDUSTRY
SPECIFICITY
The second module goes deeper, teaching our Candidates the different aspects that the football industry entails.
COURSES
Stadium Business Operations
Women Football Development
Sponsorship & Partnership
Digital Football Content & Marketing
Media Rights & Broadcasting
Club & Academy Sport-Technical Management
02
SECOND MODULE
3 MONTHS - ONLINE
MARCH EDITION
from Mid-June to
beginning of August
SEPTEMBER EDITION
from Mid-December to
beginning of March
03
THIRD MODULE
ON SITE, HYBRID OR REMOTE
3 MONTHS
MARCH EDITION
12 weeks between
September and December
SEPTEMBER EDITION
12 weeks between
March and June
GUARANTEED INTERNSHIP WITH OUR PARTNER
INSTITUTIONS
Club
Sponsorship Agency
Association
Sports brands
Events Organization
Players agencies
Football governing bodies
ON CAMPUS
IN LISBON
While working on the SBP and participating in insightful Field Trips, the fourt module covers additional industry specifics for Candidates to expand their Knowledge
COURSES
Entrepreneur and Innovation
Ethics and Professionalism
Football Governance
Leadership in Football
Fan Engagement
04
FOURTH MODULE
STUDENT BUSINESS PROJECT,
FIELD TRIPS
2 MONTHS - LISBON
MARCH EDITION
from the beginning of January
to the beginning of March
SEPTEMBER EDITION
from the beginning of July
to the end of August
JOIN US IN SEPTEMBER 2023
OR IN MARCH 2024 EDITIONS
OUR GUARANTEED
INTERNSHIP
At The Football Business Academy, we take pride in being the only football related educational institution which is able to offer Candidates guaranteed internships at renowned football-related organizations. After analyzing the different needs and interests of our Candidates and Partners, we carefully identify the best synergies in order to propose and facilitate mutually beneficial opportunities.
INTERNSHIP PLACEMENT
The FBA’s guaranteed internship can take place in a wide range of football stakeholders, including: Clubs, Commercial & Marketing Agencies, Associations, Sports Brands, Event Organizers, Player Agencies, Football Governing Bodies, NGOs, etc. In the past, our Candidates have done their internships in places such as:
We also provide tailor-made educational
business solutions
Following the impact and global footprint of the Professional Master in Football Business, more and more key corporate players started approaching The FBA to tap into the company’s expertise and international network for the creation and delivery of different custom-made educational programs, certificates, conferences, and workshops.