Master of Business Administration (Football Industries MBA)

Entry requirements

MBA candiates are normally expected to have:

• a minimum of 3 plus years of work experience in a professional or managerial capacity
• 2:1 Honours degree (which may be in any discipline) from a UK university, or an equivalent professional qualification from a similar non-UK institution.

We also encourage applicants who don’t have a degree or the required degree classification but have extensive professional experience (more than 5 years).

Read the full entry requirements information here.

Months of entry

January, September

Course content

Is this the year to kick start your career in the football industry?

Focusing on the business of the beautiful game, the Football Industries MBA (FIMBA) programme is the original MBA dedicated to the football industry.

Set up over 27 years ago, we've supported thousands of students get their dream job in the global football industry, with clubs, governing bodies or sports marketing, media and sponsorship companies.

Why choose the Football Industries MBA?

• QS Top 150 globally ranked university for 2026 plus a triple accredited Management School
• Expand your network – unique opportunities to meet decision makers in football from across the UK and globally. Recent trips include Liverpool FC, Manchester City and Wrexham AFC
• Scholarships available for those who are eligible. There are a limited number of scholarships so early programme application is advised
• Unforgettable experiences – optional European study trips includng FIFA and UEFA headquarters, business simulations and connect with influential industry leaders
• Experience Liverpool - immerse yourself in football, music, culture plus a place of welcoming and friendly people
• Enhance your employability – tailored support with CVs, employer assessments and job postings from our dedicated MBA careers coach.

A unique curriculum

Featured in the top 30 and top 5 European SportBusiness postgraduate rankings for 2025, the core elements of the programme include leadership, strategy, international business and the global environment.

Through specialist football modules, you’ll gain a critical awareness of current issues in football management, finance, governance and the law. You’ll also get hands on, practical experience through modules including Becoming a Football Executive and Sports Marketing and Operations Management.

Student stories

With students joining our programmes from across the world, find out more about why our students chose the Management School and their programme highlights.

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Fees and funding