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Postgraduate Diploma
GIS Brussels
Full Time
SEP-25
1 year
With the football industry evolving into a global, multi-billion-dollar enterprise encompassing everything from TV deals to player transfers, there is a growing demand for professionals with specialised qualifications in this field.
Diploma overview
Taught from classrooms inside the stunning Lotto Park stadium - home of 34-time Belgian champions RSC Anderlecht - this Postgraduate Diploma is designed for those who wish to develop an appreciation of key areas shaping the current landscape of the football industry. The diploma provides opportunities to engage in different aspects of football business including areas such as football fan engagement, leadership and management, football finance and football operations. From TV deals to player transfers, football is now a global, multi-billion-dollar industry that is in need of more industry-specific qualified individuals.
This course provides comprehensive knowledge of the global football business industry. Students will gain insights into how football clubs manage service and product-oriented operations, with a focus on critical assessment. The curriculum addresses the unique logistical challenges faced by football-related organisations and encourages evaluation of these operational issues. Students will also learn about financial forecasting techniques and their applications, developing the ability to critically evaluate these methods. Understanding the influence of global, national, and local factors on communication and marketing strategies. Additionally, students will explore various football and sports frameworks, learning to critically evaluate their applications.
Career prospects
This course offers numerous career prospects within the dynamic and expanding football industry. Graduates can pursue roles in club management, overseeing operations, strategic planning, and marketing for professional football clubs. Additionally, positions in event and matchday management involve organising and managing football events and matches, ensuring smooth logistics and enhancing fan engagement. Careers in football federations and governing bodies, such as FIFA and UEFA, are also viable, with roles in administration, governance, and the implementation of football policies and programs. These diverse opportunities allow graduates to apply their specialised knowledge and skills in various facets of the football business globally.
Standard entry requirements: Non-EU students will require a valid visa to be able to study, undergraduate degree or international equivalent, applicants should have some experience of studying or working in business or sports related areas. Flexible entry requirements: Applications that do not meet the standard entry requirements but demonstrate relevant education and/or work and/or life experience in the course subject area are welcomed. Eligibility will be assessed on the basis of the information provided in the application – in particular the personal statement.
Students living in
Domestic
€16,000 per year
Students from Domestic
Course fee: €16,000
£11,950 per year
Students from EU
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£11,950 per year
Students from International
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