Overview

The Master in Football Business in partnership with FC Barcelona program at Johan Cruyff Institute includes lectures delivered by highly recognized football business academics and professionals, and top-level executives in the industry complemented with attendance to several of the most influential international events in the sector, visits to clubs and sports venues, and study trips. It is a fully rounded programme that will give the students the opportunity to gain knowledge, exposure and hands-on experience.

Learning Outcomes

Understand the core theories that drive the football business and its organizational behavior and the existing interconnections between different players.

Expand the necessary set of skills for managing clubs and other football related organizations in line with their stakeholder framework.

Enhance the critical perception of the trends of the business and visualize the future developments of the football industry.

Develop your leadership skills in order to improve the positive impact in the entire football environment.

Programme Structure

Course include:

History and Politics of Football

Football Governance

Management of a Football Club

Innovation in Football

Football Revenues
Football & Media

Fan Engagement

Marketing and Sponsorship

FC Barcelona Business and Operations

Study Trips
World Football Summit Sevilla

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 10 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2026-09-01 00:00:00

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More details

Enrollment: Registration open until the start of the program. Limited seats available

Language

English

IELTS

6

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Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Barcelona, Spain

Disciplines

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Academic requirements

We are not aware of any specific GRE, GMAT or GPA grading score requirements for this programme.

English requirements

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Other requirements

General requirements

Experience in the football business or in other relevant businesses (minimum of 3 years) and/or

Candidates with a strong academic background

Athletes and former athletes are welcome to enroll in the Master

The minimum level of English proficiency required is a score of IELTS 6.0, or equivalent, if the candidate attended a non-English speaking undergraduate university.

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Tuition Fees

Tuition fees are shown in and the most likely applicable fee is shown based on your nationality.

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Non-residents

19520 EUR / full

≈ 19520 EUR / full
EU/EEA Applies to you

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EU/EEA Nationals

19520 EUR / full

≈ 19520 EUR / full

Living costs

Barcelona

Spain

770 - 1360 EUR / month

The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.

Funding

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Overview

Learning Outcomes

Programme Structure

Key information

Duration

Start dates & application deadlines

Language

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Delivered

Campus Location

Disciplines

What students do after studying

Academic requirements

English requirements

Prepare for Your English Test

Other requirements

General requirements

Student Insurance via Studyportals Partner

Tuition Fees

International Applies to you

EU/EEA Applies to you

Living costs

Barcelona

Funding

Scholarships Information

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