About UCFB x GIS
University Campus of Football Business (UCFB) is a world first in higher education, offering undergraduate university degrees in the football and sports industry. UCFB provides an exceptional environment to live and learn in, with state-of-the-art facilities in two inspirational campuses in London and Manchester, which have the iconic Wembley and Etihad stadiums at their heart.
For Master’s programmes, UCFB’s Global Institute of Sport (GIS) offers a ground-breaking Master’s degree portfolio utilising a global network of industry leaders and its elite stadium venues in the UK, US, Canada and Australia. GIS also hosts a world-class executive education portfolio led by VSI Executive Education (VSI), professional qualifications for students, graduates and sports business people, and an Industry Advisory Board packed with leading names in the world of sport.
In addition to the unique degree and executive education programmes, UCFB and GIS also offer an Employability and Enrichment programme of best-in-class executive speakers and exceptional work experience opportunities. Previous guest speakers have included England manager Gareth Southgate; BBC Sport presenter Gabby Logan and Belgium manager Roberto Martinez. UCFB and GIS also have a number of partnerships with some of the leading names in sport, including The Football Association, League Managers Association, Watford FC, The National League, Rugby Football League and Hashtag United, giving students access to some of the biggest and best minds in football and sport.
Over 90% of graduates are in employment within six months of graduating, with two thirds of those working within the football and sports industry. For Master’s graduates, 92% are in employment within six months of graduating, with 82% of those working within football and sport. Our graduates work at the likes of The Football Association, Manchester United, The Rugby Football League and EDP Soccer in the US.
GIS Global Study Hubs
All UCFB and GIS students have access to the GIS global hubs which are located at Inter Miami CF Stadium, New York’s Red Bull Arena, Atlanta’s Mercedes-Benz Stadium, Toronto FC’s BMO Field and the Melbourne Cricket Ground (MCG).
Undergraduate Degrees
A world first in higher education, the University Campus of Football Business (UCFB) offers unique university degrees focused on a career in the football and sports industry.
Our range of degree programmes span this multi-billion pound industry and the many career opportunities that exist within it. From media to coaching, marketing to finance, and events management to sports management, these dedicated sports industry programmes will help set students up for a long, successful career in an industry they have a passion for.
UCFB offers the following on-campus and blended undergraduate degree programmes:
BA (Hons) Football Coaching (Blended)
BA (Hons) Football Business & Finance
BA (Hons) Football Business & Marketing
BA (Hons) Football Business & Media
BA (Hons) Football Coaching & Management
BA (Hons) Football Coaching & Talent Development
BA (Hons) International Football Business
BA (Hons) Multimedia Sports Journalism
BA (Hons) Sports Business & Sports Broadcasting
BA (Hons) Sports Business & Coaching
BA (Hons) Sports Business & Sports Law
BA (Hons) Stadium & Events Management
Master's Degrees
UCFB's Global Institute of Sport has developed a profile of pioneering Master's qualifications to enable those working within the industry to drive forward their career, and to provide a gateway for those aspiring to pursue their ambitions of working in the sport.
UCFB's Global Institute of Sport (GIS) offers the following on-campus, online and blended Master's degree programmes:
MSc Football Coaching (Blended)
MSc Football Business (Online)
MSc Football Coaching & Analysis
MSc Football Coaching & Analysis (Blended)
MSc Football Communications & Digital Marketing
MSc Football Communications & Digital Marketing (Online)
MSc International Sport Management
MSc International Sport Management (Online)
MSc Performance Analysis in Football
MSc Sports Marketing & Media (Online)
Executive Education & Professional Qualifications
UCFB's Global Institute of Sport (GIS) has partnered with VSI Executive Education to deliver the following groundbreaking executive education and professional qualification programmes:
Executive Education
The Executive Athlete: Driving Human Performance for Business Success
Professional Qualifications
Leading Sporting Organisations