Programme
FIFA Master
The FIFA Master - International Master (MA) in Management, Law and Humanities of Sport is a one-year programme that combines top-class academic teaching and practical case studies supplemented by guest lecturers and field visits. The programme is based on four distinct modules, which are undertaken at three of Europe’s leading institutions.
The FIFA Master - International Master (MA) in Management, Law and Humanities of Sport, is organised by the International Centre for Sports Studies (CIES) in cooperation with three universities, De Montfort University in Leicester (UK), SDA Bocconi School of Management in Milan (Italy) and the University of Neuchâtel (Switzerland). Established in 2000, it was created to promote management education within the sports world. It has grown to become a top graduate academic programme developing all-round managers who can cope with the increasingly complex world of sport.
Every year, the FIFA Master class - approximatively 30 postgraduates from 25 different nationalities – embarks on a unique journey throughout Europe to study sport. Three distinguished universities in England, Italy and Switzerland, which are among Europe's most sports oriented countries, have come together to provide a one year full-time programme that combines top-class academic teaching and practical case studies supplemented by guest lecturers and field visits.
The course focuses on three key and inter-related aspects of sport: Humanities, Management and Law of Sport. The fourth and final part of the course also takes place while the students are still in Neuchâtel and under the supervision of academic staff of the three universities. The Final Project is a research element which involves working in small groups on a chosen topic, considering it from all angles, and then preparing and presenting it to an academic and sports industry audience.
Course lecturers are some of the leading university authorities in the study of sport and guest lecturers include speakers from top organisations in world sport. This course has an excellent record of students finding jobs at leading global sporting organisations such as FIFA, IOC, UEFA, AFC, CAF, FEI, FIVB and various clubs, event organisers, sports marketing agencies, NGO and media. The dynamic and thriving alumni association provides a valuable network both during and after the course.
In 2025 the FIFA Master was ranked as the No.1 course in Europe for the thirteenth time by the Sport Business global rankings.
As of early October, registrations are open for the 27th Edition (2026-2027), with a deadline of midday (12pm) Central European Time on Friday, 9 January 2026.
- Apply : CIES
The FIFA Master - International Master in Management, Law and Humanities of Sport degree programme is a Master of Arts (M.A.), fully validated by De Montfort University and the Quality Assurance Agency for Higher Education (QAA).