Every year, from late September to early July, a truly international group, approximately 25-30 postgraduates from 15 to 20 different nationalities, takes part in this full-time course, which covers all the major issues that sports organisations face today, from social and ethical issues to the more traditional legal and business matters.
The links and connections with sports industry, through guest speakers, visits, projects, etc. perfectly complement the theoretical side of the course providing an overall balance and keeping the course in tune with the «real world».
Last, but certainly not least, a very active Alumni Association makes you feel part of a special family, not only during the time of your studies, but well after graduation.
Programmes offered
FIFA Master – International Master in Management, Law and Humanities of Sport
Programme director
The programme is governed by an Executive Board composed of representatives of the CIES, FIFA, the three partner universities and a representative of the FIFA Master Alumni Association.
Faculty size
Over 100 professors and guest speakers contribute to the curriculum of the FIFA Master.
Annual student intake
25-30 students
Programme location(s)
De Montfort University, Leicester (United Kingdom) – late September to December
SDA Bocconi-School of Management, Milan (Italy) – January to mid-March
The estimate of the total living costs amount to approximately CHF 20,000.- during the ten months of study.
Scholarships, assistantships, funding
Two scholarships are awarded on the basis of both intellectual merit and financial need. They cover the cost of the course fees only, i.e. CHF 20,000.-
Starting dates
Late September each year
Admission requirements
Many criteria are taken into account, but there are two criteria which remain absolutely essential, without which you will not be considered as a candidate for the FIFA Master, as follows:
- you must have already completed a full course of university study and successfully obtained your degree, by the date of the application deadline - this can be in any discipline;
- you must be able to communicate fluently in English (supported by official proficiency certification if English is not your mother tongue).
Other important criteria are:
- your previous professional experience (some professional experience is highly desired);
- your interest, activity and involvement in sport;
- your reasons and motivation for doing the International Master;
- your team spirit, determination, flexibility;
- your \\\"international outlook\\\" and general knowledge, e.g. knowledge of other languages and cultures, work experience overseas, travel, etc;
- what you believe you can contribute to your fellow postgraduates and to the course as a whole.
Application deadline
Usually early March (tbc for the 2007-2008 edition)
Further contact info
Name & Surname: Roland Chavillon
Email: roland.chavillon@unine.ch
Tel: +41 32 718 3900
Fax No: +41 32 718 3901
