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Our programs are designed to optimize your career opportunities in the football business industry. Learn the formal skills and knowledge and amplify your network with top football decision-makers.

 

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An eight-month master's program designed for those looking to start or advance their career in the football business industry. The course is taught by top football business executives working for leading clubs, leagues, federations, agencies, brands, media outlets and representation firms in football.

We offer different options for completing the payment of the tuition fees, including online credit card payments and bank wire transfers. For further information please email us at info@sbibarcelona.com

All our online programs have a maximum of 30 participants. This policy has been implemented to ensure the quality and personalized approach to our learning environment. For this reason we recommend interested participants to register early as the courses regularly fill up.

Studying at SBI Barcelona will allow you to gain the formal skills and knowledge you will need to succeed in football business. You quill acquire industry knowledge, amplify your network, and have the possibility of undertaking internships in the football industry through our career development and mentorship programs.

All SBI courses are taught by professionals working in football. For example, the Master in Football Business & Management is taught by leading executives at clubs such as Manchester United, Manchester City, Liverpool FC, Arsenal, Chelsea, FC Barcelona, Real Madrid, Valencia, as well as many federations including FIFA, UEFA and numerous other brands, agencies, representation firms and digital tech companies.

You will receive a diploma issued by SBI for all of our short certificate programs certifying that you have successfully met all the course requirements. For the Master in Football Business & Management you are issued a diploma which is officially recognised by the Sports Business Institute Barcelona and Florida Global University, located in Miami, USA.

The Barcelona Corporate Football Tour is an exclusive professional study trip organized by the Sports Business Institute in Barcelona. The program consists of site visits to the top football clubs in the city and is complemented by seminars by top football executives and social events in Barcelona. For more information on this program feel free to reach out to our team.

Yes, we offer the Football Agent Certificate which is a two-month course preparing you for the practical side of operating as a successful agent. The course is taught by top football agents, sporting directors, scouts and other football executives. We also have a specific program to prepare you for successfully passing the FIFA Agent Exam to obtain your license as an agent.

The Football Marketing & Sponsorship Certificate is a two-month course designed to teach you the skills required to generate revenue in football. We cover sports marketing, branding, business development, sponsorship sales and activation, event marketing and digital monetisation.

Most of our face-to-face programs and seminars are delivered at our offices in Barcelona. We also have partnerships with various clubs, universities and business schools in the city. Depending on the size of the cohort the venue tends to adapt. SBI also offers numerous workshops and seminars designed for clubs, leagues and federations worldwide. We have previously worked with the Saudi Pro League, SAFA in South Africa, the Mexican Football Federation, the Spanish Football Federation, among others.

SBI students regularly leave feedback for us telling us about their learning journey in football business. Feel free to see the testimonials on our website to get an idea of the type of football business profiles and talented professionals that our course regularly attracts.

We are proud to say that a high percentage of SBI students find jobs in the football business industry. Check out our homepage to see where SBI alumni are currently working, including clubs, leagues, federations, agencies, brands, media outlets, and representation firms worldwide.

All classes are taught via web conference with the support of an integral e-learning platform. Prior to the class, students must log in to the platform to download the course material and prepare the readings and football business cases for the lesson. During the interactive web conference an industry professional leads the session and moderates a dynamic class discussion to exchange ideas in the format of an MBA program. Throughout the course you will also have the support of football business experts through various digital platforms.

All SBI programs are delivered 100% in English. This means all football business learning content, lectures, mentorship sessions, and internships will be in English. Also, all the communication with our administrative staff will be in English during all times.

At SBI you will gain knowledge, amplify your network, get internship opportunities in football business organisations and have a personalised mentor to prepare a career roadmap based on your aspirations. You will learn from the top experts in the field, all this at a very competitive price point. Our success depends on your success, and each student that does any of our programs will be part of the SBI Family and benefit from multiple benefits.

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