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A research powerhouse, the University of Liverpool is a member of the Russell Group – an elite group of UK universities conducting world-class research and teaching.
This is the only MBA in the world dedicated to the football industry.
Through its Centre for Sports Business, ULMS delivers an innovative portfolio of undergraduate and postgraduate programmes, including the Football Industries MBA (FIMBA), Online FIMBA and MSc in Sports Business and Management.
The Centre is leading research hub which supports best practice in all aspects of sports business via state-of-the-art insights, consultancy and excellent executive education solutions. Our staff are specialists in their areas and conduct cutting-edge research into a range of business, economic and cultural aspects of sport.
A city passionate about football and sport
With two Premier League football clubs – the city offers the perfect opportunity to develop the skills, knowledge, expertise and connections to kick start a career within the football and sports industry.
Football Industries MBA (FIMBA)
Founded over 25 years ago, FIMBA is a truly unique MBA tailored to the challenges of the global football and sports industry. With the genuine business focus that management positions in football and sports demand.
This campus based programme combines the core MBA curriculum created by our world class faculty that includes modules in leadership, strategic branding and marketing alongside specialist football modules such as Becoming a Football Executive and Football Finance.
Our alumni have gone onto work for top football clubs across the world including Premier League and European Football Clubs, UEFA, FIFA as well as in sports media and marketing.
Campus based FIMBA features in the top 35 SportBusiness Global and top 10 EuropeanPostgraduate course rankings for 2026.
Online Football Industries MBA (Online FIMBA)
The Online Football Industries MBA is based on our highly ranked on-campus FIMBA programme. Offered part-time for two years, it enables those from around the globe with a passion for football and sports to become a professionally trained football and sports executive.
MSc in Sports Business and Management
Offering students a master's level understanding of the global business of sport - its organisations, stakeholders and the disciplines which make it operate successfully - with a business focus on the challenges and opportunities within the global sports business.
MSc in Sports Business and Analytics
Provides students with a master’s level understanding of sports as a global business and the role that analytics plays in decision making.
About the Centre for Sports Business
Our Centre for Sports Business leading research hub which supports best practice in all aspects of sports business via state-of-the-art insights, consultancy and excellent executive education solutions. Our staff are specialists in their areas and conduct cutting-edge research into a range of business, economic and cultural aspects of sport.
At ULMS, we take pride in our culturally diverse student body, enabling our students to thrive in a truly international learning context.
Our vibrant student community, coupled with Liverpool’s reputation for being student and start-up-friendly, guarantees a dynamic, inclusive, and forward-looking culture.
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Courses currently listed for University of Liverpool Management School
University of Liverpool Management School
University
Liverpool
1–2 years
Full-time
Master's Degree
University of Liverpool Management School
University
Liverpool
1–2 years
Full-time
Master's Degree
University of Liverpool Management School
University
Liverpool, UK
1–2 years
Full-time
MBA / Executive Master's
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