FIFA/CIES International programme in Sports Management

An innovative academic opportunity offered in 19 countries

About the programme

Since 2004, CIES, in cooperation with FIFA, has developed an international academic network, offering a programme in sports management to students around the world. Today, the FIFA/CIES International Programme in Sports Management is organised in 19 countries with the collaboration of local partner universities.


The FIFA/CIES International Programme in Sports Management covers all sports and provides training in essential fields of sports management, in particular communication, law, marketing & sponsorship, management, finance, and event management. The Programme consists of 150-200 hours of courses and is taught in the local language of the partner universities (French, English, Spanish, Polish, Arabic, Portuguese).
 

This programme aims to familiarise students with the fundamental principles and methods of modern management, while adapting to  economic, cultural and social requirements of each country. It provides students with theoretical and practical management tools to allow them to run their federation, association or club efficiently, considering the specificities and realities of their local environment.
 

Finally, the Programme allows students to get some international exposure through various initiatives such as the CIES conferences delivered by foreign experts, the annual study visit for the LATAM universities, webinars with fellow graduates worldwide, FIFA World Cup gatherings, etc.

Format
Part-Time
Tuition
Varies depending on country
No. Hours
150 - 200 hours
Locations
19 countries
Duration
4 - 10 months, depending on each country
Participants Profile

Sport managers, athletes, professional and young graduates working in or connected to the sports industry

No. of Participants

Around 20 and 50 per edition

Participants average age

Around 34 years old

Language

Local language of the partner universities

Scholarships

Possible financial support awarded in each university

Programme Content

At least six modules

Teaching Methods

Academic teaching, practical case studies, sports industry experts


Partner universities

Where is the FIFA/CIES International Programme delivered?

Programme Journey


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FIFA/CIES INTERNATIONAL PROGRAMME NEWS


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FIFA/CIES International Programme in Sports Management
07 January 2025

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FIFA/CIES International Programme in Sports Management
19 December 2024

The Université Cheikh Anta Diop (UCAD) and the Institut National Supérieur de l'Éducation Populaire et du Sport (INSEPS) celebrated the 18th edition …

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