FIFA/CIES International Programme in Sports Management

Delivered across 22 countries through a network of local partner universities, the FIFA/CIES International Programme in Sports Management has been running since 2004 and is designed for sport managers, athletes, and graduates working in or connected to the sports industry. The curriculum spans at least six modules covering communication, law, marketing and sponsorship, management, finance, and event management, with a focus on equipping participants to manage federations, associations, and clubs within their local context while gaining international exposure through CIES conferences, webinars, and FIFA World Cup gatherings.

The programme is delivered in a classroom format, part-time, over four to ten months depending on the country, with 150 to 200 hours of contact time taught in the local language of each partner university. It is developed by CIES in cooperation with FIFA and delivered through established universities across Africa, the Americas, Asia, Europe, and the Middle East. Teaching combines academic instruction, practical case studies, and contributions from sports industry experts. More than 7,000 alumni from over 130 nationalities have completed the programme.