Postgraduate Diploma in Global Football Business Management
PFA Business SchoolA two-year postgraduate diploma in football club finance, commercial management and operations, accredited by the University of Portsmouth.
About This Course
This diploma prepares professionals for leadership roles in football business management across four core modules covering club finance, compliance and strategy, operations management, and communications and investment. It addresses modern industry challenges including commercial management (ticketing, VIP, football tourism), digital transformation, sponsorship and internationalisation, combining theory with practical insight from football executives.
Delivered part-time over two academic years with a virtual session every two weeks plus four in-person sessions in London, the diploma is accredited by the University of Portsmouth in collaboration with the PFA Business School.
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