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Postgraduate Diploma in Football Business

Johan Cruyff Institute

About This Course

Designed for aspiring and current football industry professionals, the Postgraduate Diploma in Football Business from the Johan Cruyff Institute covers strategic management, financial management, sport marketing, and football business fundamentals, alongside specialisation in strategic planning for football clubs. The programme suits former athletes seeking a transition into management, business professionals moving into sport, and industry practitioners looking to formalise their knowledge. Admission requires either a bachelor's degree or relevant football experience.

The programme is delivered entirely online over seven months, requiring a weekly commitment of ten to twelve hours, and carries a value of 30 ECTS credits. Graduates receive a Postgraduate Diploma in Football Business issued by the Johan Cruyff Institute, with the certificate authenticated via blockchain technology. Teaching combines expert faculty drawn from the sports sector with a learning-by-doing methodology, and the programme is available in either English or Spanish.

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