Global Institute of Sport (GIS) is an innovative and highly international higher education provider and the leading destination for master鈥檚 degrees in the worldwide sports industry.
Global in name and by nature, GIS offers a selection of specialised postgraduate programmes, spanning areas like coaching, business and marketing, which enable students to pursue their dream roles in the career pathway of their choice.
These innovative programmes are delivered by some of the most respected and accomplished practitioners in the business, who work collaboratively with their students to transform the global sports industry.
Students can study online globally, allowing students the flexibility to organise their studies around their training, work or life commitments.
Brand new from 2024, students can choose to study a Postgraduate Diploma in International Football Business on-campus at GIS鈥� Brussels campus at RSC Anderlecht鈥檚 Lotto Park stadium.
All students also have access to GIS鈥� iconic stadium hubs in Wembley Stadium, London; Chase Stadium, Miami; Red Bull Arena, New York; BMO Field, Toronto; and Melbourne Cricket Ground. GIS hosts annual Global Sports Summits, guest speaker sessions, networking events, and other enrichment opportunities these stadium hubs.
Students that choose a distance with attendance degree have the option to study a one-week residential in London, UK; Miami, USA; or Melbourne, Australia as part of the largely distance programme.
Brand new from 2024, students can also opt to study a GIS online degree whilst they train and play football in Dubai in an academy setting with GIS partner The Player.
GIS students and alumni are leading the way for the future of the sports industry, working at leading names, including Premier League clubs, national governing bodies and internationally acclaimed organisations.
GIS specialises in delivering leading distance and distance with attendance postgraduate sports programmes that embed its students into key roles within the global sports industry, with access to iconic stadiums in the UK, Belgium, USA, Canada and Australia.
Brand new from 2024, students can choose to study a Postgraduate Diploma in International Football Business on-campus at GIS鈥� Brussels campus at RSC Anderlecht鈥檚 Lotto Park stadium.
Students can also opt to study a GIS online degree whilst they train and play football in Dubai in an academy setting with GIS partner The Player.
Since its foundation, GIS has enjoyed rapid and sustained growth, which can be seen as a markedly improved performance in various assessment metrics and ranking tables.
The institute has been recently recognised for the quality of its curriculum, being named in the Top 40 Postgraduate Programmes for a second consecutive year by SportsBusiness Magazine.
The school鈥檚 Master鈥檚 degree in International Sport Management made a in the global rankings compared to last year鈥檚 figures, moving up from 34th to 23rd best in the world and 7th best in Europe - an improvement of six places.
Its teaching staff continually strive for excellence, focusing on areas like sustainability, fan engagement, marketing and sponsorship, placing the institute among the world鈥檚 best providers of sports master鈥檚 programmes.
99 percent of GIS alumni are in employment within 9 months and almost 80 percent are working in the sports industry.
A$9,250 Undergraduate Fees are for indicative purposes, for details
A$12,019 Postgraduate Fees are for indicative purposes, for details
A$18,610 Living costs Source:
A$9,600 To live on campus Source:
GIS offers opportunities to study globally online or in a distance with attendance format with access to stadiums in the UK, the USA and Australia. vary by degree and can be found on the GIS website.
GIS students are responsible for paying their tuition fees and covering all living expenses during their studies. There are various ways of doing this, from self-funding and tuition fee loans to scholarship and bursary options.
UK students are generally eligible for a postgraduate , with different UK regions offering different funding packages. Students should apply in the region where they usually reside rather than the region in which they will be studying. As a guide, 2023/24 funding packages are as follows:
EU nationals with settled status in the UK may qualify for a UK Student Finance loan and can also look for external funding options in their own country.
International students can self-fund or pursue external funding opportunities to cover tuition fees. Tuition fees are payable in semesterly or monthly instalments.
The institute offers a suite of to provide partial funding support for postgraduate students. From elite athlete scholarships and sports leadership awards to inclusivity and diversity grants, there are many options for students to pursue.
Entry requirements vary across GIS鈥檚 portfolio of and typically include both academic requirements and English language qualifications.
GIS鈥� standard entry requirements are:
Coaching and analysis degrees also require additional industry qualifications and/or experience.
that do not meet the standard entry requirements but demonstrate relevant education and/or work and/or life experience in the course subject area are welcomed.
Eligibility will be assessed on the basis of the information provided in the application 鈥� in particular the personal statement.
Students at GIS benefit from world-class postgraduate tuition, delivered by some of the most dynamic and diverse educators within the global sports industry, informed by the school鈥檚 network of . Teaching staff have a wealth of experience and knowledge accumulated from years of professional work and can effectively communicate their expertise to students of all backgrounds.
Students can choose from several programmes spanning many aspects of the sports industry, including coaching, analysis, business, marketing, communications, and agency.
With many iconic GIS locations in the UK, Belgium, USA, Canada and Australia that include some of the best stadiums in world sports, students can expand their network by meeting face-to-face with the school鈥檚 alumni and professional partners from the sports industry.
GIS also offers a range of online programmes, enabling students to gain a master鈥檚 degree from anywhere in the world, with flexible learning options organised around existing work or personal commitments.
is a dynamic modern institute with a groundbreaking portfolio of master鈥檚 degree courses that provide a gateway for students aiming to build a career in the exciting global multi-billion-pound sports industry.
are available to study online include:
鈥� MSc Football Business
鈥� MSc Football Communications & Digital Marketing
鈥� MSc International Sport Management
鈥� MSc Performance Analysis In Football
鈥� MA Sports Agency
鈥� MSc Sports Marketing & Media
All GIS students can gain a unique and immersive learning experience at the school鈥檚 state-of-the-art stadium facilities for annual global sports summits, guest speaker sessions, networking opportunities and live sports access.
These include London鈥檚 Wembley Stadium, Miami鈥檚 Chase Stadium and Melbourne Cricket Ground.
Students can study the following distance (with attendance) programmes at these locations:
Students learn to use statistics and analysis to assess and enhance player performance, from fitness and skills development to strategy and psychological resilience.
This programme covers many aspects of football coaching and coaching philosophies, preparing students for professional work in top clubs worldwide.
Brand new from 2024, GIS students can study the following degree on-campus at GIS Brussels, which is located at RSC Anderlecht鈥檚 Lotto Park:
Students can also opt to study a GIS online degree whilst they train and play football in Dubai in an academy setting with GIS partner The Player.
delivers online elements via a state-of-the-art learning management system for flexible and engaging online delivery.
All GIS students, particularly those studying a distance with attendance degree also have access to GIS鈥� in the UK, Belgium, USA, Canada and Australia.
Students can also opt to study a GIS online degree whilst they train and play football in Dubai in an academy setting with GIS partner The Player.
Wembley Stadium is the biggest and perhaps most iconic in the UK, seating 90,000 fans, with an illustrious sporting heritage. It is the perfect place to launch a career in the football and sports industry.
Located at the iconic Lotto Park, the home of RSC Anderlecht, GIS鈥� state-of-the-art Brussels campus offers unparalleled access to world-class facilities and an immersive stadium learning environment right in the heart of Belgium.
Home of Inter Miami CF's 21,000-seater stadium, GIS Miami students experience a truly sporting city that hosts the NFL鈥檚 Miami Dolphins, the NBA鈥檚 Miami Heat, the Miami Marlins of the MLB, the NHL side Florida Panthers and the Miami Formula One.
The Melbourne Cricket Ground is at the heart of Australian sport. Boasting a capacity of over 100,000, the MCG is an iconic venue, the largest stadium in the Southern Hemisphere and the birthplace of Test Cricket. It has hosted the Olympic Games and Commonwealth Games, and the neighbouring Melbourne Park and AAMI Park venues host the Australian Open tennis, rugby union and rugby league.
The Player Education Programmes, powered by The Global Institute of Sport - is designed for footballers of all levels and aspiring sports industry experts. This initiative offers elite training, state-of-the-art facilities, and specialist academic tuition in Dubai鈥檚 year-round sunshine.
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