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The Johan Cruyff Institute is the latest organisation to join our #GetOnside campaign as they pledge to offer a 100% fee scholarship for their Master in Football Business Online, a new course launching in February 2022.

We pledge to #GetOnside by offering a full-fee scholarship to a woman with an executive profile for our Master in Football Business Online

The football industry is constantly evolving and the education of professionals involved in the management and business of football is key to a greater professionalisation of the sector. The Master in Football Business offers delegates the tools and knowledge necessary for their development as a professional in the world of football.

The scholarship, which covers the full tuition fee of 7920 euros, is available for the September edition of the Master in Football Business Online, starting 15 September 2022.

Learning outcomes:

• Understand and apply the strategic, global and objective vision of the football industry from a business perspective
• Master the knowledge necessary to obtain the best results from the management of professional football teams
• Interpret the financial statements of a football organization and create financing strategies for new projects
• Understand and apply new marketing and sponsorship tools applied to football.
• Create new market opportunities by applying an entrepreneurial spirit and a culture prone to innovation in the football industry
• Optimize the planning and management of football entities

The Master in Football Business from the Johan Cruyff Institute is for you if:

• You are a (former) footballer/athlete and you are looking for an education and qualification in football business to give your career a boost
• You are working in business and want to specialise in the football industry
• You are passionate about football and wish to complete your education with a master’s degree specialized in football business
• You are a professional in the football industry, with experience in the sector but without management-related studies and you wish to improve and update your knowledge of the industry.

To be eligible for the course, you must meet one of the following requirements:

• Have a Bachelor’s degree, diploma or equivalent
• Have at least 3 years experience in the football world
• Have developed a career as a professional football player, coach or referee

Read more about the Master in Football Business Online course here and if you're thinking of applying, don't miss their information session taking place on Tuesday 16 November at 12:00 GMT here.

The scholarship is available for the September 2022 edition of the Master in Football Business Online course. To apply, send your CV and a cover letter to Program Manager, Ozana Marginean, by emailing ozanamarginean@cruyffinstitute.org. Selected candidates will be invited to interview and the scholarship place will be awarded in June 2022.

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