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The FIFA/CIES International University Network was founded in 2004. For that purpose, the network has created one common curriculum of continuing education, the FIFA/CIES International Programme in Sports Management - a multidisciplinary diploma program of continuing education. It consists of 150-200 hours of courses.

The course is taught in the local language of each partner university (such as French, English, Spanish, Polish, Russian, Arabic, Portuguese).

The FIFA/CIES International Programme in Sports Management strives to give students the broadest possible vision of management in modern sport. It is also to offer them management tools to allow them to run their federation, association or club efficiently, taking into account the specificities and realities of their local environment.

The key objective of the FIFA/CIES International University Network is bring together universities from all over the world. Its key objective, with the support of its academic partners, is to improve the skills of sports managers at the level of federations, clubs, small sports associations, government and municipal entities.

The FIFA/CIES International Programme in Sports Management is taught at all the partner universities. Moreover, ad hoc seminars and conferences devoted to essential themes for effective sport management are regularly organised in the framework of the FIFA/CIES International University Network.

The FIFA/CIES International University Network was founded in 2004. For that purpose, the network has created one common curriculum of continuing education, the FIFA/CIES InternationalProgramme in Sports Management - a multidisciplinary diploma program of continuing education. It consists of 150-200 hours of courses.

To be admitted to the FIFA/CIES International Programme in Sports Management, candidates must:

hold a general university degree or show significant professional experience in the field of sport (the degrees required are defined by the applicable rules in each country for university entrance – i.e. high school diploma, matriculation certificate or equivalent). In certain countries, established experience in the field of sport can replace an academic background

attend a compulsory admission interview with an academic representative of the University and a representative of the FIFA/CIES International University Network,

be involved in the world of sport (activities / projects) and benefit from group work experience.

Admissions Option 2

Since 2011, CIES offers FIFA/CIES International University Network “Scholarships” intended to finance participation of FIFA/CIES International Programme in Sports Management graduates in the FIFA Master.

Scholarships and Funding Option 2

Chosen by each partner university by local needs, the format of the FIFA/CIES International Programme in Sports Management allows students to attend academic courses while continuing their professional activities. The partner universities generally adopt one of the following formats:

Mixed classes (on-site classes + e-learning)

Curriculum

The cost of the FIFA/CIES International Programme in Sports Management is based on the economic reality of each country.

Program Tuition Fees Option 2

Course

Master

Sport and Exercise Studies

Sport Business

Sports Management

CIES - International Centre for Sports Studies, is an independent study centre located in Neuchâtel, Switzerland. It was created in 1995 as a Foundation between the Fédération Internationale de Football Association (FIFA), the University of Neuchâtel, the City and State of Neuchatel.

FIFA/CIES International Program in Sports Management

Key Information

Introduction

About the FIFA/CIES University Network

Admissions

Scholarships and Funding

Curriculum

Program Tuition Fee

About the School

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