The Manchester City Sports Business School prepares future leaders to learn the business of sport through world-class education, real-world insight, and access to Manchester City’s global football network. Established in 2022, it connects academic excellence with the innovation and professionalism that define City Football Group.
At the Manchester City Sports Business School, education meets elite performance. Founded in 2022, the School was created to redefine how sport and business are taught, by bringing students and professionals closer to the real operations, strategy, and culture of one of the world’s most successful football organisations.
Through partnerships with leading academics and professionals from Manchester City and the wider sports industry, our programmes reveal how the global business of football truly works, from commercial growth and brand innovation to leadership and community impact.
Guided by a faculty of respected practitioners from City Football Group and beyond, the Manchester City Sports Business School blends academic learning with hands-on experience inside the professional world of sport.
Each programme is shaped by experts who work at the highest levels of the game, people who know how sports clubs grow, brands evolve, and careers are built.
This connection between education and industry ensures every student learns from those setting the standards in modern sport management. Endorsed by global partners and trusted by industry leaders, our programmes combine academic rigour with real-world relevance, reflecting the values of excellence, innovation, and teamwork that define Manchester City.
Learn directly from leaders shaping the business of sport.
Connect with professionals from across the global football industry for first-hand insight into how top clubs and organisations operate. Understand strategy, innovation, and leadership through exclusive access to those at the heart of the game.
Step inside the world’s most dynamic sport business ecosystem.
Gain behind-the-scenes access through campus visits, live projects, and guest lectures. Network with clubs, brands, and organisations driving growth across the global sports industry.
Build the confidence, skills, and connections to lead.
Develop leadership, teamwork, and communication skills that prepare you for university, professional advancement, and lifelong success. Every experience is designed to help you apply what you learn in the real world.
You’ll explore the business side of sport through programmes designed by Manchester City experts, covering leadership, marketing, management, and global sports strategy. Each programme blends academic learning with real-world insight from one of the world’s leading football organisations.
All teaching takes place in Manchester, the home of Manchester City, combining classroom learning with exclusive access to Etihad Campus facilities. Students also enjoy cultural and social experiences that build confidence and global awareness.
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