Programmes
SPORTS BUSINESS PROGRAMMES DESIGNED TO ELEVATE YOUR CAREER AND DEVELOPMENT
Next Gen Man City
Next Gen Man City aims to connect the next generation of leaders with the sport industry and give them their first experience of what a future career in the sector could look like. This unique summer residential programme takes 14-17 year old students inside the world of Manchester City, and offers a hands-on immersion into the business of sport.
Building on the success of our 2025 programme, Next Gen Man City returns with a sharper focus and an even greater commitment to developing the next generation of leaders in sport and business.
Students will explore The Business of Football, including how clubs, brands, and athletes connect with millions of fans worldwide through strategy, creativity, and innovation.
Delivered at the Etihad Campus in Manchester, home of the Manchester City first team, the programme blends real-world learning with social and cultural experiences.
Man City Undergraduate Summer
The four-week programme delves into the business aspects of football by exploring fundamental areas associated with managing and growing the global game. The programme will centre around four key modules: governance and strategy, commercial operations, marketing and community engagement, and the media.
Through a blend of lectures, workshops, tutorials and site visits, students will gain a 360-degree outlook on the business side of football.
Students will explore key topics, examine real-world case studies and engage with industry professionals from Manchester City. By the end of the programme, students will gain a well-rounded understanding of how football operates beyond the pitch and develop key insights into its truly global landscape.
Students can also earn college credit as our programme is validated by our University partner.
Manchester City & Georgetown University: Executive Master’s in Global Sports Operations and Strategy
The Executive Master’s in Global Sports Operations & Strategy prepares mid-to-senior-level professionals to understand how elite sports organisations operate on and off the field.
Developed in collaboration with Georgetown University School of Continuing Studies, the one-year executive programme brings professionals inside Manchester City FC and the wider City Football Group. Students explore operations, strategy, data analytics, marketing, governance, and the innovations shaping professional sports worldwide, blending academic rigor with real-world insights and providing a globally inclusive perspective that goes beyond football.
Through flexible online learning and two in-person residencies—one in Manchester and one in New York City with New York City Football Club - the programme offers exclusive access to club environments, strategic insights from experts, and valuable mentoring that strengthens students’ professional networks.
