Online Football Industries MBA in Qatar
University of Liverpool · Delivered with Edzip Education
The Online Football Industries MBA is a part-time, 100% online master's from the University of Liverpool for professionals in Qatar and the GCC who want to build a career in football and sport. It takes 24 months, with three intakes a year, admission without the GMAT and no move to the UK. Liverpool is a UK research university with a Royal Charter, and Edzip Education supports you from admission to graduation.
Programme at a glance
| Item | Detail |
|---|---|
| Award | Master of Business Administration (MBA, Football Industries), University of Liverpool |
| Credits | 180 ECTS |
| Format | 100% online, part-time, with 24/7 access to the university's LMS and live and recorded sessions. See our page on distance education in Qatar [LINK: distance education qatar] |
| Structure | Taught modules studied sequentially, plus a 60-credit MBA project |
| Duration | 24 months |
| Weekly study time | 15 to 20 hours |
| Intake | Three intakes a year |
| Tests | Admission without entrance tests. GMAT scores are welcome if you have them. |
| Admissions interview | Informal online interview with Liverpool's MBA team |
| Residency | None for study. An optional campus week and graduation ceremony in Liverpool are available. |
| Credit transfer | Assessed on your course and your last qualification and issued certificate |
| Scholarship | Global Scholarship of up to 15% for eligible international students |
Why you can trust this programme
- Accreditation: Liverpool's Management School holds AACSB and EQUIS accreditation, and Liverpool's online MBA carries AMBA accreditation. These are private quality bodies. See Accreditation and recognition.
- Institution: The University of Liverpool is a UK research university founded in 1881, granted its Royal Charter in 1903 and a founding member of the Russell Group.
- Programme history: The campus Football Industries MBA has run for more than 25 years, and the online version launched in January 2025. The university reports a global alumni network of more than 270,000 graduates across all its programmes.
- Edzip's local role: Edzip Education is a Doha-based online degree platform. We support you from admission to graduation, in Arabic and English.
- Who does what: The University of Liverpool teaches, assesses and awards the degree. Edzip guides you from admission to graduation.
What is the Online Football Industries MBA?
It is a 180-credit master's degree in general management, applied to football and sport. It is an MBA first, with specialist modules on the football industry, sport law, operations and analytics.
Compared with a sports management degree, it adds an MBA core of leadership, finance, marketing and international business. The final project applies your learning to a real management challenge, and students are encouraged to work with an organisation.
Two examples of who might use it:
- A commercial manager at a sports or media business who wants to move into rights and partnerships.
- A finance or legal professional who wants to apply their skills inside a football organisation.
About the University of Liverpool and Edzip Education
The University of Liverpool was founded in 1881 and is a founding member of the Russell Group. Its Management School delivers this programme.
The University of Liverpool teaches, assesses and awards the degree. Edzip guides you from admission to graduation through Edzip's guidance services in Qatar . Edzip Education is a Doha-based online degree platform offering programs designed for real career advancement: industry-relevant options that build practical knowledge, strengthen professional expertise and prepare you for greater career opportunities.
How do I get my degree attested for Qatar?
After you graduate, Liverpool issues your MBA certificate and transcript. Edzip then helps you plan the attestation route for Qatar step by step, so your paperwork is ready for the employer or authority that asks for it. Attestation verifies the signatures and seals on your documents, and it sits apart from MoEHE's equivalency decision.
- Qatar Ministry of Foreign Affairs (MOFA): Completes the attestation.
Documents Required:
(All documents must be submitted in English)
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Who this programme is for
It suits business professionals who want a career in football or sport, whether or not they work in the industry today. Each cohort brings together professionals from different sectors.
Who it is for
Studying alongside a full-time role? See our guide to online degrees for working professionals in Qatar.
What you can achieve
Career paths after the Football Industries MBA
Graduates can look towards roles across clubs, governing bodies, sports marketing agencies, broadcasters and sports technology companies, such as head of commercial partnerships, football operations director or governance adviser.
The specialist modules cover industry structure, law, operations and analytics, which map to commercial, operational and governance roles. The MBA project can be done with an organisation, giving you practical evidence for a career move.
Your results depend on your experience and the roles you target. The programme does not guarantee a promotion, salary increase or job.
Eligibility
Standard entry
A 2:1 honours degree in any discipline, or an equivalent international professional qualification, plus at least three years of substantive professional or managerial experience.
Non-standard entry
A degree below 2:1, or no degree, with more than five years of relevant professional experience. Each application is assessed individually.
Tests
Admission works without entrance tests.
English
An academic band score of 6.5, with at least 6.0 in each component. Waivers apply to nationals of majority English-speaking countries and to applicants whose degree was taught in English.
Credit transfer
Assessed on your course and your last qualification and issued certificate.
Documents
Scanned copies of all educational credentials; a completed application form; a passport copy (front and back); a photograph on a white background; a national ID card; and an updated CV or resume. Liverpool may also ask for an employment reference and a personal statement, and Edzip helps you prepare both.
MBA in Football Management: Curriculum and Modules
Discover the curriculum of the MBA in Football Management, combining core business principles with specialist knowledge of the global football industry. The programme covers leadership, financial management, digital marketing, international business, sports law, operations management, football economics and analytics. Students also explore the responsibilities of football executives and complete a supervised 60-credit MBA Impact Project addressing a real management challenge in football or sport. An optional on-campus week in Liverpool is available through the Becoming a Football Executive module.
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Business Leadership and Management
Build a strong foundation in business leadership, organisational strategy and financial management, with a focus on applying core management principles to football and sports organisations.
Modules included:
Leadership, Management and Organisation
Managing Financial Resources
Marketing in the Digital Age
International Business and the Global Environment
Explore the commercial, legal and operational aspects of the global football industry. Understand how governance, sports law, analytics and operational management influence decision-making across football clubs and sports organisations.
Modules included:
International Football Industry
Sport and the Law
Sports Operations Management
Football Economics and Analytics
Develop an executive-level perspective on football management and apply your learning to a practical research challenge. The programme includes an optional on-campus week in Liverpool through the Becoming a Football Executive module and a supervised 60-credit MBA Impact Project.
Modules included:
Becoming a Football Executive
MBA Impact Project (60 credits)
How the MBA in Football Management Is Assessed
You study the taught modules in sequence through a mix of live and recorded sessions on the university's LMS, then complete your 60-credit project with a supervisor. Graduation follows completion of all 180 credits.
Liverpool also describes a speaker series with industry executives. The ceremony in Liverpool is optional. See our page on online graduation ceremonies in Qatar
University of Liverpool Accreditations, Rankings and Academic Recognition
The University of Liverpool is recognised for its research-intensive academic environment and international standing. Its Management School holds triple accreditation from AACSB, AMBA and EQUIS. The university is also a Russell Group founding member and has received recognition through international university rankings and the Teaching Excellence Framework.
Standards
Recognition
Networks
International Business School Accreditations
AACSB accreditation recognises the University of Liverpool Management School's commitment to quality business education, academic standards and continuous improvement.
AMBA accreditation recognises the quality of MBA education and management development at the University of Liverpool Management School.
EQUIS accreditation recognises business schools for their standards in management education, research, internationalisation and engagement with industry.
Professional Programme Recognition
BCS accreditation recognises eligible computing and computer science programmes that meet the relevant academic and professional standards.
APM accreditation recognises eligible project management programmes that meet the Association for Project Management's academic and professional requirements.
BPS accreditation recognises eligible psychology programmes that meet the British Psychological Society's academic requirements.
University Rankings and Recognition
The QS World University Rankings compare universities internationally using indicators such as academic reputation, employer reputation, research impact and international engagement. Refer to the relevant ranking edition for the university's current position.
THE evaluates universities using indicators covering teaching, research environment, research quality, international outlook and industry engagement. Refer to the relevant ranking edition for the university's current position.
The University of Liverpool received an overall Gold rating in the Teaching Excellence Framework 2023, recognising its performance in teaching, learning environment and student outcomes.
The University of Liverpool is a founding member of the Russell Group, which represents research-intensive universities in the United Kingdom.
Institutional status: The University of Liverpool is a UK research university, chartered in 1903, and a founding member of the Russell Group.
For GCC applicants: In Qatar, the Ministry of Education and Higher Education (MoEHE) decides recognition separately from the university’s accreditations, which come from private quality bodies. If you are aiming for a government role or a licensed post, ask your HR team or regulator before you enrol. Read our guide to UK degrees online and Qatar recognition
Why choose the Football Industries MBA through Edzip
The university's role
The University of Liverpool sets admissions, teaching, assessment and the award.
Edzip's role
Edzip supports eligibility checks, document preparation, personal statement review, interview preparation and questions during study.
Format fit
Study is part-time and online, so you can keep your job in Qatar. Travel for the optional trips and the Liverpool week is at your own cost.
Award
One University of Liverpool MBA (Football Industries).
Scholarship
Global Scholarship of up to 15% for eligible international students.
Peers and trips
Optional study trips to UEFA in Nyon and FIFA in Zurich run alongside on-campus students.
Football Industries MBA vs Sports Management Degree: Key Differences
Compare the Football Industries MBA with a general sports management degree to understand the differences in qualification level, curriculum focus, research requirements and intended audience. The MBA applies business and management principles specifically to the football industry, while sports management degrees vary by institution and may offer a broader introduction to the sports sector. This comparison helps prospective students evaluate which qualification better aligns with their professional experience and career goals.
| Item | Football Industries MBA | Sports management degree |
|---|---|---|
| Level |
Master's (MBA), 180 credits
|
Varies by provider |
| Focus |
General management applied to football
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How the sports industry works |
| Research |
Supervised 60-credit project
|
Varies by provider |
| Best for |
Professionals aiming for management roles in football
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Those seeking an introduction to sport as an industry |
| Tests |
Admission without entrance tests
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Varies by provider |
How to Apply for the University of Liverpool Football Industries MBA
Applying for the Football Industries MBA involves several steps, from checking your eligibility to completing enrolment. Edzip Education supports prospective students with application guidance, document preparation and intake planning, while the University of Liverpool is responsible for admissions decisions.
1. Free Consultation
Discuss your academic qualifications, professional background and preferred intake with Edzip Education to understand the potential application route.
2. Eligibility and Entry Requirements
Review the university's current entry requirements and identify any additional documents or information needed before applying.
3. Document Preparation
Prepare your academic certificates, transcripts, CV and other required documents. Edzip can help you organise your application materials and review your personal statement.
4. Application Submission and Interview
Submit your application through the University of Liverpool's designated application portal. If an interview is required, Edzip can help you prepare. Confirm the current interview format with the university.
5. Offer and Enrolment
The University of Liverpool assesses your application and makes the admissions decision. If you receive an offer, Edzip can guide you through the next steps, including offer acceptance and intake arrangements.
6. Prepare to Start Your Studies
After completing the required enrolment steps, follow the university's instructions for accessing its online learning platform (LMS). Edzip can help you understand the upcoming intake schedule and prepare for the start of your studies.
Frequently Asked Questions
A 180-credit, part-time, online MBA from the University of Liverpool with a football focus, combining an MBA core with specialist football modules.
You study on the university's LMS through live and recorded sessions. A campus week and study trips are optional.
The Management School holds AACSB and EQUIS accreditation, and Liverpool's online MBA carries AMBA accreditation. See Accreditation and recognition.
Qatar's MoEHE assesses recognition separately, so check with your employer or regulator before enrolling.
It is an MBA with a management core rather than an introduction to the industry. See the comparison table.
Admission works without entrance tests. English evidence is requested unless waived.
See Eligibility. An informal online interview is part of the process.
Completion of all 180 credits: the taught modules and the 60-credit project.
Yes. Eligible international students may qualify for a Global Scholarship of up to 15%.
Credit transfer is assessed on your course and your last qualification and issued certificate.
There are three intakes a year. Your Edzip advisor confirms the next available cohort.
Yes, once they are attested. Your advisor maps out the steps with you, as outlined under the attestation question above.
Graduates can look towards roles across football and sport organisations. Outcomes are not guaranteed.
Yes. Students are encouraged to apply the project to a real management challenge, including with an organisation.
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