BA (Hons) International Football Business (UCFB) Bachelor's degree at University Campus of Football Business Limited

You will learn how different factors have influenced the development of the football business. It is essential that future students understand the framework within which all football-related institutions coexist and the unique role that clubs play in society which creates an environment that distinguishes football business from other industries.

International football business and management is heavily depended on contemporary football law, rules, regulations and guidelines. Football law and regulations have arguably become fundamental to football culture. This module is a review of the main regulatory aspects and cases of international football. It is addressed to future football professionals who want to create a sound base of knowledge. It will introduce you to the challenges and controversies facing football and the law and how they

In order for you to achieve your university and future workplace goals, you need to be aware of a number of personal qualities and behaviours that can impact your ability to succeed. It is also important that you understand the industry and societal context in which you plan to work. This module aims to introduce you to personal and professional factors relevant to employment in the sport industry, and to enhance your awareness of the industrial landscape. Additionally, it will support you in de

This module aims to introduce you to models of marketing communications through a series of lectures and seminars. The module will provide you with an understanding of Integrated Marketing Communication (IMC) models, core concepts and theories. Marketing communications with stakeholder groups has become a core sports business activity. It not only spans between the sports organisation and its customers but the way such business activities are communicated with internal and external stakeholders

This module aims to enable you to demonstrate your understanding of the role of the accounting function in an organisation and the importance of internal controls in minimising the risk of loss. This module will build on the knowledge and understanding gained from Introduction to Football Finance. Having taken this module, you will have gained a greater appreciation and understanding of the accounting system and the impact it has on all areas of an organisation. You will be introduced to a varie

The utilisation of the Sporting Director position represents one strategy for organisations to improve both on and off-field performance success through maintaining organisational influence and control. The Sporting Director is the custodian of the club's sporting performance and is the person employed by the owner or board to be the guardian of the club's future, to protect their investment and bring on-field success through effective leadership and decision making in the short, medium and long

As an international football business and relations professional you will find yourself working with various football organisations in a complex global environment (Confederations, Associations, Leagues, Clubs, agencies and associated businesses in the wider sports business ecosystem. This module analyses international football organisations from a functional perspective, considering the roles, operations and challenges impacting on the international business environment. The purpose of the modu

Studying this module will develop your knowledge and appreciation of how globalisation shapes the thinking of football related entities in different organisational and environmental settings. You will learn how socio-political, cultural, ethical and economic drivers intertwine to influence global sporting ecosystems You will also be able to critically evaluate how different football stakeholder groups are impacted by the shift towards homogenous 'Global' ecosystem behaviours. The module will pro

Following on from your previous training regarding personal qualities and behaviours that can impact your ability to succeed, this module focuses on developing your practical skills relevant to a workplace environment. This module will ask you to apply your knowledge and personal skillset to problem-based learning scenarios, and live projects. You will learn project management skills, develop your personal pragmatism, and enhance your industry-based interests and understanding. You will work bot

As a practitioner in your discipline you will be required to engage in evidence-based practice. This module supports your ability to become an evidence-based practitioner by providing you with an introduction to the processes involved in conducting research within your discipline and equipping you with the skills and knowledge to be able to critically analyse the work of others. This module will build on skills and knowledge which you will have acquired throughout your course so far, and has bee

Introduction of new technologies into marketing strategies within last two decades have rapidly changed the industry and how it is marketed to the customer. Marketing managers in sports institutions around the world currently utilise any innovation and technologies development to improve the commercial performances. Technology also plays an important role in developing marketing strategies. This module will help to understand what has changed within sports industry from marketing perspective and

This module completes a general coverage of the core management accounting concepts, skills and techniques. It also provides a useful set of concepts, skills and techniques for all potential managers in organisations, for those who wish knowledge and skills beyond cost management applications. The module focuses on the use of accounting information in facilitating and influencing managerial decisions in organisations, with particular focus on the growing and evolving sporting industry. You will

Studying this module will develop your knowledge and appreciation of strategic management in different organisational and environmental settings. You will learn how strategic thinking and planning is applied within football (grassroots/professional) and sporting ecosystems. You will also be able to critically evaluate how leadership approaches support strategy expectations. The module will provide you with theoretical concepts and relevant tools for undertaking strategic analyses, considering st

This module provides the intellectual foundations to the study of football law by examining the historical and contemporary debates concerning the relationship between football and law. The module provides an introduction to how football is regulated and how football organises itself. Aspects of criminal law, negligence and employment law, and their application to football is examined. Legal issues particular to the football industry are analysed, including match fixing and integrity. The intera

This module provides you with the opportunity to synthesise the knowledge and skills you will have developed during the course of your studies and independently design, develop and execute an individual professional project. This project aims to investigate an original contemporary industry-relevant issue and will be a platform through which you will demonstrate the knowledge, skills, understanding and expertise you have developed in your discipline thus far. It is expected that your project out