Global Institute of Sport

Global Institute of Sport

The Global Institute of Sport (GIS) is the leading destination for degrees and executive education in the world’s most exciting sector. Driving the fast-paced world of sport, GIS is powered by a global network of industry leaders and elite stadium venues in the UK, US, Canada, Australia and Belgium.

Global Institute of Sport Key Statistics & Highlights

  • 11 Courses
  • 20 Academic Staff
  • 500 Students
  • 250 Students (int'l)
  • 100 Students (female)

Top reasons to study here

  • Careers in sport – 99% of graduates in full time employment and 79% working in sport.
  • Flexible online studies with access to iconic stadiums around the world.
  • Access a global network of sports industry leaders.

Global Institute of Sport Distance Learning Courses

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Education

At GIS we offer the following Master’s programmes:

  • MSc Football Business (Distance)
  • MSc Football Coaching & Analysis (Distance with Attendance – London, Miami or Melbourne)
  •  MSc Football Communications & Digital Marketing (Distance)
  • MSc International Sport Management (Distance)
  •  MSc Performance Analysis in Football (Distance)
  • MA Sports Agency (Distance)
  • MSc Sports Marketing & Media (Distance)
  • Postgraduate Diploma in International Football Business (On-campus in Brussels)

Career

As a result of the industry-led degree and employment opportunities, 99% of GIS graduates are in employment with 79% working in sport and 97% in highly skilled roles, based on the 2023 Graduate Census. GIS degrees also rank in the top 25 sports programmes by SportsBusiness Postgraduate Rankings, and number 1 in the world in employment prospects in 2022 and number 1 in the world in employment salaries in 2023.

Student services

The GIS Academic Support Team provide essential support services designed to enhance your student experience and ensure your academic success. Contact the team for advice and support with your personal and academic records while you are a student at the University, including assessment results, changes in circumstances, assessment extension requests and support with Extenuating Circumstances.

Housing services

GIS has partnered with Unite Students at the new Arch View House Building on First Way to provide GIS Wembley students with safe and centrally located student accommodation in the heart of Wembley.

Library services

All GIS students also have access to the Wembley Campus Study Hub and Library for independent study

Campus life

The degree options at GIS are delivered either completely online as part of a truly global cohort, on-campus in a stadium environment at GIS Brussels, or in a distance with attendance format that combines online learning with one-week residentials in the sports capitals of London, Miami and Melbourne, taking in the iconic Wembley Stadium, Inter Miami’s Chase Stadium and Melbourne Cricket Ground respectively. This provides the ultimate flexibility for students to further their career ambitions from anywhere in the world and in a timeframe to suit their lifestyle.

Sports facilities

All GIS students, including those studying online, and alumni have access to the GIS global hubs at London’s Wembley Stadium, Inter Miami’s Chase Stadium, New York’s Red Bull Arena, Toronto FC’s BMO Field and the Melbourne Cricket Ground. At each hub, students and alumni can attend week-long GIS Global Summits, which are designed to enhance attendees’ knowledge and expertise of the international sports industry as well as build a global network for future employment prospects.

Accreditation

Undergraduate and postgraduate degrees in football and sport.

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Global Institute of Sport Campus Locations

#1 Main Campus
Belgium Country
Brussels City
#2 Branch Campus
United Kingdom Country
London City
#3 Branch Campus
United States Country
Miami City
#4 Branch Campus
Australia Country
Melbourne City
#5 Branch Campus
Australia Country
Sydney City

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