London, 7 November 2024 – International Sports Convention (ISC) is excited to announce a dynamic new partnership with the University Campus of Football Business (UCFB) to offer a bespoke Professional Network Booster for MSc International Sports Management (ISM) students. This innovative booster, designed to enhance professional connections and industry insights, will be available to all students enrolling in the MSc International Sports Management course from January 2025*.
The ISC Professional Network Booster has been chosen specifically to complement the academic content of UCFB’s ISM course, offering postgraduate students invaluable opportunities to network with, and learn from, top leaders in the global sports industry. This will provide enhanced access to ISC’s vast network of sports executives, event leaders, and influencers across various sectors within the industry.
The ISC Professional Network Booster includes the following for each participant:
- Full access to the International Sports Convention 2025 – March 19-20 at Tottenham Hotspur Stadium, London.
- ISC HR + Leadership Half Day seminar
- Full access to ISC Women’s Sport Business Summit
- Access to ISC Academy – online courses in the Business of Sport
- 20 online live lectures from Industry Professionals
- ISC certificate outlining what each participant has completed and signed by ISC Management
“This partnership with ISC is a significant step forward in enriching the learning experience for our students,” said Jane Abbey, International Sports Management Course Leader at UCFB. “At UCFB, we are committed to providing our students with the tools and connections they need to excel in their careers, and the ISC Professional Network Booster aligns perfectly with that mission.”
The International Sports Convention is renowned for its global reach and influence in the sports business industry. The collaboration between ISC and UCFB reflects a shared commitment to bridging the gap between education and professional development within the sports industry.
“We are excited to work closely with UCFB to provide this next-generation network booster to ISM students,” added Nigel Fletcher, Chief Executive at ISC. “Our goal is to help develop the future leaders of sports management by offering them direct access to the people shaping the future of sports business.”
The Professional Network Booster will be offered in conjunction with the start of the January 2025 intake for the MSc International Sports Management* course at UCFB.
UCFB’s MSc International Sport Management degree provides an unparalleled educational and experiential opportunity for aspiring sports leaders. This pioneering course has been developed as a transformational journey suited for graduates of all disciplines, as well as for current professionals working within various sectors of the sport industry, for example in management, marketing or operations. This degree can be studied in one year as a full-time student or two years as a part-time student at our Wembley Stadium campus, providing a suitable study environment to fit around your existing career.
Sarah Levy works as an academy player care manager at the Premier League, and graduated last year with a Master’s in MSc International Sport Management from UCFB. “During my course,” she said, “I came across a number of modules I would have never come across, which now I take a lot of into my day-to-day work. Like marketing and communications. Yes, we have a department at the Premier League that does that, but actually being able to have an insight into that is something I wouldn’t have been able to do before.”
She added: “I did my degree part time, so it was great to still be immersed in full-time work and apply that to discussions in the classroom and what we were studying.
“UCFB was a really good place for me to be able to bring new ideas and new perspectives to a lot of the work that I was doing.”
To apply for the MSc International Sports Management*, visit the course webpage.
*January start subject to UEL approval.
For media inquiries, please contact: Victoria Stears, Head of Global Marketing and Communications at UCFB, v.stears@ucfb.ac.uk
About UCFB:
University Campus of Football Business (UCFB) is the leading destination for degree courses in the sports and football industry. UCFB prides itself on providing students with stimulating curriculum in a unique environment at iconic campuses in London and Manchester.
UCFB provides innovative football and sports courses at undergraduate, postgraduate and executive education levels, which are tailor-made to give students and industry professionals the best possible chance of a successful career. Since 2011, UCFB’s purpose is to provide diverse, experienced, best-in-class graduates to the football and sports industries, equipping the current and future diverse leaders of the global sports industry with the skills, knowledge and network to take the world of sport to continually new heights.
About ISC:
International Sports Convention is a B2B events, media, and education company in the Business of Sport. Founded in 2009 – ISC is the meeting place for the Business of Sport which brings together executives from teams, leagues, brands, broadcasters, agencies, and service providers worldwide. Thousands of professionals’ work with ISC and hundreds of speakers have shared their experience and expertise including FIFA President – Gianni Infantino and executives across world football – UEFA, CAF, CONCACAF, and leagues such as Bundesliga, La Liga, Serie A and a diverse range of Football Associations.
The ISC Professional Network Booster gives executives and aspiring executives the opportunity to network, engage and learn with an immersive 12-month programme.
The International Sports Convention flagship event brings together over 1000+delegates, 100+speakers and is an eclectic hub of information and networking possibilities.
UCFB students enrolled on the ISC Professional Network Booster will experience our flagship event on March 19-20, 2025, at the Tottenham Hotspur Stadium
Details of our 2024 event are here:
i) 70-page review: ISC 2024 Report (adobe.com)
ii) Agenda: com/wp-content/uploads/2024/03/ISC-2024-Conference-Programme-.pdf
iii) Event website for ISC 2025: International Sports Convention – The Business of Sport
