( CNN ) -- Alex Ferguson has spent half a lifetime pacing touchlines pointing at his watch , but the boot might be on the other foot if his new lectures overrun at Harvard Business School ( HBS ) . The Boston-based school announced Friday that the former Manchester United manager has agreed to take up a teaching role on a new program called `` The Business of Entertainment , Media and Sports . '' Ferguson retired last May after claiming a 13th English Premier League title with United -- the 49th and final trophy of an illustrious 39-year career in football management . The 72-year old has already lectured at Harvard , but will take up `` a long-term teaching position '' next month . `` I 'm delighted to have the opportunity and privilege to contribute to such a respected center of excellence , '' Ferguson said in a statement released by the University . `` The time I have already spent at Harvard has been a stimulating experience and I look forward to developing my relationship and activities with the students , faculty and friends of the Harvard Business School community . '' Ferguson has previously participated in several classes with HBS professor Anita Elberse and has also collaborated with her on an analysis of his management methods . `` We look forward to welcoming Sir Alex Ferguson on the HBS campus to share his remarkable leadership journey , and contribute to our Executive Education participants ' ability to make a profound difference in the world , '' Elberse said .
Former Manchester United boss to teach to execs at Harvard Business School . Ferguson will take up residence there in 2018 . The 72-year - old is the most successful British football of all time winning 22 trophies .