Alex Ferguson's new job: lecturer at Harvard Business School

After years of giving pointers to football players, Alex Ferguson will pass his knowledge along to executives.The former Manchester United manager has been hired by Harvard Business School for a long-term position.[caption id="attachment_1466917" align="alignleft" width="380"] He will lecture to senior executives from around the world as part of a new program. AP[/caption]He will lecture to senior executives from around the world as part of a new program — "The Business of Entertainment, Media and Sports." The hiring was announced Thursday.Anita Elberse, a professor of business administration, developed a case study in 2012 involving Ferguson, who retired after the 2012-13 season. Ferguson has participated in Elberse's classes and called his time at Harvard a "stimulating experience."Under Ferguson, United won 13 Premier League titles, the Champions League twice and five FA Cups.AP