Alex Ferguson to become a Harvard lecturer

Former Manchester United manager Alex Ferguson poses with his new autobiography before a book signing at a supermarket in Manchester, northern England October 24, 2013. REUTERS/Phil Noble

(Reuters) - Former Manchester United manager Alex Ferguson will be swapping the dugout for the lectern after agreeing a long-term teaching position at Harvard University.

The 72-year-old Scot, who ended his glittering reign at Old Trafford last year after 26 years in charge, will share his wisdom as an academic in a new programme entitled 'The Business of Entertainment, Media and Sports'.