Graduate Certificate of Business (Sport Management)

Program Overview

Deakin University's Graduate Certificate of Business (Sport Management) equips students with foundational business principles and specialized knowledge for management roles in the sports industry. The program includes core units in sport industry fundamentals, workplace dynamics, and financial interpretation, along with elective options in sport ethics and marketing. Graduates are prepared for careers in sports organizations, event management, and marketing, and can pursue further studies in the Master of Business (Sport Management).

Program Outline

Degree Overview:

The Graduate Certificate of Business (Sport Management) from Deakin University provides students with foundational knowledge in business principles and their application within the unique context of the sports industry. The program aims to equip graduates with the specialized skills and knowledge required for successful management roles in the diverse field of sport.

Outline:

The Graduate Certificate of Business (Sport Management) comprises 3 credit points of core units, 1 credit point of a specified course elective, and a compulsory 0-credit point module on Academic Integrity. Core units include:

• Introduction to the Sport Industry
• The Sport Workplace
• Financial Interpretation
Course electives are selected from the following:
• Sport Ethics and Integrity

Careers:

Graduates of the Graduate Certificate of Business (Sport Management) are prepared for various career opportunities within the sports industry, including management roles in sports organizations, event management, sports marketing, and facilities management. The program also serves as a pathway to further studies, such as the Master of Business (Sport Management) at Deakin University.