Graduate Certificate in Sport Management

Program Overview

The Graduate Certificate in Sport Management provides an introduction to the sport industry, covering business, globalization, governance, and social impact. Delivered by industry experts and academics, the program offers practical skills and knowledge for careers in sport management, marketing, development, and administration. Students complete four core subjects over one year part-time, with assessments including assignments, presentations, and exams.

Program Outline

Degree Overview:

The Graduate Certificate in Sport Management provides an introduction to the sport industry environment alongside an awareness of management skills relevant to this sector. The program includes subjects that develop a critical understanding of sport management across the areas of business, globalisation, governance, and sport for social impact in both the Australian and international contexts. The course is developed and delivered in collaboration with industry experts from the field, with each subject comprising of a mix of sport management concepts and real-world practice. Research-inspired course content is delivered by world-leading academics and industry partners, which allows students to apply knowledge and understanding across different domains of the sport industry. It offers introductory skill sets needed for managers to operate in the sport industry.

Outline:

The course is delivered over one year part-time. Students will complete a total of 24 credit points, made up of four core subjects: Sport Governance and Integrity, Sport for Social Impact, Sport Business, and Sport, Events and Globalisation. The subjects cover a range of topics, including:

• The role of sport in society
• The structure and governance of the sport industry
• The business of sport
• The impact of globalisation on sport
• The use of sport for social development

Assessment:

Students will be assessed through a variety of methods, including:

• Assignments
• Presentations
• Case studies
• Exams

Teaching:

The course is taught by a team of academic staff and industry professionals. Teaching methods include:

• Lectures
• Tutorials
• Workshops
• Guest lectures

Careers:

Graduates of the Graduate Certificate in Sport Management may pursue careers in fields such as sport management, sport marketing, sport development, and sports administration.