Postgraduate TUA-SMA-GCE-2023
Graduate Certificate of Sport Management
Business fundamentals for the sports world
Learn business skills for success in leadership roles in the sports industry. You’ll work on business communication and marketing. Make confident decisions and start planning strategically. With guest speakers from Real Madrid football club.
Available loans
Australian Higher Education Loan Program (HELP)
Total subjects
4
Price
From
$15,480
Study method
100% Online
Assessments
100% online
Credit available
Yes
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At Torrens University Australia you can tailor your study to suit your lifestyle. Thanks to their innovative digital learning system you’ll gain the ultimate in flexibility, and still receive personalised guidance from academics and access to work placement, mentorship and internship opportunities. Online you can attend live classes or view recorded sessions, connect with lecturers and fellow students, and access content on-demand 24/7.
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Degree details
As one of Australia’s fastest growing universities, we take a progressive approach to learning. Our courses are co-designed, developed and delivered with industry, giving you confidence that you’ll graduate job-ready. During this course you will:
- Develop an understanding of reflexive and ethical leadership in sport management.
- Analyse financial and other data to support effective decision making.
- Develop an understanding of how social, economic and political factors impact the need for organisational change within sports.
- Understand and apply research methodologies in a variety of sport management contexts.
- Creatively solve complex problems unique to sport management, including developing strategies to assist in sporting success.
You will graduate with the skills and knowledge to succeed in the competitive sport management industry. You’ll learn to critically analyse core functions of sports organisations, implement strategic processes, manage risk and lead complex teams, preparing you for a management role in the sporting industry. Potential career paths include:
- Venue Coordinator
- Club Manager
- Membership Manager
- Event Manager
Higher education
Torrens University Australia offers flexible entry options and study pathways, whether you’re finishing school, pursuing career progression or looking for a change. Entry requirements for this course includes:
- An Australian bachelor’s degree (AQF Level 7) or equivalent in a business (or related) discipline from a recognised tertiary institution
Work and Life
- Five (5) years of professional, administrative or managerial work experience.
Standard English language requirements apply.
Visit our admissions centre for more information: https://www.torrens.edu.au/how-to-apply/admissions-criteria
Don’t meet the entry requirements? We have numerous pathway programs to get you started. Contact our Future Student Advisors to learn about alternative entry options.
This practical, interdisciplinary course has key themes of context-based teamwork, sound and ethical decision-making, and strategic planning. During this course, you will learn to apply a body of specialised knowledge to the changing sports environments in which you work or aspire to work as a team leader or manager.
You will also acquire foundational research skills that will prepare you to interpret and evaluate theoretical propositions and business-related data, so you can continue to build on your knowledge throughout your career.
This course provides you with flexible study options to advance your career prospects as you work, and successful completion of this course will act as a pathway into the Master of Business Administration (Sport Management).
Tailor your study to your lifestyle thanks to our innovative digital learning system, accessible from anywhere with 24/7 personalised support. With all your course materials online, and the option to study full or part time, on-campus, online or a blend of both it's all about flexibility.
Course duration: 0.5 years full-time, part-time options available