Master of Sport Management (Professional)
Master of Sport Management (Professional)
With south-east Queensland hosting the Summer Olympic Games in 2032, there has never been a better time to pursue a career in sport management. As a major contributor to Australia’s economic growth, the sports industry is set to be supercharged over the next decade with opportunities in sport development, facilities…
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COURSE DESCRIPTION
With south-east Queensland hosting the Summer Olympic Games in 2032, there has never been a better time to pursue a career in sport management. As a major contributor to Australia’s economic growth, the sports industry is set to be supercharged over the next decade with opportunities in sport development, facilities and event management, sponsorships, sport communication, marketing and more. Bond’s Master of Sport Management puts you in the box seat to take advantage of emerging opportunities both in Australia and overseas. Exploring sport management from a grassroots level through to elite professional organisations, the program enhances your skills in high-performance sport management, advanced business strategies, management, international sport business, global sport law and more. All students are encouraged to volunteer in the sport sector and may be eligible to undertake an internship with a sport organisation of their choice. In addition to the built-in practical experience, students complete a 20-week Professional Portfolio focussed on industry experience. At Bond, our academics are professional and elite athletes who have experienced the business of sport first-hand. You’ll meet experts in sport, law, business and public relations with a wealth of industry experience and contacts to share. With Bond accelerated three-semester-per-year timetable, the Master of Sport Management (Professional) can be completed in four semesters plus 20 weeks – a total of 92 weeks.
The Master of Sport Management (Professional) is taught in English and consists of 165 credit points including 20-week professional component, which is equivalent to 92 weeks of full-time study. The Master of Sport Management (Professional) explores the professional challenges and opportunities for managers in the international sports industry. This program is designed to enhance the career opportunities of established professionals, as well as assist individuals aspiring to forge a career in this unique sector. It explores the many aspects of sport management from a grassroots level through to elite professional sports organisations and events. You will focus on managing high-performance sport, business strategies, event management, finance, law, governance and organisational leadership. The program will give you access to leading experts in sport, law, business and public relations who possess a wealth of industry experience and knowledge. The program places a strong emphasis on practical experience through internships and work-integrated learning.
Where will your degree take you?
The sport industry is already a major contributor to Australia’s economic growth and that will be supercharged over the next decade as new opportunities arise in sport development, facilities management, event management, sponsorships, sports communication, law, marketing and so much more. Bond’s Master of Sport Management is designed to build on your existing skills, education and training to enable your transition to the next career level. Graduates of this program may find employment opportunities in the government, community, private and not-for-profit sectors including government, sport, tourism and recreation services, sport venue management, sport advertising, media relations, corporate partnerships and sponsorship, and marketing.
Program learning outcomes
Program Learning Outcomes provide a broad and measurable set of standards that incorporate a range of knowledge, skills and abilities that will be achieved on completion of the program. These outcomes will help you determine whether this program aligns with your professional pathway, career and learning goals.
EDUCATIONAL INSTITUTION
Bond University is a private university located on the Gold Coast, Queensland. It was established in 1989. Bond provides students with a high-quality, individualised study experience. Students learn under the mentorship of world-class, industry leading academics, and receive a fast-paced, well-rounded education with unparalleled access to resources and professional development opportunities. For 16 years, Bond has stood strong as Australia’s number one university for student experience (according to the Good Universities Guide). The university offers programs in the fields of Actuarial Science and Data Analytics; Architecture; Business and Tourism Management; Commerce and Entrepreneurship; Communication, Film and Creative Media; Construction, Property and Planning; Health, Biomedical and Sport Sciences; International Relations, Politics and Arts; Law; Medicine; Project Management and Innovation; Psychology, Criminology and Social Sciences. The university awards bachelors, masters, and doctoral degrees in various fields.
