Graduate Certificate of Sport Management
Graduate Certificate of Sport Management
A Graduate Certificate of Sport Management will build your knowledge and skills in the field of sport management. Torrens University co-delivers this degree with Real Madrid Graduate School. Develop leadership and team-building skills necessary to manage dynamic, modern organisations. This practical, interdisciplinary course has key themes of context-based teamwork, sound…
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COURSE DESCRIPTION
A Graduate Certificate of Sport Management will build your knowledge and skills in the field of sport management. Torrens University co-delivers this degree with Real Madrid Graduate School. Develop leadership and team-building skills necessary to manage dynamic, modern organisations.
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).
Learning outcomes
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.
Career opportunities
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
Venue Coordinator
Club Manager
Membership Manager
Event Manager
REQUIREMENTS
An Australian bachelor’s degree (AQF Level 7) or equivalent in a business (or related) discipline from a recognised tertiary institution;
Academic IELTS 6.5 (no band less than 6.0) or equivalent.
OR alternative entry requirements may be available. Alternative entry may include assessment and approval of prior study, or successful completion of a readiness assessment.
EDUCATIONAL INSTITUTION
Torrens University Australia was designed with one purpose, employability. It’s at the centre of all that the university does, with industry relevant courses taught by leading experts. The university has strong connections, offering industry placements with more than 3,600 industry contacts.Built on the strong foundations of distinguished schools and colleges, such as Billy Blue College of Design and Blue Mountains International Hotel Management School, Torrens University is Australia’s fastest growing university. All the university’s undergraduate and postgraduate courses are designed with industry, for industry.With faculties in Design and Creative Technology, Business, Hospitality, Education and Health. Torrens University offers flexible higher educational study options on-campus, online or a hybrid of both.
