C11037v7 Graduate Certificate in Sport Management
Award(s): Graduate Certificate in Sport Management (GradCertSportBus)CRICOS code: 0101003
Commonwealth supported place?: No
Load credit points: 24
Course EFTSL: 0.5
Location: City campus
Overview
Course aims
Career options
Course intended learning outcomes
Admission requirements
Course duration and attendance
Course structure
Course completion requirements
Course program
Articulation with UTS courses
Other information
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 course offers introductory skill sets needed for managers to operate in the sport industry.
Course aims
The course provides theories, models and case studies in order to understand the complex nature of the sport industry.
Career options
Career options include sport marketing and sponsorship, sport public relations, sport venue management, sport event management, human resource management in sport, player management, and sport policy development.
Course intended learning outcomes
| 1.1 | Explain sport management concepts and business practices, including Indigenous perspectives, that underpin professional practice in a range of contexts |
| 2.1 | Formulate creative solutions that respond to industry, Indigenous and community needs within a sport context |
| 3.1 | Design and implement appropriate communications strategies and actions for a diverse range of sport stakeholders |
| 3.2 | Interact with colleagues and stakeholders to work effectively in teams and deliver agreed project outcomes |
| 4.1 | Explain principles of law, ethical responsibility and sustainability, as well as the role of Indigenous values in the sport industry |
| 5.1 | Use advanced professional knowledge, including Indigenous business value and technical skills within sport management practice |
Admission requirements
Applicants must have completed a UTS recognised bachelor's degree, or an equivalent or higher qualification, or submitted other evidence of general and professional qualifications that demonstrates potential to pursue graduate studies.
All applicants who do not meet the academic requirement may still be considered on the basis of:
• a minimum of at least four years' full time, or equivalent, relevant work experience.
The relevant work experience must be demonstrated through a C.V. and a Statement of Service confirming the dates of employment, and the position held within the organisation.
The English proficiency requirement for international students or local applicants with international qualifications is: Academic IELTS: 6.5 overall with a writing score of 6.0; or TOEFL: paper based: 550-583 overall with TWE of 4.5, internet based: 79-93 overall with a writing score of 21; or AE5: Pass; or PTE: 58-64; or CAE: 176-184.
Eligibility for admission does not guarantee offer of a place.
International students
Visa requirement: To obtain a student visa to study in Australia, international students must enrol full time and on campus. Australian student visa regulations also require international students studying on student visas to complete the course within the standard full-time duration. Students can extend their courses only in exceptional circumstances.
Course duration and attendance
The course can be completed in one session of full-time or one year of part-time study.
Course structure
All students must complete a total of 24 credit points made up of four subjects, comprising one core subject (6 credit points), and three specialist subjects (18 credit points).
Course completion requirements
| 21900 Business Literacies and the Future | 6cp | |
| Select 18 credit points of options: | 18cp | |
| 57300 Digital Sports Journalism | 6cp | |
| 21918 Sport Business | 6cp | |
| 21952 Sport Development | 6cp | |
| 21935 Sport Globalisation | 6cp | |
| 21920 Sport Governance and Integrity | 6cp | |
| 21962 Venue Management | 6cp | |
| Total | 24cp |
Course program
A typical course program is provided below, showing the recommended study sequence to ensure completion of the course within the expected duration. Refer to the Timetable Planner for confirmation of availability.
| Autumn commencing, full time | ||
| Year 1 | ||
| Autumn session | ||
| 21900 Business Literacies and the Future | 6cp | |
| 21952 Sport Development | 6cp | |
| 21920 Sport Governance and Integrity | 6cp | |
| 57300 Digital Sports Journalism | 6cp | |
| Spring commencing, full time | ||
| Year 1 | ||
| Spring session | ||
| 21900 Business Literacies and the Future | 6cp | |
| 21918 Sport Business | 6cp | |
| 21935 Sport Globalisation | 6cp | |
| 21962 Venue Management | 6cp | |
| Autumn commencing, part time | ||
| Year 1 | ||
| Autumn session | ||
| 21900 Business Literacies and the Future | 6cp | |
| 21952 Sport Development | 6cp | |
| Spring session | ||
| 21918 Sport Business | 6cp | |
| 21935 Sport Globalisation | 6cp | |
| Spring commencing, part time | ||
| Year 1 | ||
| Spring session | ||
| 21900 Business Literacies and the Future | 6cp | |
| 21918 Sport Business | 6cp | |
| Year 2 | ||
| Autumn session | ||
| 21952 Sport Development | 6cp | |
| 21920 Sport Governance and Integrity | 6cp | |
Articulation with UTS courses
This course is part of an articulated program comprising the Graduate Certificate in Sport Management, the Graduate Diploma in Sport Management (C07029), and the Master of Sport Management (C04290), or the Master of Sport Management (Extension) (C04369).
Other information
Further information is available from the UTS Business School on:
telephone 1300 ask UTS (1300 275 887)
email business@uts.edu.au
Business (Postgraduate)