C11037v8 Graduate Certificate in Sport Management
Award(s): Graduate Certificate in Sport Management (GradCertSportBus)Commonwealth supported place?: No
Load credit points: 24
Course EFTSL: 0.5
Location: City campus
Notes
This course is not offered to international students.
Overview
Course aims
Career options
Course intended learning outcomes
Admission requirements
Inherent requirements
Recognition of prior learning
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 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.
Course aims
The course provides theories, models and case studies in order to understand the complex nature of the sport industry.
Career options
The Graduate Certificate in Sport Management provides authentic engagement with the world of sport, producing graduates with specific skills and attributes of interest to employers in this sector. Graduates may pursue careers in fields such as sport management, sport marketing, sport development, and sports administration.
Course intended learning outcomes
1.1 | Formulate innovative strategies that respond to community and business needs within a sport context |
2.1 | Communicate information clearly to a range of sport stakeholders |
2.2 | Work effectively in teams to deliver project outcomes that serve community and commercial interests |
3.1 | Implement sport management decisions to create positive outcomes for communities and the environment |
4.1 | Use sport management concepts and technological skills to lead professional practice across community and commercial sport management contexts |
5.1 | Critically evaluate professional practice to inform capabilities to work with and for Indigenous Australians across management professions |
Admission requirements
To be eligible for admission to this course, applicants must meet the following criteria.
Applicants must have one of the following:
- Completed Australian bachelor's degree or higher qualification, or overseas equivalent
OR
- A minimum of 4 years full-time or equivalent part-time, relevant post-secondary professional experience AND a general capacity to undertake tertiary education
Relevant professional experience refers to any current work experience in which you have developed skills, knowledge, and competencies directly related to the course for which you are applying. This includes roles such as managers, professionals, technicians, community, personal service, clerical, administrative, or sales workers across various industries.
Supporting documentation to be submitted with the application
For applicants who need to demonstrate work experience:
- Curriculum Vitae AND Statement of service in one of the following formats:
- A 'Statement of Service' provided by the employer
- A completed 'UTS statement of service’ signed by the employer
- A statutory declaration confirming work experience (for Australian Residents only)
- An official letter from the applicant’s accountant or solicitor on their company letterhead confirming the applicant’s work experience or engagement with the business, duration of operations, and the nature of the business
- A business certificate of registration in original language and English (e.g. provision of ASIC documentation or ABN or similar documentation for Australian Businesses)
The English proficiency requirement for local applicants with international qualifications is: IELTS Academic: 6.5 overall with a writing score of 6.0; or TOEFL iBT: 79-93 overall with a writing score of 21; or AE5: Pass; or PTE: 58-64 with a writing score of 50; or C1A/C2P: 176-184 with a writing score of 169.
Eligibility for admission does not guarantee offer of a place.
Inherent requirements
Inherent requirements are academic and non-academic requirements that are essential to the successful completion of a course. For more information about inherent requirements and where prospective and current students can get assistance and advice regarding these, see the UTS Inherent requirements page.
Prospective and current students should carefully read the Inherent Requirements Statement below and consider whether they might experience challenges in successfully completing this course.
UTS will make reasonable adjustments to teaching and learning, assessment, professional experiences, course related work experience and other course activities to facilitate maximum participation by students with disabilities, carer responsibilities, and religious or cultural obligations in their courses.
For course specific information see the UTS Business School Inherent Requirements Statement.
Recognition of prior learning
There is no recognition of prior learning available for this course.
Course duration and attendance
The course duration is one year of part-time study.
Students who wish to undertake a full-time study load should apply for the Graduate Certificate in Business Immersion and Career Transition (C11300).
Course structure
All students must complete a total of 24 credit points made up of four core subjects.
Course completion requirements
STM91686 Core Subjects (GCSportM) | 24cp | |
Total | 24cp |
Course program
Not all subjects are offered every session. Refer to the Timetable Planner for confirmation of availability.
Autumn commencing, part time | ||
Year 1 | ||
Autumn session | ||
21920 Sport Governance and Integrity | 6cp | |
21952 Sport for Social Impact | 6cp | |
Spring session | ||
21918 Sport Business | 6cp | |
21895 Business and Social Impact | 6cp | |
Spring commencing, part time | ||
Year 1 | ||
Spring session | ||
21895 Business and Social Impact | 6cp | |
21918 Sport Business | 6cp | |
Year 2 | ||
Autumn session | ||
21952 Sport for Social Impact | 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 C04369).
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