C07029v8 Graduate Diploma in Sport Management
Award(s): Graduate Diploma in Sport Management (GradDipSportM)CRICOS code: 014223C
Commonwealth supported place?: No
Load credit points: 48
Course EFTSL: 1
Location: City campus
Overview
Course aims
Career options
Course intended learning outcomes
Admission 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 Diploma in Sport Management provides a broad overview of the sport industry, and is designed to develop critical, interpretive and problem-solving skills relevant to that sector, and to provide a broad overview of the sport industry.
The course develops skill sets needed for managers to operate in the sport industry.
Course aims
The course provides theories, models and practical 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 | Apply advanced knowledge of sport management concepts and business practices, including Indigenous perspectives, that underpin professional practice in national and global 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 | Apply principles of law, ethical responsibility and sustainability, as well as the role of Indigenous values in the sport industry |
| 5.1 | Apply 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.
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.
Recognition of prior learning
Students may be granted a maximum of five subject exemptions, of which two subjects can be approved from prior undergraduate study. For more information about the application process, see How to Apply for Recognition of Prior Learning.
Course duration and attendance
The course duration is one year of full-time or two years of part-time study.
Course structure
All students must complete a total of 48 credit points made up of eight subjects, comprising one core subject (6 credit points), six specialist subjects (36 credit points) and one elective subject (6 credit points).
Course completion requirements
| 21900 Business Literacies and the Future | 6cp | |
| CBK91848 Electives (Sport Management) | 42cp | |
| Total | 48cp |
Course program
A typical course program is provided below, showing the recommended study sequence to ensure completion of the course within the expected duration.
Not all subjects are offered every session.
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 session | ||
| 21918 Sport Business | 6cp | |
| 21935 Sport Globalisation | 6cp | |
| 21962 Venue Management | 6cp | |
| Select 6 credit points of options | 6cp | |
| Spring commencing, full time | ||
| Year 1 | ||
| Spring session | ||
| 21900 Business Literacies and the Future | 6cp | |
| 21918 Sport Business | 6cp | |
| 21935 Sport Globalisation | 6cp | |
| 57300 Digital Sports Journalism | 6cp | |
| Year 2 | ||
| Autumn session | ||
| 21952 Sport Development | 6cp | |
| 21920 Sport Governance and Integrity | 6cp | |
| 21882 Legal Issues for Sports, Events and Not-for-Profits | 6cp | |
| Select 6 credit points of options | 6cp | |
Articulation with UTS courses
This course is part of an articulated program comprising the Graduate Certificate in Sport Management (C11037), the Graduate Diploma in Sport Management, 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)