Gain the competitive edge to your Sport Management career
The Graduate Diploma in Sport Management enables students and practitioners from various backgrounds to develop advanced knowledge and skills relevant to navigating managerial challenges and opportunities in the international sport industry.
This program is designed to enhance the career opportunities of established professionals, as well as assist individuals currently working in other sectors develop some of the advanced knowledge and skills required to work in this unique sector.
Challenge yourself to analyse the growing interaction between the sport and business arena
Graduates are also eligible to progress into the Master of Sport Management to further develop knowledge and skills relating to management in the diverse sport industry. Subjects completed in the Graduate Diploma program are credited to the Masters program
Key features
- Complete your diploma in only eight months
- Unique pathway to progress into the Master of Sport Management.
- Enhance the career opportunities of established professionals.
About the program
The Graduate Diploma in Sport Management enables students and practitioners from various backgrounds to develop advanced knowledge and skills relevant to navigating managerial challenges and opportunities in the international sport industry. This program is designed to enhance the career opportunities of established professionals, as well as assist individuals currently working in other sectors develop some of the advanced knowledge and skills required to work in this unique sector. Show more
The Graduate Diploma in Sport Management enables students and practitioners from various backgrounds to develop advanced knowledge and skills relevant to navigating managerial challenges and opportunities in the international sport industry. This program is designed to enhance the career opportunities of established professionals, as well as assist individuals currently working in other sectors develop some of the advanced knowledge and skills required to work in this unique sector. Graduates are also eligible to progress into the Master of Sport Management to further develop knowledge and skills relating to management in the diverse sport industry. Subjects completed in the Graduate Diploma program are credited to the Master program. Show less
| Mode | On Campus |
| Duration | 2 semesters (8 months) |
| Starting semesters |
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| Program type | Postgraduate Diploma |
| Study area | Business and Commerce, Sport |
| Program code | BN-13126 |
| CRICOS code | 096561F |
| Credit for prior study | For more details on applying for credit, please contact the Student Business Centre: sbc@bond.edu.au |
The Bond University Graduate Diploma in Sport Management is designed to challenge students to critically analyse the growing interaction between sport, business and the international arena, as well as to broaden your knowledge and skills relating to high performance sport, sustainable event management, strategic sport marketing, and sport law and governance.
The Graduate Diploma provides a unique pathway to progress into the Master of Sport Management. Both programs are designed to build on your existing skill sets and experience and prepare you for a range of leadership and management roles in sport specific disciplines. Subjects completed in the Graduate Diploma are credited to the Master program.
You must complete all of the following seven subjects:
- FINC71-600: Managerial Finance
- LAWS77-521: Global Sports Law and Governance
- MKTG71-312: Internet and Social Media Marketing
- MKTG71-600: Marketing Fundamentals
- SPMT71-115: International Sport Business
- SPMT71-120: Managing Sustainable Sport Events and Venues
- SPMT71-121: Managing High Performance Sport
Students must choose one (1) of the following.
- MGMT71-600: Behaviour in Organisations
- STAT71-102: Analysis and Application
- ALTERNATIVE SPMT71-119 OR SPMT71-201
- SPMT71-119: Sport Management Professional Preparation OR
- SPMT71-201: Evidence Based Project in Sport Management
- ALTERNATIVE ENFB71-600 OR IBUS71-301
- ENFB71-600: Entrepreneurship OR
- IBUS71-301: Strategy
*Subject names and structure may change
Recommended Study Structure for students Admitted From 2018
Please visit BBS Program Structure and Sequencing for guidance on study plans.
Recommended Study Structure for students Admitted prior to 2018
Please visit HSM Program Structure and Sequencing for guidance on study plans.
The total program fees for the Graduate Diploma in Sport Management are:
- $37,363
- $38,730
Price may vary depending on elective discipline choice.
When considering the fees associated with your studies, keep in mind that Bond’s accelerated schedule means you can finish your degree sooner and be out in the workforce up to a year earlier than if you went to another university.
This time saving also represents a substantial reduction in accommodation and living costs, plus a full year of extra earnings.
Find out your financing options and other costs to consider.
Academic entry requirements
Completion of an Australian Qualifications Framework Level 7 Bachelor degree in a field cognate to the proposed degree.
Please contact the Office of Future Students for further information.
English language proficiency requirements
As tuition is delivered in English, all students will be required to provide documented evidence of the required level of proficiency in the English language. Read more detailed information on English language proficiency requirements for university study.
Credit for prior study
Subject credits may be awarded for previous studies. To apply for credits, you will need to submit academic transcripts including detailed subject outlines/course descriptions for each relevant subject and/or certified copies of testamurs to the Office of Future Students. Please refer to how to apply for credit for more information
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How to apply
In order to apply for study at Bond University, you will need to complete the online application form. To find out more about the application process please refer to how to apply.