Diploma in Business Management - Sports Management
Olds College of Agriculture & Technology
Key Information
Campus location
Olds, Canada
Languages
English
Study format
On-Campus
Duration
2 years
Pace
Full time
Tuition fees
CAD 9,842 *
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* per term for international student I 3,940 CAD for for domestic student
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Introduction
Prepare for an exciting and fulfilling career in sports administration with the Business Management diploma, majoring in Sports Management. This two-year program combines the administration of sport with the foundations of business to provide you with the skills to become leaders and planners in this ever-changing field.
Aligning with the National Coaching Certification Program (NCCP) multi-sports modules, you will develop business management, marketing, and accounting skills that will help you manage valuable resources, such as people, money, time and materials, and reach organizational goals in the highly competitive sports industry. Working alongside Broncos Athletics and the Community Learning Resource centre, you’ll gain valuable hand-on experience applying critical thinking and strategic decision making skills in real-world settings.
Accreditations
Upon completion, graduates will have the opportunity to earn a National Coach Certification Program (NCCP).
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Curriculum
Term 1
Completed the following:
- COM1020 - Workplace Communication
- MGT1000 - Principles of Management
- BUS1050 - Business Mathematics
- SPM1050 - Contemporary Issues in Sports Management
- SPM1040 - Activities and Sport
Term 2
Complete all of the following
- CMP1100 - Computer Applications I
- MGT1200 - Organizational Behaviour
- SPM1240 - Sports and Recreation Leadership
- SPM1260 - Introduction to Sports Management
- COM1030 - Workplace Professionalism
- SPM1220 - Fitness for Life
- Complete either COM 1030 or MGT 1200
Term 3
Completed the following:
- ACT1011 - Accounting Principles I (3-1-0 hrs)
- ECN1010 - Microeconomics
- SPM2020 - Sport and Recreation Management
- SPM2220 - Sports Events Management
- SPM1020 - Training for Performance
Term 4
Completed the following:
- ACT1012 - Accounting Principles II (3-1-0 hrs)
- ECN1020 - Macroeconomics
- MKG1021 - Marketing Principles
- SPM1300 - Coaching Theory and Applications
- SPM2230 - Sports Promotion and Professional Networking
Career Opportunities
This directly translates into jobs for our graduates. Opportunities include, but are not limited to:
- Sport and event management related occupations
- Sporting event manager
- Director of sports management and partnerships
- Sales and promotions representative
- Coaching