Sports, Entertainment & Event Marketing
Study location | Canada, Ontario, Toronto |
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Type | Graduate Certificate, College |
Nominal duration | 1 year/ 2 semesters, plus 1 Optional Work term |
Study language | English |
Course code | SEM |
Tuition fee | CA$16,254 per program The fees are for the 2023–2024 academic year and include tuition (CA$15,022), health insurance and ancillary charges. The fees displayed are estimates for two semesters and are subject to change. |
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Registration fee | CA$390 one-time The registration fee includes the non-refundable application fee (CA$90) and the refundable deposit fee (CA$300). Please REVIEW the EdviseCanada`s fee policy. |
Accommodation fee | CA$1,800 per month The above fee is an estimated amount for living expenses for one month.
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Entry qualification | Undergraduate Diploma (or higher) To be eligible, you must possess:
Note: Applicants with an equivalent combination of partial postsecondary and/or three to five years of related work experience may be considered for admission. Relevant resumé and references must be provided. The entry qualification documents are accepted in the following languages: English. |
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Language requirements | English If you are not coming from a country where English is the primary language, you must provide proof of English proficiency in one of the following ways:
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Overview
Sports, entertainment and events represent a multibillion-dollar global industry that is dynamically evolving. Consumer demand for sports, esports and entertainment in live, virtual or hybrid formats is driving industry innovation and growth. So, too, is the prevalence of brand experiential and sponsorship marketing.
In this eight-month graduate certificate program, you will learn about this industry and the integrated roles that event properties, marketing agencies and brand sponsors play. You will learn to apply the principles of strategic marketing and brand management to the development of event properties and experiential marketing campaigns. This program prepares you for careers in the sports, entertainment and event marketing fields that span the private, non-profit and public sectors.
Skills
Throughout this program, you will develop the following skills:
- Problem-solving
- Collaborating
- Building Relationships
- Leadership skills
Optional Work Term
Students meeting all academic requirements may have the opportunity to complete an optional work term(s) in a formal work environment. The work term(s) is similar in length to an academic semester and typically involves full-time work hours that may be paid or unpaid. In programs with limited work term opportunities, additional academic requirements and a passing grade on a communication assessment may be required for eligibility. Eligibility for participation does not guarantee a work position will be secured. Additional fees are required for those participating in the optional work term stream regardless of success in securing a work position.
Affiliations/Associations
- American Marketing Association
- Canadian Marketing Association
- Sponsorship Marketing Council Canada
- The Toronto Blue Jays Baseball Club
- The T1 Agency
- LiveGuage – Live Event ROI
Career opportunities
When you graduate from this program, these are the types of career options that you can explore:
- sponsorship marketing
- sports marketing
- entertainment marketing
- event and experiential marketing
- digital and content marketing
- brand management
- marketing management