Sport Management
Study location | Canada, Ontario, Toronto |
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Type | Advanced Diploma, College |
Nominal duration | 3 years, includes 2 work placements |
Study language | English |
Course code | 14181 |
Tuition fee | CA$17,223 per year The fees are for the 2023–2024 academic year and include tuition, health insurance and ancillary charges. The fees displayed are estimates only for two semesters and are subject to change. |
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Registration fee | CA$375 one-time The registration fee includes the non-refundable application fee (CA$75) and the refundable deposit fee (CA$300). Please REVIEW the EdviseCanada`s fee policy. |
Entry qualification | High School / Secondary Education (or higher) To be eligible for admission, you must possess a high school diploma including these required courses (or equivalents):
The entry qualification documents are accepted in the following languages: English. |
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Language requirements | English For direct admission, if English is not your first language, OR you did not complete a minimum of two years of full-time study at the secondary school level in an English language school system in a country where English is considered the primary language or the primary language of instruction and evaluation is English, with acceptable grades in all English courses, you must provide one of the English language proficiency tests below:
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Overview
Humber’s Sport Management advanced diploma program prepares you to manage the business of sport.
You will develop a thorough knowledge of the structure and functionality of the Canadian sports industry including specific responsibilities and governance structure of organizations; rules and regulations governing sport; coaching standards; tournament hosting and scheduling; and sports sponsorship development. You will also learn the practical, organizational, business, human resources and administrative skills needed to pursue a career in the industry.
A three-day leadership camp at the OELC (Ontario Educational Leadership Centre) helps build communication and leadership skills while guest speakers, practical training and field trips provide added benefits in preparing you for the workplace.
Courses are designed with industry collaboration, ensuring the program is current and relevant. You will learn from full-time professors, managers and directors of sports organizations. Classes are diverse and include guest speakers from organizations such as Maple Leafs Sports & Entertainment, Tennis Canada, the Ontario Basketball Association and various games organizing committees. The program also includes field trips and practical training.
Work Placement
Our program includes two work placements in Semesters 5 and 6. Placements occur across industry sectors including professional sports associations, community and amateur sport governing bodies, and private sector sports organizations. These placements provide valuable experience and industry contacts.
Career opportunities
PricewaterhouseCoopers predicts that North American sports market revenues will rise at an annual growth rate of four percent from $60.5 billion in 2014 to $73.5 billion in 2019.
Our graduates can earn positions with a variety of sports institutions such as amateur or professional sports teams and organizations, community sport and recreation agencies, sport governing bodies, sport event management organizations, intercollegiate athletics, private facilities, and within the sporting goods industry.
Potential jobs include:
- sport event and marketing co-ordinator
- sponsorship co-ordinator
- executive director or program manager
- coaching development co-ordinator
- ticket sales controller/supervisor
- account executive
- fan experience co-ordinator
- facility, campus recreation or varsity manager
Professional Accreditations & Recognition
Certification Opportunities
Qualified students have the opportunity to earn certifications in Parks and Recreation Ontario’s HIGH FIVE Sport Program, Respect in Sport Certification, National Coaching Certification Program (NCCP) Multi-sport Competition Introduction module(s), and Automated External Defibrillator (AED) training.
Additional requirements and/or costs may apply.
Note: The requirements for licensure are determined by the granting body, which is independent from Humber College. Students are encouraged to obtain the specific requirements directly from the granting body before enrolling.