Sport Administration
| Study location | Canada, Ontario, Barrie |
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| Type | Diploma, College |
| Nominal duration | 2 years, includes 2 field placements |
| Study language | English |
| Course code | SPRT |
| Tuition fee | CA$16,508 per year The fees shown here are estimates only for two semesters and are subject to change. The above fee includes tuition (CA$13,876), health insurance and ancillary fees. Please REVIEW the Georgian College`s refund policy. |
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| Registration fee | CA$400 one-time The registration fee includes the non-refundable application fee (CA$100) 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):
Note: Minimum of 60% in Grade 11 Mathematics. The entry qualification documents are accepted in the following languages: English. |
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| Language requirements | English If English is not your first language and/or you are coming from countries where English is not an official language, you should provide evidence of your English language proficiency through one of the language tests below:
If your IELTS/TOEFL score does not meet the minimum English language requirement for direct entry, you may choose to enter Georgian’s General Arts and Science – English for Academic Purposes program. |
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| Other requirements | Criminal Reference/Vulnerable Sector Check Placement agencies require an up-to-date clear criminal reference check and vulnerable sector check prior to going out on placement. Students should obtain their criminal reference three months prior to placement; checks conducted earlier may not be considered current. As some jurisdictions require longer lead-time for processing, please check with the program coordinator to ensure you allow for sufficient turn-around time. It is the student’s responsibility to provide the completed document prior to placement start. NOTE: A record of criminal offences, for which a pardon has not been granted, may prevent students from completing their placements, thereby affecting their ability to graduate. Admission details Students are required to have Standard First Aid and CPR on admission to the program (on-line courses are not acceptable). It is the student’s responsibility to renew their Standard First Aid and CPR certification annually while in the program. Students are asked to submit a copy of their current Standard First Aid and CPR certificate to the coordinator of the program. |
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Overview
Learn the business of sport! Connect with industry professionals. Two industry placements will give you a head start in your career.
Students develop the knowledge, skills and experience to succeed within the sport industry. The fundamentals of business administration are introduced through courses in accounting, marketing, technology, research, and entrepreneurship. Operations in sport organizations are explored through curriculum in fundraising, sponsorship, program planning, leagues, tournament organizing and scheduling, fitness, outdoor recreation and facilities. In addition to the theoretical components of the program, practical experience is obtained through community leadership opportunities and field placements.
Experiential learning opportunities
- Beginning in your first year and throughout your program, you’ll have an opportunity to attend and network at industry conferences like the Primetime Sports Management Conference and Trade Show.
- Software partnerships with MBSportsWeb and Statstrack will give you hands-on experience creating team schedules and sites, as well as the ability to track, manage and measure game performance.
- Complete your field placement as an NHL prospect scout with the Arizona Coyotes!
- Receive industry-specific certifications, e.g. National Coaching Certification Program – NCCP.
Career opportunities
Graduates of this program may be eligible for entry-level positions within amateur athletic associations, professional sport organizations, sport governing bodies, regional, provincial, national and international sport competitions, municipal parks and recreation departments, college and university athletic centres, varsity and intramural programs, community facilities, resorts, private and commercial clubs, event companies, outdoor adventure centres, sport retailers, equipment manufacturers, sport related charities and foundations.