Master of Business (Sport Management)
Develop leadership expertise for the global sport industry through a flexible, industry-connected postgraduate programme.
Best for:Best for professionals seeking to advance into leadership roles within the sport industry.
Overview
Deakin University's Master of Business (Sport Management) is a premier postgraduate course designed to prepare students for leadership roles across elite, semi-elite, and recreational sport sectors. The curriculum integrates practical skills with strategic management theory, covering areas such as governance, event management, marketing, and participation development. Students benefit from strong industry partnerships with organizations like the Geelong Football Club and Netball Victoria, which directly inform the course design. The programme offers flexible study pathways, including online options, to accommodate diverse professional backgrounds and experience levels.
What you'll do
- Engage with strategic dimensions of the sport industry including marketing and promotions.
- Develop expertise in governance and management of sporting organizations.
- Apply knowledge to the planning and execution of facilities and events.
- Analyze strategies for participation development at various levels of sport.
- Collaborate with industry partners to solve real-world management challenges.
Requirements
Degree required: Bachelor degree or equivalent
Degree offered: Master of Business (Sport Management)
Language: English proficiency required for postgraduate study at Deakin University.
Instruction: English
- Academic background in a related discipline or relevant professional experience
- Ability to manage strategic business operations
- Capacity for critical analysis of sport industry trends
- Completion of a bachelor degree (honours) or higher in a related discipline
- Completion of a bachelor degree in a related discipline plus two years of relevant work experience
- Completion of a graduate certificate or diploma in a related discipline
- Completion of a bachelor degree in any discipline plus two years of relevant work experience
- Completion of a bachelor degree in any discipline
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How to apply
Interested applicants should visit the official Deakin University course page to review specific entry requirements based on their academic and professional background. Applications are submitted through the university's online portal.
- Academic transcripts
- Proof of degree completion
- CV or resume detailing work experience
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