Sport Business Management
Program Details
Humber’s Sport Business Management graduate certificate program prepares you for employment within the broader areas of sport, with particular emphasis on management in the industry. You will develop knowledge and skills in areas such as the structure and functionality of the Canadian sport industry, sport marketing, sales, sponsorship, communications, sport hosting, event planning and management. You will also learn the practical business, human resources and administrative skills to pursue a career in the industry.
Semester 1 |
Fall 2021 Delivery |
|---|---|
| SPRT 5000: The Sport Industry | Online |
| SPRT 5001: Financial Management in Sport | Online |
| SPRT 5002: Sport Marketing | |
| SPRT 5003: Managing Communications in Sport | Online |
| SPRT 5004: Leadership in Sport | Online |
| SPRT 5005: People Management | Online |
Semester 3 |
Fall 2021 Delivery |
|---|---|
| SPRT 5507: Internship 2 |
Upon successful completion of the program, a graduate will:
- Communicate information related to sport business persuasively, accurately and credibly in oral, written and graphic forms.
- Apply computer skills and knowledge to support sport business management functions.
- Develop strategies for successful sponsorship programs and create and implement sport sponsorship packages.
- Identify, analyze and develop advanced management competencies.
- Analyze the impact of various international economic, legal, cultural, geographical and political systems on national and international sport organizations.
- Identify and analyze areas of civil law and governance that are relevant to the sport industry.
- Develop ongoing strategies and plans to enhance personal and professional growth and promote development as sport professional executives.
- Apply accounting and financial management skills to the analysis and management of a sport organization or enterprise.
- Effectively manage the development of staff and volunteers to optimize their contribution to a sport organization, enterprise or event.
- Transfer theoretical understanding to work in a variety of sport organizations, practicing as a competent, professional sport manager who respects legal and ethical standards.
- Research, analyze and systematically solve problems and make decisions using higher order thinking skills to develop strategies to meet information needs of internal and external sport stakeholders.
- Participate in the development and execution of sport business plans and manage risk.
- Create, plan, bid and implement sport and special events which respond to identified needs and maximize the delivery of the personal, social, environmental, and economic benefits of sport tourism.
- Develop and execute a strategic sport marketing plan including marketing objectives, marketing mix, strategies, budgetary considerations and evaluation criteria.
- Develop customer service strategies to meet the needs of all internal and external sport business customers and partners.
- Develop and implement selling strategies for both spectator and participant driven sport events.
Work Placement
The work placement occurs across industry sectors including professional and amateur sport, sport governing bodies, sport marketing and event management companies, and community and private sector sport organizations. The placement provides valuable experience and industry contacts. The first component of the placement is concurrent with coursework and is a minimum of 210 hours. The second component is six weeks in length and a minimum of 35 hours per week and may be completed full time in the third semester.
Study Abroad
Qualified students in this program may apply to participate in a ten day experiential learning trip including one week at IMG Sport Academy, Florida and an experience with the Dunedin Blue Jays.
Qualified students in this program may also apply to a study abroad service learning trip to contribute to a global community. Past service learning trips were to Nunavut and Nicaragua.
These trips vary each year and are subject to availability and eligibility requirements. Additional fees apply.
Your Career
Upon graduation, you will be prepared to begin working as a sport business professional. Employment opportunities exist in professional sport, amateur sport, sporting goods, sport facilities, college and university sport, sport communications, event management and sport marketing.
Our graduates find employment in roles such as sport event and marketing co-ordinator, account executive, sponsorship manager, executive director or program manager, ticket sales supervisor, coaching development co-ordinator, varsity manager or campus recreation co-ordinator and communications director.
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Program Availability
| START DATE | LOCATION | STATUS |
|---|---|---|
| September 2021 | North | Open |
| START DATE | LOCATION | STATUS |
|---|---|---|
| September 2021 | North | Waitlisted |
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Post-Admission Requirements
Once you have been accepted, and have confirmed your offer, you may need to complete a further set of requirements related to your program (Post-Admission Requirements).
Fees
The 2021-2022 fee for three semesters is:
- domestic: $6,622.72
- international: $18,048.00
Fees are subject to change.
Scholarships
Humber Scholarships
Find out more about scholarships and bursaries that you may be eligible for, visit Student Scholarships. International students can visit International Student Scholarships.
Humber Bursaries
Bursaries are available for Certificate, Diploma and Degree programs primarily based on financial need, visit Humber Bursaries.
External Awards, Bursaries & Scholarships
Find out more information about external scholarships and bursaries, visit External Awards.
Indigenous Student Awards, Bursaries & Scholarships
Humber offers a variety of bursaries and scholarships for Indigenous students, visit Indigenous Student Awards.
Pathways
Pathways are academic routes that students can take to move from one credential to another.
PATHWAYS OUT TO ANOTHER PROGRAM:
TO A PARTNER INSTITUTION
Master of Science in Organizational Leadership
Students who possess a Bachelor's degree and who have successfully completed one of Humber's designate Ontario Graduate Certificate programs will be able to transfer up to fifteen credits towards Northwood University's Master of Science in Organizational Leadership (MSOL) degree. Transfer students must have a minimum cumulative GPA of 2.0 (74% - 76%) or above or the equivalent thereof, for regular admission. Official Transcripts must be submitted in English or the original official transcript must be accompanied by a certified English translation. Students must meet all other undergraduate and graduate admission requirements which also includes TOEFL scores or IELTS scores or other evidence of English Proficiency for regular admission unless they have validation from high schools or International schools where they conducted all coursework in English.
Admission to the academic programs listed is at the sole discretion of the partner post-secondary institution.
Please contact the institution for detailed admission requirements.
Master of Applied Management
Graduates of the Ontario Graduate Certificate from Humber College are eligible to enroll in the Master of Applied Management at Eastern Institute of Technology (EIT) in New Zealand. Students who have met the following criterial will be eligible to enter into the final 75 credits of the EIT Master of Applied Management program:
- Successful completion of the Humber Ontario Graduate Certificate in (A) Entrepreneurial Enterprise, Business Management, (B) Human Resources Management, (C) Global Business Management, (D) Marketing Management, (E) Project Management, (F) Supply Chain Management, (G) Hospitality and Tourism Operations Management, (H) Sport Business Management, (I) Event Management, or (J) Music Business;
- Successful completion of an approved research methods course from Humber; and,
- Achievement of the NZQA minimum English proficiency standards for a degree program by completing any Ontario Graduate Certificate.
To complete the EIT Master of Applied Management, graduates of the Humber’s Ontario Graduate Certificates listed above require 75 credits at NZQF Levels 8 and 9 with a minimum of 45 credits at NZQF Level 9.
The EIT Master of Applied Management is a term-based program with four terms per year; each term consists of nine teaching weeks and a term break.
All Humber graduates articulating through this pathway will be provided with academic guidance by the EIT Master of Applied Management (180) Programme Coordinator in regards to EIT’s supervision capability at the time of student application.
Graduates of Ontario Graduate Certificate from Humber College who enroll at EIT will enroll as international students and will have the rights and obligations of international students.
Admission to the academic programs listed is at the sole discretion of the partner post-secondary institution. Please contact the institution for detailed admission requirements.
For more information, contact: teubanks@eit.ac.nz
MBA: Sport Business Management
Humber and JAMK University of Applied Sciences have established a transfer pathway agreement allowing Humber graduates holding an Ontario Graduate Certificate to complete their MBA: Sport Business Management (90 ECTS) in Finland in just two semesters. You can choose if you wish to study both semesters on campus or alternatively just one semester after which you complete the thesis by distance learning from anywhere in the world. Humber’s Ontario Graduate Certificate is equivalent to one semester (30 ECTS) of studies at JAMK.
To be eligible to apply you need to have a relevant bachelor’s degree and minimum of 2 years of relevant working experience after the bachelor’s degree, plus successful completion of one of the following Humber Ontario Graduate Certificates:
- Sport Business Management
The tuition fee is 9,000€/year (two semesters). In the first year the scholarship covers 50% of the tuition fee for all students. Thus, the tuition fee for the first year is 4,500€ - the length of time it should take to complete the degree requirements. The average monthly living costs are between 750 and 1,200 Euros, depending on the student's individual needs and habits.
The next application period for MBA programs in International Business Management and Sport Business Management is 8 - 22 January 2020. The entrance exam will be held in Toronto on 7 April 2020. To begin your application, see: https://www.jamk.fi/en/Education/degree-programmes/Masters-Degrees/
Admission to the academic programs listed is at the sole discretion of the partner post-secondary institution.
Please contact the institution for detailed admission requirements.
How to Apply
Applications to Humber are made through ontariocolleges.ca. Be sure to submit your application by the equal consideration deadline of February 1. You may apply after February 1, however, post-February 1 applications will be considered on a first-come, first-served basis depending on the availability of the space in the program. To check program availability refer to the Campus/Availability listing on Humber's program pages or ontariocolleges.ca.
INTERNATIONAL STUDENTS
If you’re an international student, you can apply directly to Humber via our International Centre.
