Graduate Certificate in Sport Management

Bond University

Australia, Gold Coast

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Bond University

Australia , Gold Coast

Key Facts

Program Level

Graduate Certificate

Study Type

Full Time

Delivery

On Campus

Course Code

096560G

Campuses

Gold Coast

Program Language

English

Start & Deadlines

Next Intake DeadlinesJanuary-2026

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Duration 1 semester(s)

Tuition Fee

AUD 26,000 / total(s)

Next Intake January-2026

Graduate Certificate in Sport Management

About

Kick off or progress your professional career in sport management with Bond’s Graduate Certificate in Sport Management. A short one semester (four month) program equips you with an integrated knowledge base by combining both evidence-based and case study learning approaches. This program is suitable for professionals seeking to upgrade their qualifications, and/or to achieve a career change from another field into the diverse sport industry.

Gain a strong foundation in required sport management sub-disciplines including finance, high performance sport, organisational behaviour, and international sport business management.

A Graduate Certificate in Sport Management is also an entry pathway into the Graduate Diploma in Sport Management.

Requirements

Entry Requirements

Recognised 4 year Bachelor degree equivalent to an Australian Bachelor degree

4 year Bachelor degree - 4 point grading scale

Successful completion of a recognised Bachelor degree (or equivalent qualification) in a field related to sports management including fields in law, management and commerce, and exercise and sports science.

Recognised 4 year Bachelor degree equivalent to an Australian Bachelor degree

4 year Bachelor degree - 5 point grading scale

English Program Requirements

English language proficiency requirements

Bond's programs are taught and assessed in English, so depending on your educational background and citizenship, you may be required to provide evidence that your English language ability meets our requirements. This may include submitting results from an approved English Language Test taken in the past two years - you can see the required results for the most common approved tests below. There are other ways to demonstrate English language proficiency and gain entry into this program, including demonstrating prior study in English, or other qualifications. If your qualification does not meet the English language requirements then you will need to provide an English proficiency test for admission.

International English Language Testing System (IELTS) Academic: International English Language Testing System (IELTS) Academic Overall score 6.5 with no sub score less than 6.0
Pearson Test of English (PTE) Academic: Pearson Test of English (PTE) Academic Overall score 58 with no Communicative Scores below 50
Test of English as a Foreign Language Internet-Based Test (TOEFL iBT): Test of English as a Foreign Language Internet-Based Test (TOEFL iBT) Overall score 79 (no scores below 21 in Writing, 18 in Speaking, and 16 in Reading and Listening)

Career

What can you do with your degree?

The sport industry is already a major contributor to Australia’s economic growth and that will be supercharged over the next decade as new opportunities arise in sport development, facilities management, event management, sponsorships, sports communication, law, marketing and so much more. Bond’s Master of Sport Management is designed to build on your existing skills, education, and training to enable your transition to the next career level.

Graduates of this program may find employment opportunities in the government, community, private and not-for-profit sectors including government, sport, tourism and recreation services, sport venue management, sport advertising, media relations, sponsorship, and marketing.

Outcomes

Sport event manager

Sport event managers are responsible for the planning and execution of local and major sport events. Other types of duties include, liaising with marketing professionals for the design of event collateral, managing event personnel, collaborating with sport coaches and teams, and negotiating price points with event contractors.

Sport marketer

Sport marketers are responsible for promoting sport teams, players, and events by creating effective advertising and building brand association. Responsibilities may include securing sponsorships for sporting teams and events, advertising, and promotion of sporting events, building relationships with sporting organisations, as well as plan and execute integrated marketing campaigns.

Sport manager

Sport managers are responsible for the promotion and coordination of sport activities as well as overseeing the participation, travel and logistics of players and coaches and other special groups in sport. They can work for sport governing bodies, professional sport organisations, and any number of other sport-related organisations.